# Yangjae gamjatang restaurant with a fried rice finish: Chomu Gamjatang - By Doyun (https://superchart.com/en/@alleyway-rice-bowl/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit record was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/index.md) ## In short Chomu Gamjatang is a Korean restaurant in Seocho, Seoul, at 59 Nonhyeon-ro, specialising in gamjatang (pork bone and potato stew) and ppyeojjim (steamed pork bones). On a weekday visit at noon, the order was a small gamjatang with two bowls of rice plus fried rice to finish; the stew arrived already long-simmered, so there was no wait, and the ugeoji (napa cabbage greens) are grown by the owner. With pork cutlets on the menu and mild spice, Chomu Gamjatang works well for a family meal with children. ## Good to know - **Location**: 59 Nonhyeon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 1st floor - **Hours**: 11:00–22:00 - **Signature dishes**: Gamjatang, ppyeojjim (steamed pork bones), pork cutlet - **Single-serving dishes**: Ppyeohaejangguk (pork bone hangover soup), pork cutlet - **What was ordered**: Gamjatang (small) + 2 bowls of rice + fried rice - **Parking**: About 5 spaces in front of the restaurant - **Seating**: Tables for 2, tables for 4, group tables - **Side dishes**: Kimchi and kkakdugi (radish kimchi), both house-made *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* ![Signature photo of Chomu Gamjatang in Yangjae](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-01-1m0ih-1200.webp) Today I visited Chomu Gamjatang, known as one of Yangjae's go-to restaurants! There are plenty of pretty, hip places to eat around Yangjae, but somewhere the whole family can sit down comfortably for a filling meal is actually pretty rare. So today I'm sharing a story about Chomu Gamjatang, a great spot for a family meal :) ## Where is Chomu Gamjatang, and what are its hours? Chomu Gamjatang is on Nonhyeon-ro 59beon-gil in Seocho-gu, open 11:00–22:00. It's near Yangjae Citizen's Forest, in the Poi-dong neighborhood, so it was easy to reach by car or on foot. ![Location guide image for Chomu Gamjatang](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-02-123zq-900.webp) ## Hanok tile-roof exterior and parking at Chomu Gamjatang The exterior of Chomu Gamjatang is decorated with hanok roof tiles under a fancy glass ceiling. The stylish roof, blending modern and traditional touches, already gave off the scent of a good restaurant. ![Chomu Gamjatang's exterior decorated with hanok roof tiles](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-03-13e26-900.webp) As shown here, the signature dishes are gamjatang, ppyeojjim (steamed pork bones), and pork cutlet. There's parking in front for about 5 cars, so it's easy for anyone driving to visit too. ![Storefront listing gamjatang, ppyeojjim, and pork cutlet as signature dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-04-k5buv-900.webp) ## What the restaurant is like at noon, and the seating I visited around noon. The place was nearly full at lunchtime—definitely a Poi-dong favorite⭐️ The seating included the table for two I sat at, tables for four, and larger tables for group diners. ![Interior of Chomu Gamjatang nearly full at lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-05-9h4oh-900.webp) ## What is on the menu at Chomu Gamjatang? The wooden menu board gave it a rustic yet tidy feel, making the menu easy to browse at a glance. Along with the main dishes gamjatang and ppyeojjim, there were solo-dining options like ppyeohaejangguk (bone soup) and pork cutlet, so there was a wide range to choose from. I went all in and ordered a small gamjatang with two bowls of rice, plus fried rice to finish. ![Wooden menu board at Chomu Gamjatang](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-06-gph5i-900.webp) ### Side dishes served with the meal The side dishes were kimchi and kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi)—simple, but a perfect match for gamjatang. Since they were house-made rather than store-bought, you could really taste the depth of homemade flavor ☺️ ## Small gamjatang: how were the pork bones and broth? The gamjatang finally arrived. The sight of perilla leaves and scallions on top, with big bones hidden underneath, was mouthwatering just to look at 🤤 ![A pot of small gamjatang topped with perilla leaves and scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-07-stzcp-900.webp) Can you see these big bones? Meaty and mouthwatering just to look at. ![Large gamjatang bones with meat attached](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-08-1f2p0-900.webp) Gamjatang places usually take a while to cook the stew, but Chomu's comes already simmered thoroughly, so I could dig in right away without waiting. ![Gamjatang broth served already thoroughly simmered](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-09-33kb3-900.webp) ![Meat picked off the bone in the gamjatang](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-10-1922i-900.webp) I pulled off a piece of meat and it was tender, coming away cleanly along the grain—genuinely fun to pick apart. I tried the broth too, and it was among the spiciest, richest gamjatang broths I've had. ![A spoonful of spicy gamjatang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-11-bmy18-900.webp) ![A cooked potato inside the gamjatang](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-12-15be2-900.webp) You can't have gamjatang without potatoes. They were moist all the way through, with that signature crumbly texture. ![Ugeoji greens and perilla leaves in the gamjatang](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-13-131dl-900.webp) ### Ugeoji greens grown by the owner But it wasn't just about the meat and potatoes—the perilla leaves and ugeoji (dried napa cabbage leaves) on top kept dancing on my tongue. Especially the ugeoji, which I heard the owner grew himself, which made it feel even more heartfelt and trustworthy. I thought the potatoes and meat were the stars, but the vegetables held their own too—an impressive balance at Chomu Gamjatang. ## Finishing the gamjatang with fried rice It would be a shame to stop there. So I made the bold decision to order the fried rice! ![Gamjatang fried rice being prepped before frying](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-14-4te9k-900.webp) The broth was delicious even before frying, but fried rice at a gamjatang place has a charm you just can't replicate at home. With the rich meat broth, scallions, seaweed, and a special sauce all coming together, I finished every last spoonful without a hint of regret. ![Fried rice made with scallions and seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch-15-1byma-900.webp) ## Verdict: is Chomu Gamjatang good for a family meal? For anyone looking for a good restaurant in Seocho-gu or a family dining spot, or wanting a satisfying, affordable meal, Chomu Gamjatang seems like a great choice. From the meat and potatoes to the homegrown ugeoji, every bowl felt made with care—great to bring elders to, and with pork cutlet on the menu and a mild spice level, great to bring kids too. I'd happily recommend "Chomu Gamjatang" to anyone :) ## Where it is - Chomu Gamjatang (초무 감자탕) - 59 Nonhyeon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 논현로 59 1층 - 37.4754656, 127.046391 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B4%88%EB%AC%B4%20%EA%B0%90%EC%9E%90%ED%83%95/@37.4754656,127.046391,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@alleyway-rice-bowl/chomu-gamjatang-yangjae-family-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt