Ratings
Review split — 184 on Korean platforms, 136 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 3.7 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A single-dish institution near Jongno, this place has served exactly one thing for years: gamjaguk, a pork-bone soup with potato and napa cabbage simmered each morning in one large pot until it runs out, usually by early afternoon. Seating is tight and tables are shared at lunch. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Gamjaguk (single dish) approx. 9,000-10,000 won (2024-10 to 2026-04; price crept from 9,000 to 10,000 won over that span)
09:30-16:30, closed weekends
Short waits at peak
Lunch peak draws a short wait (roughly 5 minutes) with mandatory communal seating (합석) when busy; the daily pot often sells out by early-to-mid afternoon, so an early visit is safest.
Walk-in
No reservations; communal seating standard at busy times.
Jongno 6-ga, Jongno
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 대체불가! 전설이 되어버린 서울 최고의 감자국집 2025-11-03
Good to know
What is Bangadari Gamjaguk?
Bangadari Gamjaguk is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Jongno 6-ga, Seoul, operating since 2010. The dish to order is Gamjaguk (pork bone and potato soup with napa cabbage).
Do I need a reservation at Bangadari Gamjaguk?
No — Bangadari Gamjaguk is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservations; communal seating standard at busy times.
How long is the wait at Bangadari Gamjaguk?
At Bangadari Gamjaguk: Lunch peak draws a short wait (roughly 5 minutes) with mandatory communal seating (합석) when busy; the daily pot often sells out by early-to-mid afternoon, so an early visit is safest.
How much does Bangadari Gamjaguk cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Bangadari Gamjaguk. Gamjaguk (single dish) approx. 9,000-10,000 won (2024-10 to 2026-04; price crept from 9,000 to 10,000 won over that span)
Can I order at Bangadari Gamjaguk without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Bangadari Gamjaguk keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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