Jingukdang Seongsu Gukbap Main
진국당성수국밥 본점 · Soups & Stews
ABOUT
Jingukdang Seongsu Gukbap is a casual Korean soup restaurant between Seongsu and Seoul Forest, serving hearty bowls of sundae gukbap and spicy gukbap. The restaurant is particularly suited to travelers looking for a simple Korean meal rather than a trendy café or elaborate dining experience. The signature Jin Sundae Gukbap comes with a rich beef-bone-based broth, sundae and generous pieces of pork, while the Spicy Gukbap offers a deeper, warming flavor with a spicy seasoning base. Recent visitors frequently mention the generous portions and clean-tasting broth. The restaurant has a casual, comfortable interior with counter-style seats that work well for solo diners as well as tables for small groups. A self-service station provides side dishes and seasonings such as kimchi, kkakdugi, chives, salted shrimp and spicy seasoning, allowing diners to adjust the soup to their taste. The restaurant's story is also connected to the owners' grandmother's gukbap, which inspired the recipes served today.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
Visitors frequently mention the rich but relatively clean broth and the generous amount of meat and sundae. The Jin Sundae Gukbap is generally described as mild, hearty and easy to eat, while the Spicy Gukbap is favored by diners who want a stronger, warmer flavor. Some reviews specifically mention that the spicy version feels refreshing because of the vegetables and spicy seasoning. The restaurant also gets positive comments for its portion size and reasonable pricing. A ₩10,000 bowl of Jin Sundae Gukbap makes it a practical choice for a full Korean meal, and the ₩13,000 gukbap set adds a small serving of boiled pork. Reviewers also mention that the restaurant works well for lunch, dinner and solo dining. The setting is more neighborhood-oriented than the trendy image of Seongsu might suggest. Visitors describe the interior as clean and comfortable, with counter seating that makes eating alone easy. Lunch can be busy, while the restaurant is also used for dinner and drinks with dishes such as boiled pork, Korean pancakes and hot pots.
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10:30AM–9PM
3PM–5:30PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS
₩10,000–₩13,000 / serving
This is a good place to try sundae gukbap without committing to a large shared meal. For a first visit, Jin Sundae Gukbap is the straightforward choice; choose the Spicy Gukbap if you prefer a stronger, warmer soup. The ₩13,000 Gukbap Set Meal is another practical option if you want to try some boiled pork with your soup. The restaurant uses QR/table ordering, and side dishes and seasonings are available at the self-service station. The restaurant is about a short walk from Seongsu Station and has no dedicated parking, so public transportation is the easier option. Sunday is listed as the regular closing day, but opening hours have appeared differently across recent sources, so check the current hours before visiting, especially on Saturday.
서울 성동구 성수일로4길 31-1 1층31-1 Seongsuil-ro 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seou
+82-507-1322-9433
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