Ratings
Review split — 1,788 on Korean platforms, 271 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 ★ 4.4 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang has been licensed in Gongdeok-dong since 1979 and opens at 06:30, which makes it one of the few places in the area serving a proper bowl of ox-bone broth before work. Seolleongtang is ₩13,000; the offal gomtang and the dogani version with knee cartilage are what regulars order instead. Sung Si-kyung's Muktende covered it in 2023.
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
₩13,000–22,000 per person; a shared plate of boiled beef is ₩55,000.
Mon–Fri 06:30–21:00; Sat 06:30–15:00.
Walk right in
Usually walk-in straight to a table; the weekday lunch hour is the one time a short line forms.
Walk-in
Walk-in. Opens at 06:30, so it works as a breakfast stop near Gongdeok Station.
Gongdeok-dong, Mapo
마포구 마포대로14길 16, 1층 (공덕동) — 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.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 공덕동 원조신촌설렁탕 2023-09-21
Good to know
What is Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang?
Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Gongdeok-dong, Seoul, operating since 1979. The dish to order is Seolleongtang — milky ox-bone broth with rice, ₩13,000.
Do I need a reservation at Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang?
No — Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in. Opens at 06:30, so it works as a breakfast stop near Gongdeok Station.
How long is the wait at Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang?
At Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang: Usually walk-in straight to a table; the weekday lunch hour is the one time a short line forms.
How much does Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang. ₩13,000–22,000 per person; a shared plate of boiled beef is ₩55,000.
Can I order at Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Wonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang 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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