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Hidden Gems

Korean food

Dongdong Gomguk

Dongdong Gomguk is a Korean soup-rice (“gukbap”) restaurant near Hongdae (“Hongik University”) that specializes in Gomguk (long-simmered pork bone soup).

Originally a restaurant called Kino Kitchen, it was rebranded and is now run by a Michelin-trained chef. The menu is focused and simple: Dongdong Gomguk (clear pork soup), Spicy Gomguk, and Cheese Gomguk are the main offerings. Prices range from around ₩10,000 to ₩13,000.

The interior is cozy and clean, making it suitable for solo diners or small groups. The place often draws attention for its unique take on pork soup and well-balanced broth.

Dongdong Gomguk

Dongdong Gomguk is a Korean soup-rice (“gukbap”) restaurant near Hongdae (“Hongik University”) that specializes in Gomguk (long-simmered pork bone soup).

Originally a restaurant called Kino Kitchen, it was rebranded and is now run by a Michelin-trained chef. The menu is focused and simple: Dongdong Gomguk (clear pork soup), Spicy Gomguk, and Cheese Gomguk are the main offerings. Prices range from around ₩10,000 to ₩13,000.

The interior is cozy and clean, making it suitable for solo diners or small groups. The place often draws attention for its unique take on pork soup and well-balanced broth.

Hidden Gems

Korean food

Dongdong Gomguk

Dongdong Gomguk is a Korean soup-rice (“gukbap”) restaurant near Hongdae (“Hongik University”) that specializes in Gomguk (long-simmered pork bone soup).

Location

1F, 9 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Price

$

Hours

Every day
12:00 - 20:00

Closed on Wednesdays

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