Seongsu Chalsundae-guk
성수찰순대국 · Soups & Stews
ABOUT
Seongsu Chalsundae is a neighborhood Korean restaurant near Ttukseom Station specializing in sundae-guk, a hearty Korean soup made with Korean blood sausage, pork, and a rich broth. The menu is simple and focused, with regular sundae-guk and a spicier version as the main individual meals. There are also larger dishes such as sulguk and yukhoe for sharing. This is more of a local everyday restaurant than a polished destination restaurant. The area around Wangsimni-ro 14-gil is quieter than Seongsu's busiest café streets, making it a useful option when you want a straightforward Korean soup meal away from the trendier restaurants. The regular sundae-guk is the easiest choice for a first visit, while the spicy version is available if you prefer a stronger, warmer broth.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
it is less about a curated Seongsu dining experience and more about sitting down for a bowl of hot soup. There are also some mixed comments. One visitor found the broth too rich and felt that several flavors were mixed together, while another mentioned an occasional piece of pork with an unpleasant smell.
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10AM–10PM
4PM–5PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS
₩11,000–₩20,000 / serving
For a first visit, start with the regular Sundae Guk. The bowl comes with sundae and pork in a rich broth, making it a filling one-person meal. If you like spicy soups, the Spicy Sundae Guk is only slightly more expensive and gives you a stronger, hotter version of the same style of meal. This is a practical choice when you want an everyday Korean soup rather than a trendy Seongsu restaurant. The restaurant is open from 10:00 on weekdays and from 09:00 on Saturday, but it is closed on Sunday. If you are sensitive to strong pork flavors, try the broth first before adding all of the seasoning, and use the available condiments gradually to adjust the flavor.
서울 성동구 왕십리로14길 30 1층30 Wangsimni-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-462-1040
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