Ratings
Review split — 651 on Korean platforms, 9 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 ★ 4.5 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Yeosu import built around one dish — a bean-sprout-laced pork bone soup so sought-after that the original Yeosu store runs waits of several hours. This Yeongdeungpo branch opened in 2023 with a tight menu of just gukbap and suyuk, pulling a steady weekday lunch crowd near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Najin gukbap ~9,000-10,000 won, sundae gukbap ~10,000 won (2025-2026)
07:30–21:30
Short waits at peak
Some visits find no line at all; arriving before 11:30am-12pm on weekdays avoids a short wait during the lunch peak.
Dangsan-dong, Yeongdeungpo
영등포구 영등포로 103, 하나비즈타워 1층 107호 (당산동2가) — 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✓ — 하루에 3시간만 영업!? 결국 서울에서도 오픈을 해버린 전설의 국밥집 2024-07-15
Good to know
What is Najin Gukbap?
Najin Gukbap is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Dangsan-dong, Seoul, operating since 2023. The dish to order is Najin gukbap (bean-sprout pork bone soup).
Do I need a reservation at Najin Gukbap?
No — Najin Gukbap is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Najin Gukbap?
At Najin Gukbap: Some visits find no line at all; arriving before 11:30am-12pm on weekdays avoids a short wait during the lunch peak.
How much does Najin Gukbap cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Najin Gukbap. Najin gukbap ~9,000-10,000 won, sundae gukbap ~10,000 won (2025-2026)
Can I order at Najin Gukbap without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Najin Gukbap 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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