Mugyodong Bugeo Gukjip 무교동북어국집
Mugyodong Bugeo Gukjip (무교동북어국집) is a bukeo haejangguk (dried pollack soup) spot in Da-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 1978. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Bukeo Haejangguk (dried pollack soup) — Bugeo-haejangguk (dried pollack hangover soup)
- Where
- Da-dong, Jung-gu
- Price
- ₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
- Wait
- Expect lines
- Getting in
- Walk-in
A single-dish dried-pollack hangover soup counter near Gwanghwamun that has run since a 1978 registered opening, popular with nearby office workers for its consistent 10,000-won bowl and self-serve side dishes. Lines form from early morning on weekdays. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Order this
- Bugeo-haejangguk — ₩10,000 · Dried pollack soup with tofu and egg, ~10,000 won
- Fried egg (add-on) — ₩500 · ~500 won
Know before you go
- Address
- 38 Euljiro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Da-dong)
중구 을지로1길 38 (다동) — show this to your taxi driver - Hours
- Mon-Fri 07:00-20:00 (L.O. 19:30), Sat-Sun 07:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30)
- Wait
- Waits vary widely by report — some visitors clock roughly 30 minutes even at lunch peak, others describe a long line stretching down both sides of the alley from opening. Arriving right at open or in the mid-afternoon lull is the safer bet.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Expect lines
Sources
- Kim Three Meals — 아침 9시부터 미친 웨이팅 행렬! 57년된 전설의 서울 해장국집
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Mugyodong Bugeo Gukjip?
No — it's a walk-in spot. No reservations; single-dish menu keeps table turnover fast but lines form from opening, especially weekday lunch and holiday mornings.
How long is the wait at Mugyodong Bugeo Gukjip?
Waits vary widely by report — some visitors clock roughly 30 minutes even at lunch peak, others describe a long line stretching down both sides of the alley from opening. Arriving right at open or in the mid-afternoon lull is the safer bet.
How much does Mugyodong Bugeo Gukjip cost per person?
Under ₩15,000 per person. Single-menu bugeo-haejangguk ~10,000 won; fried egg add-on ~500 won (consistent across 2024-2026 blog posts)
Keep exploring
Nearby: Incheonjip · Felt Coffee Cheonggyecheon · Itamae Sushi Gwanghwamun D Tower · Gwanghwamun Gukbap
More bukeo haejangguk (dried pollack soup): Ildeung Sikdang · Inamjang · Cheongsil Hongsil · Eomma Sundae
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).