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효제동소머리국밥
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  • Rating & Reviews: Google Places(4.7)· verified 2026-05-08
  • Coordinates: Kakao Map
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Nearest Station
Myeongdong Station · 2.3km · ~29min walk
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English Menu
Limited
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Phone
0207622979
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Cuisine Type
Korean

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

29 min walk from Myeongdong Station Station, making it easy to combine your meal with a visit to nearby attractions like Euljiro Guide: Seoul's Retro-Industrial Food Scene.

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 Jung-Gu

Jung-gu sits at the geographic and commercial center of Seoul, encompassing Myeongdong (K-beauty and street food), Namdaemun Market, and the financial district. The food here spans the full range — from tourist-facing street stalls in Myeongdong to understated lunch joints serving office workers, and traditional Korean restaurants that have operated for decades without needing to advertise.

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★★★★☆B K1 year ago

This is a decent noodle restaurant, with a clear and clean broth. The fillings are quite substantial. The beef head meat is chewy, rich in collagen, rather than soft. Personally, I think it's more delicious when eaten separately as a soup than with rice. The boiled pork is only available after 5 PM. It's so crowded during lunchtime that there's no room. The service is decent and good, but it doesn't feel particularly special. It's just a well-made noodle restaurant.

★★★★★just sai1 year ago

We visited Dongdaemun and were looking for a place to eat lunch. It was super cold, and there was an advisory that it was going to be windy and freezing. We saw this place and decided to go in. We were greeted so politely. We had no idea what kind of restaurant we had walked into, but we knew we wanted soup, so we just ordered. At first, the meat in the soup seemed a little unusual, and then we found out we were eating cow's head soup! It was so delicious! We got there just in time, too, because after a few minutes, the place got really busy, and the restaurant was full. I think it's really popular for this type of soup. The service was awesome—everyone was super friendly. We had two kids with us, and the staff was very helpful with them as well. It was just an amazing experience, and we felt really special for discovering this place. A hidden gem for sure! If you're looking for a delicious soup, I highly recommend this spot!

★★★★☆maestro kim1 year ago

소머리 국밥을 먹었는데, 고기 양이나 쫄깃함 모두 괜찮았습니다. 국물이 맑아서 입맛데로 소금, 청량고추, 다데기를 넣어 먹으면 됩니다.

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