Aeseong Hoegwan Hanwoo Gomtang

Key Information

• 🏅 Selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey
• 🍲 Signature menu: Hanwoo Gomtang · Hanwoo Suyuk · Cold Soybean Noodles
• 🥢 Solo dining welcome · One dish per person
• 🕐 Open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

🏅 Blue Ribbon–Selected Korean Beef Soup in a Namdaemun Alley: Aeseong Hoegwan

We confidently recommend Aeseong Hoegwan Hanwoo Gomtang, a gomtang restaurant in a Namdaemun alley selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey, for anyone who wants to taste Korean beef soup with a clear, clean broth.

If you are staying around Namdaemun or City Hall, we recommend Aeseong Hoegwan in the alleys of Bukchang-dong for a hearty bowl in the late morning or at lunch.

The clear broth made from lean beef is poured over warmed rice and medium noodles, then topped with thick slices of Korean beef and a heap of green onion for a clean yet rich flavor.

The large gomtang with extra beef is a favorite, and in the evening dishes such as boiled beef, bulgogi and stir-fried octopus are also good to share.

Why Locals Love It

• 🏅 Proven quality — selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey
• 🍲 Broth — clear and clean with no gamey smell
• 🥩 Beef — thick slices of Korean beef on top
• 🥢 Solo-friendly — easy to enjoy a bowl alone

Tips for Foreign Visitors

• 🚇 It is about a 6-minute walk from Exit 7 of City Hall Station
• 🍲 First time? Try the large gomtang with extra beef
• 🥢 The rule is one dish per person
• 🌅 It opens at 10 a.m., great for an early lunch
• 🧂 The broth comes seasoned, so taste it first before adding salt