# Short rib soup dinner near Kyung Hee University: Hoegi Wang Galbitang - By Yeoul (https://superchart.com/en/@at-the-mirror/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongdaemun, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@at-the-mirror/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@at-the-mirror/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/index.md) ## In short Hoegi Wang Galbitang is a galbitang (beef short rib soup) and braised short rib restaurant at 54 Imun-ro in Dongdaemun, Seoul, sitting between Hoegi Station and Kyung Hee University. After an evening on campus, the writer walked over and ordered the fortifying teuk wang galbitang, which came with big meaty short ribs, a clear broth and self-serve unlimited rice. For a hearty, mild-tasting Korean dinner near Hoegi Station, Hoegi Wang Galbitang is a solid pick. ## Good to know - **Address**: 54 Imun-ro, 1F, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul (Hoegi Wang Galbitang) - **Menu lineup**: Braised beef short ribs (so-galbi-jjim), galbitang (regular, spicy, aronsatae shank and more) - **Ordered**: Fortifying teuk wang galbitang (extra-large short rib soup) - **Rice**: Self-serve unlimited refills with one menu item per person - **Self-serve corner**: Side dish refills, plus misutgaru (roasted grain drink) and barley gangjeong (candied barley snack) for dessert - **Parking**: Parking spaces in front of the restaurant *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* I had a schedule near Kyung Hee University recently and ended up looking for somewhere to have dinner. There are plenty of university-area restaurants around Hoegi Station, but that day I wanted a warm, hearty meal rather than something quick and simple. ![Exterior of Hoegi Wang Galbitang near Hoegi Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-01-l2hn8-900.webp) That's how I found Hoegi Wang Galbitang, a restaurant famous as a Hoegi Station favorite. Here's my review after filling up on a generous bowl of wang galbitang (large short rib soup) for dinner. ## Where is Hoegi Wang Galbitang, and what is the restaurant like? Hoegi Wang Galbitang is a Hoegi Station restaurant located at 54 Imun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. It's close to Kyung Hee University, so it's known as a spot frequented not just by nearby students but also office workers and local residents. ![Entrance of Hoegi Wang Galbitang on Imun-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-02-vreqj-900.webp) ![Spacious, clean interior of Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-03-ufbl1-900.webp) There's a parking space in front of the restaurant, so it looked like a decent option for those driving too. I walked over after finishing my schedule at Kyung Hee, and it was easy enough to get to on foot. Once inside, the place was bigger and cleaner than I expected. There were seats good for solo dining as well as tables for groups, so it seemed like a good fit whether you're eating alone or with family and friends. ## Choosing the fortifying teuk wang galbitang from the menu Hoegi Wang Galbitang's menu is broadly divided into braised short ribs and galbitang. The galbitang itself comes in several types, from the basic version to a spicy one and an aron-satae (beef shank) galbitang, so you can choose based on your taste. ![Menu board listing braised short rib and galbitang at Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-04-16hia-900.webp) ![Menu guide listing the different galbitang types](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-05-1wsnk-900.webp) Since I wanted the most filling option that day, I ordered the "fortifying teuk wang galbitang." The name alone sounded hearty, and once the dish arrived, I understood why it's called teuk wang (extra large) galbitang. The big stone bowl was generously loaded with large short ribs. For reference, this place also lets you refill rice yourself for free when you order one menu per person. With soup dishes, you sometimes run short on rice, so it was nice being able to grab as much as I wanted. ## How big are the short ribs in the hot, clear broth? The fortifying teuk wang galbitang I ordered finally arrived. Steam rose from the stone bowl packed with big wang galbi, topped with scallions and egg garnish — it looked appetizing just to see. ![Fortifying teuk wang galbitang served in a stone bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-06-m5jbl-1200.webp) ![Wang galbitang topped with scallion and egg garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-07-r8a5e-900.webp) I tasted the broth first, and it wasn't harsh at all — clean but with a deep flavor. It wasn't heavy or greasy, just the kind of warm broth you keep spooning up. ![A spoonful of clear galbitang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-08-189rz-900.webp) ![Tender wang galbi meat falling off the bone](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-09-bqrva-900.webp) The meat fell off the bone easily with just a light touch of the chopsticks. There was the fun of picking meat off the bone, and the portion itself was quite generous, so it was more than enough for a full meal. After picking the meat off the bones, I mixed rice into the broth, and it confirmed that galbitang really should be eaten with rice. As the rice grains mingled with the clear, light broth, the meal became even more satisfying. ## Seokbakji kimchi and dessert from the self-serve corner No galbitang restaurant is complete without kimchi and seokbakji (diced radish kimchi), and Hoegi Wang Galbitang served basic side dishes that paired well with the soup. ![Kimchi and seokbakji served alongside the galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-10-yfewl-900.webp) ![Self-serve corner with side dishes and dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-11-1hsee-900.webp) The crisp, refreshing seokbakji in particular paired well with the broth. Having a piece alongside the meat cleared my palate nicely, so I naturally kept reaching for it. The self-serve corner had extra side dishes ready to grab, along with misutgaru and barley gangjeong for dessert alongside the rice. Finishing off the meal with a glass of misutgaru and some barley gangjeong reminded me a bit of eating at old-school Korean restaurants — a small, fun touch. ## Looking for a hearty dinner near Hoegi Station? After finishing my schedule near Kyung Hee University and looking for a dinner spot, Hoegi Wang Galbitang turned out to be more filling and satisfying than I expected. The fortifying teuk wang galbitang in particular, with its big wang galbi and warm broth together, feels like a great fit for anyone wanting a hearty meal. ![A bowl of teuk wang galbitang with rice mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-12-uxlpo-900.webp) ![Full dinner spread of galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-13-1gv3i-900.webp) On a day when you crave a clean soup dish rather than something spicy or heavy, and want a Hoegi Station restaurant you can visit comfortably whether solo or with family, Hoegi Wang Galbitang is worth keeping in mind. ## Verdict on Hoegi Wang Galbitang I visited Hoegi Wang Galbitang wanting a hearty dinner after a schedule near Kyung Hee University. With generous wang galbi, clean broth, and unlimited rice on top, it was a satisfying meal. I'd recommend this Korean restaurant to anyone looking for a Hoegi Station eatery or a Kyung Hee University favorite. ![Empty stone bowl after finishing the galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-14-1r74b-900.webp) ![Misutgaru and barley gangjeong enjoyed for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-15-owgjs-900.webp) ![Full view of the table at Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang-16-2u2yb-900.webp) ## Where it is - Hoegi Wang Galbitang (회기왕갈비탕) - 54 Imun-ro, 1F, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 동대문구 이문로 54 1층 회기왕갈비탕 - 37.5920924, 127.0575168 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%9A%8C%EA%B8%B0%EC%99%95%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%ED%83%95/@37.5920924,127.0575168,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@at-the-mirror/hoegi-wang-galbitang-evening-special-galbitang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt