After the fresh autumn weather that had arrived for a while, the cold wind came through the clothes and the cold began. In this kind of weather, I think of warm soup food. Sundae soup is a typical Korean soul food that first comes to mind when it gets cold, to the extent that the buzzword “eat hot gukbap and don't eat it well†recently came to mind. A bowl of sundae soup made with thick sundae and various parts cut into the rich broth made from pork bones and meat will melt your heart. There are sundae soup restaurants that have silently maintained the same flavor in one place for a long time. Here are 5 of the best long-established restaurants in Sundae Guk in Seoul that are shabby and small but have the best flavor.
Seoul's sundae soup restaurants include Gwanghwamun Hwamun Hwamok Sundae Guk, Dogok-dong Namsunam Sundae Guk, Daelim Dong Samgai Samgai Intersection, Euljiro Sansugapsan, Yaksu Yusu Sundae, Samseong-dong Park Seobang Sundae Gukbap, Yangjae Korean Sundae, Sookdae Wonjo Jebel Sundae, Seolleung Farmer Baekam Sundae, Gangseo Deungchon Sungchon, Daehak-ro Sundae Annals, Sinseol-dong Sinseoldong Sundae Guk House, Cheongwon-dong Sundae Famous places include Sinuiju glutinous rice sundae in Garak-dong, Hamgyung-do glutinous rice sundae in Garak-dong, Hwamok sundae in Heukseok-dong, Mullae Obok Sundae, Yeongdeungpo pumpkin shop, Seodaemun Junglim-dong Hwangseongjip, Sindaebang-dong Seo-il Sundae, Kondae Goheung Sundae, Seongshin Women's University Donam Sundae, Yeoksam Yeoksundae Station, Korea Sundae, Ikseon-dong lakhan, Euljiro Dongwon house, Yeoksam Hwamok Sundae soup, and Yeoksam Baekam Wangsundae.
Sundae soup restaurants from all over the country include Cheonan Byeongcheon Chungnam Jip Sundae, Cheonghwa Restaurant, Park Soon-ja Ounae Sundae, Jeonju Pungnam Pisundae, Geumam Pisundae, Daejeon Omunchang Sundae Gukbap, Busan Restaurant, Okcheon Sundae, Cheonan Sundae, Buyeo Sundae, Farmer Sundae, Cheonan Seonghwan's first restaurant, Seong Hwan Sundae's second house, third house, Grandma Sunghwan's fourth house, Incheon Sinpo Sundae, Goeul Sundae, Gaeulsundae, Yangtong-pyeong Jongsundae Guk, Pyeongtaek Jinmi Restaurant, Ilsan Central Restaurant, Bundang Seohyeon Byeongcheon Sundae Guk at 25 o'clock, Suwon Adami Restaurant, Yongin Cheil Restaurant, Baekam Restaurant, Pungseong Restaurant, Gwacheon Inner Hometown Cauldron, Yeoju Neungseo Pork Gukbap, Cheongju Oksan Jangnal Sundae, Chungju Jungwon Sundae, Boeun Gimcheon Restaurant, Danyang Daldongne Sundae, Chuncheon Gaboja Sundae Guk, Sokcho Dancheon Restaurant, 2 Daesong Sundae Restaurant, Shin Da-shin, Yoo Jin Neesundaeguk, Wonju Gangneung-jip, Suncheon Geonbong Gukbap, Gokseong Korean-Japanese Sundae Gukbap, Samgi Gukbap, Gwangju Yeongmyeong Gukbap, Damyang Cheongwoon Restaurant, Traditional Changpyeong Gukbap, Imsil Dobongjip, Sunchang 2nd Sundae, Daegu Eighth Restaurant, Gimcheon Restaurant, Changnyeong Docheon Jinjae Sundae, Iksan Jeong Soon-sundae, Yecheon Yonggung Dangol Restaurant, Heungbune Sundae, Geoje Real Woori Sundae, Sundae Ria, Chungnam Restaurant, Hamyang Restaurant Chilgok Restaurant, Chilgok Jintang Gukbap, Busan Gongsundae, Osori Sundae, Alcheon Sundae Gopchang Hot Pot Restaurant, Haeundae Miryang Sundae Pork Gukbap, The Brothers Traditional Pork Gukbap, Gimcheon Jintang Gukbap, Jeju Gamcho Restaurant, Beomil Bunsik, Gwangmyeong Restaurant, and Kashi Restaurant are famous.
1. “Jinmi Sundae†in Heukseok-dong, a bowl filled with a warm heart
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“Jinmi Sundae†has maintained its place in the Black Stone Market for a long time. The broth simmering in the cauldron at the entrance of the store exudes a savory aroma and catches the footsteps of passers-by. The signature menu “Sundae Gukbap†is served with rice by putting wild sesame powder and sauce on top of sundae and gukbap with rolled up gukbap. Gukbap, which contains plenty of homemade sundae, head meat, liver, salt, and badger tongue, is an excellent soup that is rich yet salty at the end. The deep umami that the soup penetrates deeply into each grain of rice after going through the process of vomiting is fascinating. There is also a “taro gukbap,†which is served separately without drying the rice in the soup.
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â–²Location: 5, Seodal-ro 12ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Sundae Gukbap 7,000 won, Taro Gukbap 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (for eating bread): I prefer plain gukbap, so here's a basic sundae gukbap that fits my taste. Cucumber and pepper are served as a side dish, but no matter how delicious the peppers were, I refilled them once and ate them. Gukbap contains so much that the intestines keep coming out with a spoon, so my stomach is completely full after eating the whole bowl.
2. Mullae's “Obok Sundae Guk†competes with its refreshing taste
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“Obok Sundae Guk†uses only domestic ingredients such as pork, red pepper powder, and rice. Depending on the ingredients, there are various types available, such as “internal sundae soup,†“head meat sundae soup,†“sundae soup with head meat,†“sundae soup from Taiwan,†and “abai sundae soup,†so you can choose and enjoy whatever you like. The signature menu is “sundae soup,†which is an earthenware pot full of sundae mixed with pork entrails and served to customers. Thanks to its refreshing taste without any impurities, even those who are new to sundae soup can eat it without feeling burdened. I also like the snack menu “platter,†where you can find homemade abai sundae and tender beef all at once at the store. When ordering a platter, a soup with plenty of entrails is served as a service instead of sundae.
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â–²Location: 465 Dorim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 every day, Sunday 11:00-15:00, B/T (weekdays) 15:00-17:00
â–²Price: Sundae soup 7,000 won, platter (small) 25,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I think it's like eating sundae soup): My parents tend not to eat it well because they are sensitive to the smell left over from sundae soup, but they always eat the whole bowl of sundae soup here. The soup itself is delicious because it doesn't have the unique smell of pork. Handmade abai sundae is even more delicious because the chestnut flakes inside enhance the flavor!
3. 'Pumpkin Shop' in Yeongdeungpo, a flavor that has been blended over many years
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“Pumpkin House†has maintained a 55-year tradition in Sundae Alley in Yeongdeungpo Market. At the entrance of the store, where the cauldron is simmering, you can see the owner busy slicing sundae and pork offal. The signature menu, “Sundae Guk,†features a soup that is as white as milk, simmered vigorously in an earthenware pot. The soup, which has a rich flavor of yakiniku soup, goes down your throat hot and fills your heart. It is characterized by the fact that the hot broth penetrates deep into the sundae sticky rice, making use of the chewy texture and rich flavor unique to sundae. Please note that if you don't have enough soup after eating sundae soup, they will refill it for free.
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â–²Location: 237-1 Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 07:00 — 22:30 every day, closed every third Sunday
â–²Price: Sundae soup 7,000 won, assorted meat (medium) 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Gimbap junkie addict): Of all the places in Sundae Alley, it suits my taste best, and the ladies are very kind, so I feel good every time I go. The moment you just eat sundae soup, I'll explain why this place is so popular. It also contains a lot of sundae and entrails, and it's a flavor where you take a large spoonful of sake and eat it with kimchi.
4. Lush that fills your mouth, “Hwangseong House†in Jungnim-dong
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“Hwangseongjip†is an abai sundae specialty store located at the end of a narrow alley near Chungjeong-ro Station. Since 1971, it has continued to serve hearty portions at reasonable prices and has become a staple restaurant for nearby residents. The signature menu is “sundae gukbap,†which uses miso paste to add a deeper flavor. Daechang sundae, which is made by filling up with beef made from a mixture of vegetables and shinji, has a heavy flavor that wraps the tongue richly and gives it a rich flavor. The soup, which is not too heavy, blends harmoniously with the rich sundae. After a meal, the “instant blueberry juice,†which is made by mixing yogurt and blueberries on the spot, is a great way to keep your mouth refreshed.
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â–²Location: 447-15 Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 on weekdays, 11:00-20:00 on Saturdays, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: sundae gukbap 6,000 won, assorted sundae 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (__ri): Of the restaurants I've been to in Seoul, I think it's a really good value for money. The sundae were really full, and it was nice that they were very chewy and had the unique aroma that can be eaten at Daechang Sundae. I think I would have liked the soup to be as rich as a regular sundae soup, but it's not greasy, so it goes better with Daechang sundae.
5. 'Sundae Gukjip without a signboard' in Sinseol-dong, where a long-established store stands out
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“Sundae Gukjip without a signboard†has the word Sundae Guk written in large letters on the doors and windows without a special sign like a trade name. The store, which has the feel of being a long-established store, exudes a nostalgic atmosphere. The signature menu “Sundae Guk†is characterized by the fact that it does not contain sundae and contains only the parts of the pork. Sundae soup is served in a moist manner, so the rice is evenly soaked and a warm temperature is maintained throughout the meal. It's a good idea to taste the soup before seasoning it with perilla powder and shrimp. Business often closes early due to lack of materials, so it is recommended that you check before visiting.
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â–²Location: 12, Hajeong-ro 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 every day — closed when sundae are exhausted, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Sundae soup 6,000 won, head meat (small) 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Human Zolimche): The exterior of the store seems like you'll pass by if you don't look closely. The menu is clean and only sells sundae soup and head meat, but if you go late, there may not be any head meat. It contains so much meat that it comes up every time you lift the spoon, so there's no regret about the amount. The rice is also steamy, so it's great to eat with me and slurp soup.
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