Ratings
Review split — 6,238 on Korean platforms, 2,144 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 ★ 4.0 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A single-dish haejang-guk specialist in Yongdu-dong that has run out of the same Dongdaemun-gu spot for years, serving nothing but its beef-and-vegetable hangover soup. Sung Si-kyung gave it a full Muktende episode.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Haejang-guk ₩14,000; yukhoe bibimbap ₩17,000; yukhoe ₩40,000; assorted suyuk ₩45,000 (2026)
Tue–Sat ~06:00–04:00 (near 24h, break 15:00–18:00); Sun 06:00–15:00; reopens Mon 18:00
Short waits at peak
Weekends and meal-time peaks bring notably long lines, but weekday off-peak visits (e.g., early evening) are often walk-in.
Walk-in
Haejang-guk is a single-bowl order at ₩14,000, with no minimum party size.
Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun
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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✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 어머니 대성집 해장국 2022-03-17
Good to know
What is Eomeoni Daeseongjip?
Eomeoni Daeseongjip is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Yongdu-dong, Seoul, operating since 2020. The dish to order is Haejang-guk (hangover soup, usually beef broth with vegetables and blood sausage or beef). It is recognized by Blue Ribbon Survey (2026).
Do I need a reservation at Eomeoni Daeseongjip?
No — Eomeoni Daeseongjip is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Haejang-guk is a single-bowl order at ₩14,000, with no minimum party size.
How long is the wait at Eomeoni Daeseongjip?
At Eomeoni Daeseongjip: Weekends and meal-time peaks bring notably long lines, but weekday off-peak visits (e.g., early evening) are often walk-in.
How much does Eomeoni Daeseongjip cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Eomeoni Daeseongjip. Haejang-guk ₩14,000; yukhoe bibimbap ₩17,000; yukhoe ₩40,000; assorted suyuk ₩45,000 (2026)
Can I order at Eomeoni Daeseongjip without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Eomeoni Daeseongjip 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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