# Solo lunch at Wangsimni gomtang restaurant, XL minari gomtang - By Ohu (https://superchart.com/en/@checks-and-stripes/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after being invited by the business and provided with a meal. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@checks-and-stripes/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@checks-and-stripes/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/index.md) ## In short Geumnyeong Gomtang (금녕곰탕) is a Korean beef gomtang (bone broth soup) restaurant near Exit 1 of Wangsimni Station in Seongdong, Seoul. Eating solo, the writer ordered the XL minari gomtang and found the meat and rice practically bottomless, with the owner even bringing out a free plate of myeongtaehoe muchim (spicy pollack salad) to try. A solid pick for solo diners who want a hot, rich bowl of broth for lunch. ## Good to know - **Address**: 11 Wangsimni-ro 20-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (near Wangsimni Station Exit 1) - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00, break time 15:00–17:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; use nearby paid parking - **Gomtang**: ₩13,000 / XL ₩15,000 - **Minari gomtang**: ₩14,000 / XL ₩16,000 - **Rice noodle soup**: ₩13,000 / XL ₩15,000 - **Minari rice noodle soup**: ₩14,000 / XL ₩16,000 - **Myeongtaehoe muchim (spicy pollack salad)**: ₩14,000 - **Add-ons**: extra meat, tendon, rice noodles, or rice bowl - **Other**: Group dining, takeout and delivery all available; 2nd-floor seating *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* I've been hooked on hot, clear broth lately, so while hunting for a good solo-lunch spot near Wangsimni, I ended up at Geumnyeong Gomtang, which is loaded with domestic Korean beef and famous for its huge portions. The vibe was great for eating alone, and the owner and staff were so kind that the meal ended up even tastier and more enjoyable. ![A solo-diner's spread of minari gomtang at Geumnyeong Gomtang near Wangsimni](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-01-rqrig-1200.webp) *Solo dining in Wangsimni* ![Preview shot of gomtang at Geumnyeong Gomtang near Wangsimni Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-02-77uz7-900.webp) *Geumnyeong Gomtang* ![Dining scene at the Wangsimni Korean gomtang restaurant Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-03-k46yr-900.webp) *Korean food in Wangsimni* ![Korean beef gomtang, a great lunch option near Wangsimni](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-04-16kva-900.webp) *Wangsimni lunch* ![Table setting at Geumnyeong Gomtang, a Wangsimni restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-05-sazhu-900.webp) *Wangsimni restaurant* ![Close-up of the rich broth at a Wangsimni gomtang restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-06-3lpde-900.webp) *Wangsimni gomtang* If you're looking for a solo-dining spot near Wangsimni, Geumnyeong Gomtang's minari gomtang (watercress beef soup) is a filling lunch with a deep broth and generous amounts of domestic Korean beef. Here's a preview shot before I dive into the full post. Here we go! ![Preview shot of minari gomtang at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-07-18rui-900.webp) ## Geumnyeong Gomtang location, hours, and parking Geumnyeong Gomtang, a Wangsimni gomtang restaurant. The address is 11 Wangsimni-ro 20-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, near Exit 1 of Wangsimni Station. Hours are Monday–Saturday 10:00–22:00 (break time 15:00–17:00), closed every Sunday. There's no dedicated parking lot, so if you're driving, use a nearby paid lot. Group dining, takeout, and delivery are all available, so it's a good option to eat at home or have delivered to the office for lunch. ![Geumnyeong Gomtang storefront near Wangsimni Station Exit 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-08-1ib3g-m-900.webp) ![Entrance and exterior of Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-09-f3w2p-900.webp) ### 2nd-floor window seats, solo-dining vibe There's a second floor, which is great for a relaxed lunch, and the big picture window looking out onto the garden let in lovely light — it felt almost healing to eat there. ![Second-floor seating at Geumnyeong Gomtang with a garden view through a large window](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-10-n5k54-900.webp) ## Geumnyeong Gomtang