Ratings
Review split — 781 on Korean platforms, 129 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 ★ 4.1 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A 40-plus-year neighborhood gamjaguk restaurant near the 4·19 Democracy Cemetery area in Suyu-dong, known for a clear, light broth distinct from typical thicker gamjatang. The restaurant relocated a short distance to a larger space on Suyu's gisa-sikdang (taxi-driver restaurant) street in 2023, re-registering its business at the new address; only medium and larger portion sizes are offered (no small size). Evening and weekend waits are common. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Gamjaguk ₩30,000 medium, ₩45,000 large, ₩55,000 extra large, all to share (2026)
15:30-22:30, closed Mondays
Short waits at peak
Evening and weekend visits often mean a queue (patrons report full seating by early evening on weekends); going off-peak or right at opening can avoid waiting entirely.
Walk-in
Walk-in only; gamjaguk is sold by pot size starting at ₩30,000 (medium), with no single-portion price listed, so this isn't ideal for solo diners.
Suyu-dong, Gangbuk
강북구 한천로 1158, 1층 (수유동) — 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.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 44년 업력의 여운 오지게 남는 인생 감자국집, 독특한 스타일의 중독성 강한 작고 소박한 식당, 서울 노포식당 감자탕 맛집 [수유 마포감자국] 2020-11-09
Good to know
What is Mapo Gamjaguk?
Mapo Gamjaguk is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Suyu-dong, Seoul, operating since 2023. The dish to order is Gamjaguk (clear pork-bone and potato soup).
Do I need a reservation at Mapo Gamjaguk?
No — Mapo Gamjaguk is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in only; gamjaguk is sold by pot size starting at ₩30,000 (medium), with no single-portion price listed, so this isn't ideal for solo diners.
How long is the wait at Mapo Gamjaguk?
At Mapo Gamjaguk: Evening and weekend visits often mean a queue (patrons report full seating by early evening on weekends); going off-peak or right at opening can avoid waiting entirely.
How much does Mapo Gamjaguk cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Mapo Gamjaguk. Gamjaguk ₩30,000 medium, ₩45,000 large, ₩55,000 extra large, all to share (2026)
Can I order at Mapo Gamjaguk without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Mapo Gamjaguk 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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