★★★★☆I.J.11 months ago
Visit: Saturday, 6:30 PM
Party: 2
Waiting: None
Menu: Handmade Dumpling Hot Pot
I was worried it might be crowded, but perhaps because it was Saturday, we were able to sit comfortably.
The handmade dumpling hot pot had plenty of kalguksu noodles and dumplings, so we were able to eat until we were full, and the broth was pleasantly light.
The side dishes didn't look neglected either, and we enjoyed every single one.
Although it isn't on the menu, I know it is available if you order fried rice, but we skipped it because we were already full after eating the hot pot between the two of us.
I definitely need to revisit to try the Hanwoo Beef Tripe Hot Pot. ^^
Thanks for the great meal!
★★★★☆Chanwook Lee1 year ago
Gyeongdong Market has been transforming into a hotspot for the MZ generation, with a growing number of must-visit spots. Starbucks Gyeongdong 1960 is a prime example, but we'll introduce a gopchang jeongol (tripe hot pot) restaurant that's worth visiting alongside it.
Located inside Gyeongdong Market, the atmosphere is a bit chaotic, but befitting the name of the owner, a master of Korean cuisine, the walls are adorned with awards and autographs. The most eye-catching item is a photo from "Sung Si-kyung's Food."
The menu is simple, offering just two hot pots—gopchang jeongol (tripe hot pot) and dumpling jeongol (dumpling hot pot)—and a few side dishes like octopus and yukhoe (raw beef). I ordered the Korean beef gopchang jeongol (tripe hot pot) and a plate of steamed dumplings.
The side dishes, while not as extensive as the menu, are neatly arranged and complement the gopchang jeongol. The refreshing cucumber and chili pepper salad was a delicacy, as was the sour oyster mushroom salad.
Gopchang Jeon-gol, with its clear broth and generous servings of cabbage, mushrooms, and other vegetables, resembles shabu-shabu, but the flavor is closer to shabu-shabu than gopchang Jeon-gol. The broth is refreshing, yet not overpowering.
The thinly sliced radish at the bottom adds a touch of freshness to the broth. Despite the presence of gopchang, it's surprisingly light. The slightly spicy kick reminded me of Gyeongsang-do style beef radish soup.
The steamed dumplings, which arrived just in time for the gopchang Jeon-gol, were homemade, but I didn't find them particularly special. I recommend simply adding them to the stew, as they're soft, thin-skinned and densely packed.
The broth's low fat content doesn't mean the amount of gopchang is small; in fact, even the brisket was generously mixed in. As I continued to scoop out the remaining pieces, I was struck by the exceptional flavor and richness of Korean beef, with no noticeable gamey odor.
If there's only broth left, porridge is the way to go. It's not on the menu, but if you've almost finished the stew, they'll make it for you if you ask. They mix in egg yolk and seaweed flakes, and since the broth is good, the porridge is also excellent.
★★★★☆김유나1 year ago
I was curious about this restaurant, which was featured on Sung Si-kyung's "Eat It!", so I went!
Like its name suggests, it's full of "daega" (grand master) titles, and the food was delicious!
The dumpling stew and yukhoe bibimbap were both delicious, and the ingredients were fresh!
However, considering it's located inside a market, you should be a little wary of hygiene.
