💡 One-line summary — From a deep, clear pork gomtang (pork bone soup) to a juanjang (drinking-food platter) piled high with bossam, jeyuk bokkeum, dubu kimchi, and zucchini pancake! If you're looking for a Korean restaurant near Yangjae Station or Dogok-dong for an office dinner or family gathering, here's our review of 'Yangjaeok.'

Now that the weather's turning cool, don't you just crave a proper Korean meal that fills you up warm and clean? Today I'm sharing our visit to Yangjaeok, a hot spot near Yangjae Station and Dogok-dong that's been catching the attention of Korean food lovers! Between its clean soup dishes and a generous platter that leaves you no need to worry about side dishes, it's perfect for an office dinner near Yangjae or a family gathering near Dogok-dong.

My husband and I tried the restaurant's signature 'juanjang' platter and 'pork gomtang,' and here's our honest review, along with the interior atmosphere and menu details!

What does Yangjaeok look like from the street?

Yangjaeok's brick exterior with a tiled-roof accent

Yangjaeok entrance with the juanjang platter standee

The first impression on arriving at Yangjaeok was of a space that blended old-school charm with a modern touch. A brick building topped with a tiled-roof accent gave it the classic elegance you'd expect from a proper Korean restaurant, and the clean 'Yangjaeok' sign caught my eye right away.

The front window listed the main dishes — pork gomtang, makguksu (buckwheat cold noodles), bossam set — and right by the entrance stood a pretty standee showing off the signature 'juanjang' platter, tempting anyone walking by. The neat, tidy feel made it look like a great choice for bringing along elders or for a more formal Korean dining gathering near Yangjae Station.

Is the Yangjaeok dining room good for work dinners and family meals?

Neatly arranged tables inside Yangjaeok under bright lighting

Seating arrangement at Yangjaeok that fits larger groups

Clear pork gomtang and juanjang platter shared over drinks at Yangjaeok near Yangjae Station

Stepping inside Yangjaeok, we were greeted by bright, warm lighting and a calmly arranged interior. Tables and chairs were laid out neatly, giving a spacious, comfortable feel without any sense of crowding, and the whole space felt well kept and clean.

Seating looked flexible enough for groups of 2 to 4 as well as larger parties, so it seemed popular as an office dinner spot near Yangjae Station where colleagues can grab a drink after work, and it also seemed like a solid choice for a family gathering near Dogok-dong on the weekend.

Menu board listing the juanjang and side dish prices

Once seated, we opened the Yangjaeok menu and found it packed with soup dishes, set meals, noodles, sides, and of course, the hearty juanjang platter.

Juanjang drinking platter

Yangjaeok Juanjang: ₩37,000 (orderable from 17:00 on weekdays / from 14:00 on weekends and holidays) ⭐ Popular menu!
Basic spread: jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork) + bossam (boiled pork wraps) + dubu kimchi (tofu with stir-fried kimchi) + zucchini pancake + 3 side dishes + vegetables
Add-ons: jeyuk bokkeum (₩10,000), dubu kimchi (₩10,000), bossam (₩15,000), zucchini pancake (₩6,000)

Gukbap soups with rice

Pork gomtang: ₩11,000 (large ₩16,000) - clear tojeom-style (reheated broth) gomtang topped with thin slices of meat
Spicy pork gomtang: ₩11,000 (large ₩16,000) - red tojeom-style gomtang seasoned with a special radish-green dadegi (chili paste)
Sundae gukbap (blood sausage soup): ₩13,000 (large ₩16,000)

Set meals and noodles

Bossam set: ₩16,000 (bossam, bossam kimchi, mini gomtang, rice, vegetables, king dumplings)
Makguksu set (water/spicy): ₩19,500
Meat noodles / spicy meat noodles: ