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Gamcho Restaurant

감초식당
★ 4.3N
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Address
Seoul Dongdaemungu Yangnyeongseogil 32
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Price Range
₩₩
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Nearest Station
Dongdaemun Station · 2.5km · ~32min walk
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English Menu
Limited
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Phone
029624570
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Hours
Checking...
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Cuisine Type
Korean
For International Visitors

An English or foreign-language menu is available at this restaurant, making it easier for international visitors to browse and order. Don't hesitate to ask staff for the English menu when you arrive.

Rated 4.3 on Naver — very well-reviewed by local diners, featured in 504 Korean food blog posts as one of the most talked-about 한식 spots.

Known for traditional Korean cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.

Foreign Language Menu

32 min walk from Dongdaemun Station Station.

About 한식

Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.

About Dongdaemun-Gu

Dongdaemun-gu is a 24-hour neighbourhood defined by its massive fashion markets, which draw wholesale buyers and night shoppers around the clock. The food scene is fast, cheap, and designed for people who eat at unconventional hours — naengmyeon restaurants that open at midnight, pojangmacha that come alive at 3am, and kalguksu shops that have served the same recipe for fifty years.

Full Menu

Full Menu

Menu
Beer
₩4,000
Beer
₩4,000
Beer
₩4,000
Beverages
₩2,000
Beverages
₩2,000
Beverages
₩2,000
Bowl of Rice
₩1,000
Bowl of Rice
₩1,000
Bowl of Rice
₩1,000
Chungha
₩4,000
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