Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang

Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, operating since 2022. The dish to order is Gamjatang (pork-spine and potato stew).

No — Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No number tickets — queue is managed strictly in arrival order and the full party must be present to be seated; solo diners can often skip the line via dedicated single-person seats.

At Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang: Lines form around the clock at this 24-hour spot, worst on weekend evenings; solo diners can usually bypass the wait using dedicated single-person seats (annex/별관 seating does not offer solo seats).

Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang. Gamjaguk (single-serving) ~12,000 won; gamjatang pot from ~32,000 won, small size (2025-2026)

We haven't confirmed whether Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang 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.