Introduction

Gwanghwamun Gukbap is a refined Korean restaurant located in the heart of Seoul, recognized by the Michelin Guide. It offers a variety of dishes with clean broth and tender meat that can satisfy everyone, regardless of age or gender.

Here, you can comfortably enjoy traditional Korean dishes such as Pyeongyang Naengmyeon and Pork Gukbap with your loved ones. Takeout service is also available, making it suitable for busy modern people.

Main Features

The signature menu is gukbap with a clear and mild broth, boasting a deep flavor without being too strong. You can also enjoy various Korean side dishes such as boiled pork slices and braised short ribs, making it popular not only for meals but also for gatherings with drinks.

There are separate restrooms for men and women, and the clean interior and systematic operation ensure quick service even during busy hours. Customer satisfaction and revisit rates are high.

Visitor Characteristics

The customer base is balanced, with about 52% male and 48% female visitors. A wide range of ages from 20s to 50s mainly visit, but it also attracts people from teens to over 60s.

Both office workers and tourists near Gwanghwamun come here for a valuable meal, and there are solo dining spaces for individual customers as well.

Parking Information

No parking information is provided, so public transportation is recommended when visiting by car. Nearby subway stations include Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), City Hall Station (Lines 1, 2), Jonggak Station (Line 1), and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Line 2).

User Reviews

Most reviews praise the clean taste of the broth and the tenderness of the meat. Especially, the gukbap is clear and not greasy, making it approachable for foreigners and elderly customers.

There are some minor service drawbacks, but overall, the staff is friendly and the operation is systematic. The prices are reasonable for the quality of food, and many express a strong intention to revisit.

Theme Keywords

Pyeongyang Naengmyeon, Pork Gukbap, Boiled Pork Slices, Low-Sodium Pollack Roe Cucumber Salad, and Braised Short Ribs are the main dishes, popular among those seeking healthy and refined Korean cuisine. Michelin Guide certification adds to its high credibility.

Menu

• Pyeongyang Naengmyeon: KRW 14,000
• Pork Gukbap: KRW 10,000
• Boiled Pork Slices: KRW 25,000
• Low-Sodium Pollack Roe Cucumber Salad: KRW 12,000
• Blood Sausage: KRW 17,000
• Beef Short Rib Stew: KRW 58,000
• Fermented Flatfish: KRW 13,000
• Korean Beef Tendon Stew: KRW 35,000
• Braised Daegu Pork Jowl: KRW 35,000
• Spicy Beef Tripe Salad: KRW 22,000
• Hangover Soup: KRW 18,000
• Warm Buckwheat Noodles: KRW 10,000