Ratings
Review split — 995 on Korean platforms, 242 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 ★ 3.9 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Yeoksam-dong spot near Gangnam Station running two menus at once — jeyuk-bokkeum and squid stir-fries on one side, dongtae-jeon and pollack stews (frozen and fresh) on the other. Waits are usually under 20 minutes thanks to fast table turnover. Sung Si-kyung covered it on Muktende.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Dongtae-tang ₩10,000; fresh pollack saengtae ₩18,000; agu-jjim ₩45,000 (2026)
Mon-Fri ~10:30-22:00, break 15:00-16:30, closed weekends
Short waits at peak
Lunch and dinner rush bring a wait (name-and-headcount system, often under ~20 minutes given fast table turnover); off-peak visits are usually walk-in.
Walk-in
Dongtae-tang (₩10,000) and saengtae-tang (₩18,000) can be ordered solo; the kodari-jjim, daegu-tang, and nakji-bokkeum require 2 or more people.
Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam
강남구 역삼로5길 6, 지상1층 101호 (역삼동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 역삼동 대운식당 2023-01-04
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 주차장 안 깊숙이 숨어있는 30년 넘은 미친 삼겹살집 2025-03-04
Good to know
What is Daeun Sikdang?
Daeun Sikdang is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, operating since 2016. The dish to order is Dongtae-tang (frozen pollack stew).
Do I need a reservation at Daeun Sikdang?
No — Daeun Sikdang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Dongtae-tang (₩10,000) and saengtae-tang (₩18,000) can be ordered solo; the kodari-jjim, daegu-tang, and nakji-bokkeum require 2 or more people.
How long is the wait at Daeun Sikdang?
At Daeun Sikdang: Lunch and dinner rush bring a wait (name-and-headcount system, often under ~20 minutes given fast table turnover); off-peak visits are usually walk-in.
How much does Daeun Sikdang cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Daeun Sikdang. Dongtae-tang ₩10,000; fresh pollack saengtae ₩18,000; agu-jjim ₩45,000 (2026)
Can I order at Daeun Sikdang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Daeun Sikdang 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.
Nearby:
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