Daewonjip

Key Highlights

• 🍽️ Signature Dishes: Sundaeguk (blood sausage soup), Pork Bone Soup (Ppyeohaejangguk), Beef Head Meat Soup (Someri-gukbap)
• 🍲 Hearty, satisfying rice soups for around 10,000 KRW
• 👤 Solo diner-friendly & takeout available
• 🍶 Great anju (drinking snacks) available, including spicy soup and boiled beef head meat

🍲 Daewonjip: A Time-Honored Gukbap Spot in Dongdaemun's Alleyways

Tucked away in a charming alley near Dongdaemun, Daewonjip is a legendary traditional Korean eatery renowned for its comforting hot rice soups, ranging from rich sundaeguk (blood sausage soup) to hearty pork bone and beef head meat soups.

If you are looking for a deeply satisfying meal before or after shopping in Dongdaemun, head over to Daewonjip, located right by Exit 6 of Dongdaemun Station.

Their crowd favorites are the rich, milky sundaeguk packed with blood sausage and tender offal, and the spicy pork bone soup seasoned with aromatic wild sesame powder.

In addition to staple meals like ox blood soup and kimchi stew, they also serve delicious savory dishes such as sliced beef head meat and spicy soup, perfect for sharing over a drink.

👥 Why Locals Keep Coming Back

• 🍲 Great Selection — Enjoy choosing from a wide variety of traditional hot Korean rice soups
• 💰 Great Value — A filling, hearty dish for around 10,000 KRW
• 🕗 Early Opening — Opens early in the morning for breakfast
• 👤 Solo-Friendly — Super welcoming and comfortable for solo diners

📍 Tips for Travelers

• 🚇 Just a 2-minute walk from Exit 6 of Dongdaemun Station
• 🕗 Open Mon–Sat from 08:00 to 21:00
• 🌶️ Note that the pork bone soup contains Cheongyang chilies and has a kick
• 🛍️ Easy to pair with a shopping trip around Dongdaemun