menu and prices The menu has gomtang and minari gomtang, and interestingly also rice noodle soup, so you can choose between rice and noodles. - Gomtang ₩13,000 / XL ₩15,000 - Minari gomtang ₩14,000 / XL ₩16,000 - Rice noodle soup ₩13,000 / XL ₩15,000 - Minari rice noodle soup ₩14,000 / XL ₩16,000 - Add extra meat, tendon, rice noodles, or a bowl of rice - Myeongtaehoe muchim (spicy pollack salad) ₩14,000 Myeongtaehoe muchim, a great drinking snack or side dish, is ₩14,000, and there's boiled pork (mul-suyuk) in 2-, 3-, and 4-person sizes, good for a group dinner, plus soju, beer, makgeolli, cheongha, and bokbunja wine on the drinks menu. ![Menu board listing gomtang and rice noodle soup at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-11-3nswj-900.webp) ![Side menu board listing myeongtaehoe muchim and boiled pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-12-7nsqd-900.webp) ### Jar kimchi and seokbakji, refillable Kimchi is a key point with gomtang, and here napa cabbage kimchi and seokbakji (diced radish kimchi) come out together in a jar, so you scoop out as much as you like onto a plate — easy to refill. ![Napa cabbage kimchi and seokbakji served in a jar](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-13-1l6xc-900.webp) ## The XL minari gomtang — the portion is no joke I ordered the XL minari gomtang. I usually eat a lot so I figured the XL size would be no big deal — but honestly, I'd only recommend it to true big eaters, because the portion is insane. ![A hefty bowl of XL-size minari gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-14-135r7-900.webp) ![XL gomtang piled high with watercress](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-15-2sp1i-900.webp) ![Minari gomtang loaded with Korean beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-16-163io-900.webp) Geumnyeong Gomtang says it simmers only top-grade 1+ and 1++ Korean beef every day, and you could tell — the meat was really tender with a deep beefy aroma that paired perfectly with the rich, deep broth. The soup comes with rice already mixed in underneath the meat. ![Toryeom-style gomtang with rice tucked beneath the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-17-9ob1x-900.webp) ![A spoonful of gomtang meat and rice lifted from the bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-18-gqzhq-900.webp) There was so much meat that no matter how much I ate, more kept turning up, and the watercress added a nice texture and aroma to the broth too. Since rice was tucked underneath, every scoop brought up rice and meat together, and eating it with the crunchy radish strips and seokbakji on top added a crisp texture — even full, I kept reaching for more of that rich gomtang flavor. ![A spoonful of gomtang topped with radish strips and seokbakji](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-19-1oh3o-900.webp) ### Rice cake slices hidden in the soup Surprisingly, there were tteokguk tteok (sliced rice cakes) mixed in too — the chewy texture popping up here and there made the soup even more fun to eat. ![Sliced rice cakes found inside the gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-20-pux83-879.webp) ![Myeongtaehoe muchim the owner brought out to try](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-21-1ckaz-900.webp) ![Myeongtaehoe muchim wrapped in cabbage and onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang-22-1be36-900.webp) ## The owner's treat: myeongtaehoe muchim When I mentioned it was my first visit, the owner brought over a plate of myeongtaehoe muchim to try. One bite and my eyes went wide — it paired perfectly with the cabbage and onion, and it was packed with nothing but pollack, no filler, so I got to eat plenty of it too. I walked out of Geumnyeong Gomtang clutching my round, stuffed belly, having eaten so well. Next time I want to bring my parents. I left already wanting to come back to the Wangsimni main branch of Geumnyeong Gomtang — a great meal all around. ## Where it is - Geumnyeong Gomtang (금녕곰탕) - 11 Wangsimni-ro 20-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 왕십리로20길 11 금녕곰탕 - 37.562919, 127.0351332 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B8%88%EB%85%95%EA%B3%B0%ED%83%95/@37.562919,127.0351332,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@checks-and-stripes/wangsimni-solo-lunch-minari-gomtang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt