Ratings
Review split — 2,447 on Korean platforms, 1,123 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 ★ 3.6 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A sundae-guk shop near Yaksu station in Sindang-dong serving both the soup and a plate of its own house-made sundae. Waits grew noticeably longer after a Muktende feature, with staff seating solo diners together with strangers at busy times.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Sundae-guk ₩12,000, premium ₩14,000; head-meat platter ₩30,000 (2026)
Mon-Sat 10:00-19:30, closed Sundays
Expect lines
Waits grew noticeably longer after the Muktende feature, with multiple posts recommending arrival before noon to avoid a substantial line, and staff seating solo waiters together with strangers when busy.
Walk-in
A regular bowl of sundae-guk is ₩12,000, sold individually.
Yaksu, Jung-gu
중구 동호로7길 14, 1층 111호 (신당동, 약수역 더시티) — 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 약수 순대국 2022-03-25
Good to know
What is Yaksu Sundaeguk?
Yaksu Sundaeguk is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Yaksu, Seoul, operating since 1987. The dish to order is Sundae (Korean blood sausage).
Do I need a reservation at Yaksu Sundaeguk?
No — Yaksu Sundaeguk is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. A regular bowl of sundae-guk is ₩12,000, sold individually.
How long is the wait at Yaksu Sundaeguk?
At Yaksu Sundaeguk: Waits grew noticeably longer after the Muktende feature, with multiple posts recommending arrival before noon to avoid a substantial line, and staff seating solo waiters together with strangers when busy.
How much does Yaksu Sundaeguk cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Yaksu Sundaeguk. Sundae-guk ₩12,000, premium ₩14,000; head-meat platter ₩30,000 (2026)
Can I order at Yaksu Sundaeguk without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Yaksu Sundaeguk 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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