Gwanghwamun Gukbap 광화문국밥

돼지국밥 · Jeong-dong · ₩ · Pork gukbap ~11,000-14,000 won; naengmyeon ~15,000 won; suyuk ~18,000-28,000 won; large shared dishes (braised short rib, beef tendon) run 38,000-58,000 won (2025-2026 blogs).

Gwanghwamun Gukbap (광화문국밥) is a dwaeji gukbap (pork rice soup) spot in Jeong-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Choiza Road, open since 2017. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.

What
Dwaeji Gukbap (pork rice soup) — Pork gukbap (돼지국밥)
Where
Jeong-dong, Jung-gu
Price
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Wait
Short waits at peak
Getting in
Walk-in
Recognition
MICHELIN Guide (2026)

A pork gukbap specialist near Gwanghwamun known for a clean, low-gaminess broth and for being among the early adopters of thinly sliced suyuk as a side alongside its pig blood sausage. It drew long waits in its early years but the main branch's wait is now more manageable. Featured on Choiza Road.

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Know before you go

Address
53 Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
중구 세종대로21길 53 (정동, 1층) — show this to your taxi driver
Hours
Mon–Fri 11:00–21:40 (lunch order cutoff 14:00), break 14:30–17:00; Sat/holiday 12:00–21:00; closed Sun
Wait
No line if you arrive right at open or during the afternoon lull; weekday and especially weekend evenings (around 6pm) build a queue quickly, so go early or off-peak.
Getting in
Walk-in · Short waits at peak
Links
Instagram

Sources

Good to know

Do I need a reservation at Gwanghwamun Gukbap?

No — it's a walk-in spot.

How long is the wait at Gwanghwamun Gukbap?

No line if you arrive right at open or during the afternoon lull; weekday and especially weekend evenings (around 6pm) build a queue quickly, so go early or off-peak.

How much does Gwanghwamun Gukbap cost per person?

Under ₩15,000 per person. Pork gukbap ~11,000-14,000 won; naengmyeon ~15,000 won; suyuk ~18,000-28,000 won; large shared dishes (braised short rib, beef tendon) run 38,000-58,000 won (2025-2026 blogs).

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Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).