# Korean restaurant in Mapo, Seoul: beef soup and yukhoe bibimbap - By Chabun (https://superchart.com/en/@bap-in-seoul/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: The original post does not state whether this visit was sponsored or what was provided, so this needs confirmation. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@bap-in-seoul/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@bap-in-seoul/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/index.md) ## In short Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant near Hongik University Station Exit 1 in Mapo, Seoul. I had clear Korean beef soup and Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap, plus extra yukhoe served separately with sesame oil; the meal was satisfying, though the building has no parking support. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Public transport**: Near Hongik University Station Exit 1 - **Ordered**: Clear Korean beef soup, Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap, and extra Korean beef yukhoe - **Extra yukhoe**: Served on a separate plate with sesame oil during my visit - **Setting and tableware**: Open kitchen visible from the seats; brass bowls and utensils - **Parking**: No parking support at the building - **Nearby parking**: The original post noted Toros Parking Tower, under a 3-minute walk away. Buying a pass in the Kakao T Parking app was listed as ₩1,000 per hour on weekdays and ₩1,500 per hour on weekends. *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* Wanting a filling meal with warm broth, I went to Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch (도온정 홍대직영점). This time, I ordered clear Korean beef soup and Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap, and added an extra order of yukhoe (seasoned raw beef). ![A Korean meal at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-01-1hciq-1200.webp) ![Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch for warm broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-02-16a2n-900.webp) ## Is it easy to reach from Hongik University Station? The restaurant is on the first floor at 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. It was close to Hongik University Station Exit 1, so I found it easy to reach by public transportation. ![Entrance to Doonjeong near Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-03-nvnqi-900.webp) ![Area around Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-04-18937-900.webp) At the entrance, I saw notices that it had been selected for the Blue Ribbon Survey in 2025 and 2026. That raised my expectations before the meal. ![Store notice at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-05-109zd-900.webp) ## Where can you park if you drive? There is no parking support at the building. At the time of the original post, nearby Toros Parking Tower was suggested. If you bought a parking pass in advance through the Kakao T Parking app, it was listed as ₩1,000 for one hour on weekdays and ₩1,500 for one hour on weekends, and the restaurant was within a three-minute walk from the parking tower. ## What were the atmosphere and table setting like? From the outside of the building to the inside of the restaurant, everything gave a neat impression. ![Restaurant space seen during my Doonjeong visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-06-1ov3g-900.webp) ![Neat interior of Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-07-1umml-900.webp) ![Restaurant space during my Doonjeong visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-08-s59zw-900.webp) ![Interior decor at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-09-zzmkn-900.webp) ![Neatly decorated Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-10-1r782-900.webp) The spoon, rice bowl, and soup bowl were substantial brassware. The table setting made the meal feel thoughtfully presented. ![Brass tableware setting at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-11-1u7s3-900.webp) The open kitchen was visible from the seats, and the kitchen I saw was neatly organized. The owner also checked whether I needed anything during the meal, so I could eat comfortably. ![View examined before eating at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-12-80wk8-900.webp) ![Meal and ordering view at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-13-1nfla-900.webp) ## How were the broth and beef in the clear Korean beef soup? I was told that the signature dish is a clear gomtang (beef soup) simmered for a long time with Korean native cattle. The broth I ordered was clear and transparent, but one spoonful revealed a deep, nutty flavor. ![Clear Korean beef soup ordered at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-14-1vpiu-900.webp) To my taste, neither any unpleasant meat smell nor seasoning flavor stood out. It was mild rather than overpowering, and I kept spooning up the broth. ![Broth from Doonjeong's clear Korean beef soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-15-gm1r2-900.webp) The beef was tender, and I also liked mixing rice into the broth and topping it with kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi). ![Mild Korean beef soup eaten at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-16-1s226-900.webp) ![Broth and beef in Doonjeong Korean beef soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-17-1z9br-900.webp) ![Eating clear Korean beef soup at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-18-71g6q-900.webp) There was also a spicy Korean beef soup on the menu. What I had this time was the clear soup. ## How is the extra yukhoe served with the yukhoe bibimbap? ![Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap ordered at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-19-8hjqf-900.webp) The extra Korean beef yukhoe I added to the yukhoe bibimbap came on a separate plate. They also provided sesame oil so I could enjoy it separately like a side dish. Lightly dipping it in the sesame oil, it was tender and nutty. The bibimbap was generously topped with minari (water parsley) and yukhoe. After mixing in the sauce, the crisp texture and fresh aroma of the minari worked well with the pleasantly chewy yukhoe. I liked that there was still yukhoe in every bite through the last spoonful. ![Gomtang and yukhoe bibimbap meal at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-20-1x5oq-900.webp) ![Korean beef dishes eaten at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-21-1lt3o-900.webp) ![Korean meal at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-22-qu7ba-900.webp) ## What stayed with me after the meal? The clear yet nutty gomtang broth and the yukhoe bibimbap with minari stayed with me. It suited a day when I wanted a satisfying meal of warm broth and Korean food. ![A satisfying meal at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-23-nn4up-900.webp) ![Doonjeong visit with gomtang and yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe-24-184us-900.webp) I also saw gopchang jeongol (beef offal hot pot) on the menu. I did not try it this time, but next time I would like to leave the car behind and have it with a drink. ## Where it is - Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch (도온정 홍대직영점) (도온정 홍대직영점) - 1F, 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 183-12 1층 - 37.5574305, 126.9213832 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%84%EC%98%A8%EC%A0%95%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5574305,126.9213832,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@bap-in-seoul/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-yukhoe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt