Gwanghwamun Gukbap 광화문국밥
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.
Order this
- Pork gukbap · Clean, low-gaminess pork broth
- Suyuk · Thinly sliced boiled pork
- Pig blood sausage
- Pyongyang-style naengmyeon
- Braised beef short rib (large)
- Braised hanwoo beef tendon
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
Sources
- Choiza Road — 광화문 광화문국밥
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).
Keep exploring
Nearby: Felt Coffee Cheonggyecheon · Itamae Sushi Gwanghwamun D Tower · Mugyodong Bugeo Gukjip · Incheonjip
More dwaeji gukbap (pork rice soup): Ildeung Sikdang · Inamjang · Cheongsil Hongsil · Eomma Sundae
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).