# Hongdae gomtang restaurant with mild pork tail jjim lunch: Anok - By Yerim Doh (https://superchart.com/en/@changsin-noon-tray/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a meal as an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@changsin-noon-tray/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@changsin-noon-tray/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/index.md) ## In short Anok is a hanok Korean restaurant in an alley off Hongik-ro in Hongdae, Seoul, serving Korean dishes built around Pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and gomtang (clear beef soup). Over lunch in the calm, sunlit hanok, we tried three dishes: the Pyongyang naengmyeon was hard going for a child's palate, while the spicy braised pork tail was gentle enough for someone who can't take heat. Anok is an easy Hongdae lunch spot when you're eating with people whose tastes don't match. Hours are 11:00 to 22:00. ## Good to know - **Address**: 13-4 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 11:00-22:00 - **Last order**: 21:00 - **Dishes we ordered**: Pyongyang naengmyeon, gomtang, braised pork tail *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* I've been on the hunt for good Korean food in Hongdae lately, and I finally made it to Anok — heard the vibe was great and the food clean and well-made :) - 📍 Anok · 13-4 Hongikro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - ⏰ Hours 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00) - ※ Please double-check hours on Naver Place before you visit. Hongdae has all kinds of amazing restaurants, but honestly, when you're going with your parents or just want something clean and proper, it's hard to know where to go. Anok turned out to be a place that serves a whole range of Korean dishes, from Pyongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodle soup) to gomtang (beef bone broth soup). What really struck me, though, was the quiet, old-world hanok atmosphere right in the middle of busy Hongdae. ## A beautifully atmospheric hanok restaurant in the middle of Hongdae ![Exterior of Anok, a hanok Korean restaurant in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-01-2ztdb-1200.webp) ![Entrance view of the Anok hanok](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-02-101hl-900.webp) ![Interior space of the Anok hanok](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-03-62qe5-900.webp) ![Sunlight pouring into Anok's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-04-1upoz-900.webp) ![Calm seating area at Anok](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-05-1ouij-900.webp) ![Photogenic corner of the Anok hanok](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-06-1d2tf-900.webp) ![Dining table inside the Anok hanok](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-07-1yqwb-900.webp) The moment I stepped inside Anok, I could tell it felt different from your typical Hongdae restaurant. The whole space felt clean and composed, easy to relax in, and there were plenty of pretty spots for photos too. These days taste isn't everything — the atmosphere matters just as much when picking a place to eat, right? Warm sunlight pours into the hanok, and it's the kind of space where you can chat leisurely over a meal, which made me think it'd work well for a date or a family meal out too. ## Trying the Pyongyang naengmyeon at Anok ![A bowl of Anok's Pyongyang naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-08-eel9b-900.webp) ![Table setting for the Pyongyang naengmyeon at Anok](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-09-nmh7x-900.webp) ![Close-up of the naengmyeon noodles and toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-10-vr94h-900.webp) ![Cool naengmyeon broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-11-17fnn-900.webp) One dish you can't skip at Anok is the Pyongyang naengmyeon. Naengmyeon broth is famously divisive depending on the style, but Anok's version leans clean and mild overall. Eating the cool broth together with the noodles and toppings left my mouth feeling refreshed! I have a pretty mild-taste palate, so the naengmyeon was a little challenging for me, but if you generally prefer clean, subtle flavors over strong, heavily seasoned food, this will suit you especially well. The broth's flavor grows on you the more you eat, and the combination of meat and noodles together worked nicely. ## Warm and filling: the gomtang ![A clear bowl of Anok's gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-12-1tovy-900.webp) ![Gomtang broth with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-13-1l22r-900.webp) Gomtang is another one of Anok's signature dishes. With the weather turning a bit chilly, having warm broth really warmed me up inside — so good!! If you're someone who loves a hot soup, the gomtang is a great pick. The broth had a clear, clean style, so it wasn't heavy at all, and eating it with the meat made for a satisfying full meal. If you're craving warm broth as the weather cools down, I'd recommend the gomtang! ## Pork tail jjim even a spice wimp could handle ![Anok's pork tail jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-14-276sy-900.webp) ![Spicy-seasoned pork tail jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-15-uhmfo-900.webp) ![Table set with the pork tail jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-16-1rp99-900.webp) ![Anok's full lunch spread of three dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang-17-10r3w-900.webp) The third dish was the pork tail jjim, and even though it looked bright red, it wasn't overly spicy — just pleasantly spicy and delicious. Even I, a total spice wimp, was able to eat it comfortably without it being too much!! ## If you want a clean lunch in Hongdae Personally, what I liked most about Anok was how well the food matched the atmosphere of the space. It's the kind of place to duck into when you want to step away from Hongdae's lively energy for a bit and have a proper meal in a calmer setting :) For lunchtime in Hongdae especially, if you want something filling but not too heavy, Korean food really is the way to go. From the cool, clean naengmyeon to the warm, hearty gomtang, there's enough variety that it's easy to pick something even if you're dining with someone whose tastes differ from yours. If you're looking for a nice-atmosphere lunch spot in Hongdae, or you love Pyongyang naengmyeon and gomtang, give Anok a try :) It's great for a Hongdae date or a meal with friends, and just as good for the day you want to take your parents for a clean, proper Korean meal!!^^ ## Where it is - Anok (안옥) - 13-4 Hongikro, 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/@changsin-noon-tray/anok-hongdae-hanok-lunch-gomtang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt