Gubok Mandu 구복만두
Gubok Mandu (구복만두) is a mandu (korean dumplings) spot in Galwol-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 2023. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Mandu (Korean dumplings) — Gubok jeontong mandu (구복전통만두) — pan-fried pork dumplings crisped with a starch-water glaze
- Where
- Galwol-dong, Yongsan
- Price
- ₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
- Wait
- Short waits at peak
- Getting in
- Walk-in
- Recognition
- MICHELIN Guide (2026)
A tiny, dumplings-only spot near Sukdae Ipgu Station that hand-pleats every order — traditional pan-fried mandu, shrimp mandu, and xiaolongbao, all in the ₩7,500–8,500 range. Numerous independent visit posts describe it as a long-running MICHELIN Guide pick with a narrow interior and a compact menu that keeps the line moving. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼) as one of the host's own favorite mandu spots.
Order this
- Traditional mandu
- Shrimp mandu
- Xiaolongbao
Know before you go
- Address
- 7 Dutumbawi-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Galwol-dong)
용산구 두텁바위로 7, 1층 (갈월동) — show this to your taxi driver - Wait
- Menu is dumplings-only so turnover is fast even with a queue; weekend lunch waits are reported in several blog visits, so off-peak visits are easier.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Short waits at peak
Sources
- Kim Three Meals — 8천 원대에 먹는 미슐랭 맛집!? 그리고 숨겨온 김사원 최애 만두맛집편
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Gubok Mandu?
No — it's a walk-in spot.
How long is the wait at Gubok Mandu?
Menu is dumplings-only so turnover is fast even with a queue; weekend lunch waits are reported in several blog visits, so off-peak visits are easier.
How much does Gubok Mandu cost per person?
Under ₩15,000 per person.
Keep exploring
Nearby: Dasarang Steak · Chowon · Namyeongdon · Soso Ramyeon Dakkkochi
More mandu (korean dumplings): Ohyang Mandu · Mandu-ran · Owolui Gimbap · Darak
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).