# Gangseo Korean restaurant solo tofu kimchi stir-fry: Maetdolroman - By Haon (https://superchart.com/en/@bap-golmok-book/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@bap-golmok-book/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@bap-golmok-book/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/index.md) ## In short Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch is a Korean restaurant near Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station in Gangseo, Seoul, serving house-made tofu and soft tofu dishes. I ordered tofu kimchi duruchigi for a solo meal and was amazed by the generous portion, firm tofu, and unlimited soft tofu. Verdict: a must-remember spot for tofu-loving solo diners. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 06:00–21:00 - **Parking**: Available - **Soft tofu**: Unlimited refills *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ## A Korean restaurant near Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station for tofu dishes I love tofu so much that even when we eat doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew), my boyfriend picks out all the tofu and gives it to me. There was this old-school-style local favorite specializing in tofu dishes near Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station, so I went to Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch (맷돌로만 등촌점)🤤 ![A plate of tofu kimchi duruchigi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-01-13dp0-900.webp) *A preview of the tofu kimchi duruchigi ❤️* ‘Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch’ 🪨Location: Units 113, 114, 115, Building 203, 166 Gangseo-ro 56ga-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea 🪨Hours: 06:00–21:00 🪨Parking: Available ![Location information for Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-02-xeuwj-900.webp) Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch is close to Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station—just come out of Exit 6 and walk a little, and you’ll spot it right away! ![Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch near Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-03-t3ere-900.webp) ![Exterior of Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-04-1ou4r-900.webp) They say they grind soybeans on that huge millstone every morning, then cook them in a cauldron to make tofu and sundubu (soft tofu)😳 Hearing that got this tofu lover’s mouth watering and heart thumping... ![Large millstone used to make tofu and soft tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-05-1ghiy-900.webp) ## Tofu kimchi duruchigi for my solo-meal pick There were so many dishes perfectly suited to this tofu lover’s taste. I came for another solo meal today 👉👈 and after much, much deliberation, I chose tofu kimchi duruchigi (spicy braised pork, kimchi, and tofu)🤤 ![Tofu dish menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-06-1yoa3-900.webp) The dining-room walls were covered in signatures from famous people, too!! Another great Korean restaurant near Yangcheon Hyanggyo that apparently only I was late to discover...🥺 ![Signatures on the restaurant wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-07-1nz1u-900.webp) ![Inside Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-08-1d277-900.webp) ![Dining room at Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-09-9znxi-900.webp) ![Interior wall of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-10-18c70-900.webp) And as soon as I ordered, they brought out these banchan (Korean side dishes). As you’d expect from a great Korean restaurant, they make even the basic side dishes in-house every day, and the selection changes daily!! ![Korean side dishes set out after ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-11-23xdm-900.webp) ## Unlimited soft tofu is not to be missed And everyone~~ as befits a tofu gem, the soft tofu has unlimited refills!!!😳😳 ![Unlimited soft tofu refill information](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-12-otru4-900.webp) ![Unlimited soft tofu refill area](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-13-1dgq1-900.webp) ![Unlimited soft tofu inside a rice cooker](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-14-jahkt-900.webp) When you open this rice cooker, it’s full to the brim with soft tofu🫢 I ladled out some soft tofu and sauce, and I plated it so prettily, right? >_< At that point, I had no idea.... that the tofu kimchi duruchigi would be such an enormous portion.... I was happily eating my soft tofu when I spotted a massive plate coming from way over there. ![Solo meal setting with tofu kimchi duruchigi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-15-765f6-1200.webp) *Yes, it’s a solo meal... yes, I’m eating it all by myself...* Could that be mine..? Could it..? Then this enormous serving of tofu kimchi duruchigi landed on my table. ![Generous serving of tofu kimchi duruchigi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-16-1ubrm-900.webp) For one woman eating alone, they gave me this much? Can I finish it all................ I can. Thank you, boss🩷 ![Tofu kimchi duruchigi with a kimchi side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-17-14pjx-900.webp) *Kimchi & kimchi* Korea really is the land of kimchi!!! Even though I was eating tofu kimchi duruchigi, I also had to eat it with the kimchi that came as a side dish~ ![Enjoying tofu kimchi duruchigi as a solo meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-18-ybq1x-900.webp) *I’m good at eating alone now! I’m an adult!* ![Tofu kimchi duruchigi with Korean side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-19-jtbq8-900.webp) The pieces of meat were huge, the portion was huge, and people who live near Yangcheon Hyanggyo are so lucky to have a place like this in their neighborhood.... ![Tofu kimchi duruchigi with generous pieces of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-20-l7cx4-900.webp) Everyone, this really is a tofu gem. Maybe because they make their tofu every day, it’s on a completely different level from store-bought tofu🥹🥹🥹 The tofu is so satisfyingly firm and substantial!! Firm and substantial!! It has that fully packed tofu feeling..?!?! ![A bite of firm tofu and kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-21-e3qme-900.webp) As I was eating the tofu and kimchi like this, people at a nearby table were having drinks with their meal. A little drink with a dish like this would be just... perfect, so I thought I should come back with my boyfriend >_< It’s also close to Seoul Botanic Park, so it would be a great place to come when you’re craving Korean food after visiting the park🤤 ![Eating tofu kimchi duruchigi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-22-1tz23-900.webp) On the way out, they were selling tofu snacks, too—they’re true tofu specialists, tofu authorities..., ![Tofu snacks sold at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-23-xauxx-900.webp) They also give away biji (soybean pulp) for free, so anyone who needs some should feel free to take it🤭 ![Notice about free soybean pulp](https://img.superchart.com/images/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo-24-1od98-900.webp) So that’s how I polished off another solo meal at this great Korean restaurant near Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station~~ Next time, I think I’ll come back for tofu hot pot >_< ## Where it is - Maetdolroman Deungchon Branch (맷돌로만 등촌점) - Units 113, 114, 115, Building 203, 166 Gangseo-ro 56ga-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 강서로56가길 166 203동 113, 114, 115호 - 37.5663811, 126.8424062 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%B7%EB%8F%8C%EB%A1%9C%EB%A7%8C%20%EB%93%B1%EC%B4%8C%EC%A0%90/@37.5663811,126.8424062,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@bap-golmok-book/yangcheonhyanggyo-tofu-duru-chigi-solo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt