Durumi Haejangjip
두루미 해장집 · Soups & Stews
ABOUT
Durumi Haejanggip is a Korean neighborhood restaurant in Seogyo-dong, between Hongdae and Hapjeong. Despite its name, the restaurant is more than a simple hangover-soup spot. Its lunch menu includes Haejangguk at ₩12,000, while the broader menu moves into beef-based dishes, yukhoe, suyuk and hot pots. In the evening, gopchang-jeongol (beef tripe hot pot) and suyuk-jeongol make the restaurant work equally well as a casual Korean drinking spot. The atmosphere is closer to a comfortable Korean neighborhood restaurant than a polished tourist restaurant. Recent visitor accounts describe a busy lunch service and a casual, old-school feel, while the location is convenient for travelers moving between Hongdae, Hapjeong and Yeonnam. It is particularly useful for visitors who want to experience a Korean meal that changes character from a bowl of soup at lunch to shared food and drinks in the evening.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The restaurant's Haejangguk is described as a clear, beef-stock-based soup rather than the thick, heavily seasoned style some travelers may associate with Korean hangover soup. The combination makes it a relatively approachable introduction to Haejangguk, particularly if you are not looking for an intensely spicy bowl. Recent local coverage specifically highlights the clear beef broth as one of the restaurant's attractions. The restaurant becomes a different kind of experience in the evening. Gopchang-jeongol and suyuk-jeongol are popular choices for sharing, while yukhoe, yuksa-shimi and other small dishes turn the restaurant into a place for drinks as well as dinner. Current menu listings show gopchang-jeongol and suyuk-jeongol at ₩39,000 for a medium portion and ₩48,000 for a large portion. One useful point for travelers is that the restaurant is not limited to one “must-order” dish. The appeal is the contrast between its simple lunch food and more social evening menu. It can be a good choice if you want something that feels like an ordinary Korean neighborhood meal rather than a restaurant built specifically for tourists. Lunch can be busy, so arriving outside the peak noon period may make the experience easier.
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11AM–10PM
3PM–5PM
OPEN DAILY
₩10,000–₩40,000 / serving
If you are visiting Hongdae and want to try a Korean Haejangguk that is not overwhelmingly spicy or heavy, Durumi Haejanggip is worth considering. The restaurant is about a 7–10 minute walk from Hongik University Station, and there is no dedicated parking. For a solo meal, the Haejangguk is the easiest choice; for two or more people, the evening hot pots make more sense. Keep the restaurant's schedule in mind: current listings show 11:00–22:00 with a 15:00–17:00 break, and last orders around 14:30 and 21:30. If you are visiting specifically for Haejangguk, lunch is the natural time to go. If you want the more social Korean restaurant experience, come in the evening and share a hot pot.
서울 마포구 동교로 147-1 1층147-1 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1383-6605
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