# Hongdae Korean restaurant for solo lunch, XL gomtang: Anok - By Dohyun P. (https://superchart.com/en/@amber-glass-seoul/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@amber-glass-seoul/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@amber-glass-seoul/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/index.md) ## In short Anok is a hanok-style Korean restaurant tucked up an alley staircase 7 minutes from Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. Eating solo, a large clear gomtang (beef bone broth) and a plate of chilled pork with minari (water dropwort) salad turned out to be a great choice, the pork full of texture and the broth mild enough to finish completely. A quiet spot to return to for a solid Korean meal in Hongdae. ## Good to know - **Address**: 13-4 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: 11:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:00) - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Ordered**: Clear gomtang (large), chilled pork plate, cider - **Sharing menu**: Pork platter ₩45,000 / Hanwoo bulgogi hot pot ₩64,000 - **Banchan**: Gungchae, kkakdugi, kimchi (domestic) - **Parking**: Not available - **Other**: Corkage available (fee), group bookings possible, Wi-Fi available - **Location**: 7-minute walk from Hongik University Station *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* Fall is already here and the weather's turned cool~ After a long stretch of work I finally went out for a Hongdae lunch spot, solo, and landed on Anok~ I was torn about where to go but this turned out to be a great choice, feeling good, good~ ![First photo on arrival at Anok, a Hongdae Korean restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-01-114j5-900.webp) ## Finding Anok from Hongik University Station You need to take this staircase in the alley to reach Anok, the Hongdae restaurant. I nearly walked right past it. Even the stairs feel hip and very Hongdae. Not too high up though. ![Alley staircase leading up to Anok](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-02-10ml2-900.webp) The exterior is gorgeous. Seeing a hanok (traditional Korean house) on a nice day put me in an even better mood. Great date-spot vibes. > Anok, Hongdae Address: 13-4 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul / Hours: 11:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:00) / Closed every Monday ![Hanok exterior and entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-03-d3aw0-900.webp) ## Anok's menu - Clear gomtang (beef bone broth) - Pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) - Yukhoe bibimbap (raw beef rice bowl) - Braised pork tail - Chilled pork plate, half plate - Yukhoe (raw beef) - Good sharing dishes for a group — pork platter ₩45,000 / hanwoo bulgogi hot pot ₩64,000 - Grilled deodeok (mountain root) - Cheese potato pancake - Kimchi pancake ![Anok's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-04-1cjb0-900.webp) ![Sharing menu section of Anok's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-05-1cdik-900.webp) ## The hanok space and photo spots With its gorgeous hanok looks and soft lighting, there are plenty of photo spots. You won't get bored even while waiting. ![Softly lit hanok interior photo spot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-06-u5dy9-900.webp) Point your camera anywhere and it comes out pretty. ![Detail shot of the hanok dining space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-07-1x7yj-900.webp) ![View between the hanok courtyard and interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-08-mqtt9-900.webp) Is this really Hongdae..?! ![Full interior view of Anok, the Hongdae hanok restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-09-qsfb4-900.webp) Anok's broth was served at the most delicious, comfortable temperature. The banchan (side dishes) also came in a good variety and tasted homemade — gungchae, kkakdugi, kimchi. ![Gungchae, kkakdugi and kimchi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-10-15ocb-900.webp) The wood-tone interior kept things calm and quiet, and I enjoyed every minute I sat there. The chairs were comfortable too. Plenty of people were having a daytime drink as well. ![Wood-tone table and seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-11-8xscp-900.webp) ![Quiet dining hall seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-12-xrvgp-900.webp) ## Solo order: clear gomtang and chilled pork Anok's braised pork tail is also a popular order! Sounds perfect as a drinking snack. I went with the clear gomtang plus chilled pork. It looked as chewy as a braised pig's foot. ![Photo introducing the braised pork tail dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-13-1w6yv-900.webp) I wanted the grilled deodeok too. That texture is just too good. They also have Kooksoondang makgeolli and Gyeongtakju rosé. ![Kooksoondang makgeolli and Gyeongtakju rosé drink menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-14-sejeh-900.webp) Instead of alcohol I comfortably ordered a cider right at the table. ![Cider placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-15-4dlir-900.webp) Season it yourself with pepper and salt. But honestly it tasted good even without adding anything — mild and clean. ![Table setting with pepper and salt](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-16-1nsjk-900.webp) The staff were busy but still tried to help quickly, and were kind about it. ![Interior view of Anok with customers seated](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-17-u3hce-900.webp) The interior stayed pleasant thanks to the air conditioning. Even during the late lunch hour there were plenty of people. ![Interior during the late lunch hour](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-18-1v79t-900.webp) ### Chilled pork plate with minari salad The chilled pork plate arrived. It came with a minari (water dropwort) salad that added savory depth, and it was delicious. Eating it cold kept the texture alive. I've tried a lot of places and this is the top spot for chilled pork. I even filmed it. ![Chilled pork plate with minari salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-19-1oojd-1200.webp) ### Gomtang, large size — even more meat Ordering the large gomtang meant even more meat piled in. I was genuinely stuffed by the end. ![Large clear gomtang piled with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-20-17buc-900.webp) The thinly sliced meat was tender with no gamey smell at all — exactly the right cut. The broth was so good my parents would love it. If it were closer I'd come all the time. ![Close-up of thinly sliced gomtang meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-21-xj93x-900.webp) Wrap it with the tangy, spicy, crunchy minari, dip in the special sauce, and it disappears in seconds. ![Chilled pork dipped in special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-22-1a8fp-900.webp) The well-prepared domestic kimchi is delicious too. Mix it into your rice and it's gone in no time. ![Domestic kimchi and rice mixed into gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-23-1woes-900.webp) Easy to digest and filling — a proper healthy meal. I don't have a big appetite usually, but it felt so nourishing I finished the broth too. Definitely coming back whenever I'm in Hongdae. ![Gomtang bowl finished down to the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok-24-26fqm-900.webp) Japanese music was playing in the background. I came alone, but honestly this place works well for a date, a group of friends, or a bigger gathering. ## Who this place is perfect for - Families wanting a quiet meal in Hongdae - Occasions with elders, needing something clean and formal - Small get-togethers of 12 or fewer in a hanok setting - Fans of neat, proper Korean home cooking Wi-Fi is available in-store. Try the clear broth simmered with real care. Corkage available (fee), group bookings possible, no parking. The quality is good enough that I'd come back again. A 7-minute walk from Hongik University Station, set in a quiet alley. ## Where it is - Anok (안옥) - 13-4 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 홍익로 13-4 - 37.5536729, 126.9229752 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%88%EC%98%A5/@37.5536729,126.9229752,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@amber-glass-seoul/hongdae-gomtang-solo-lunch-anok/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt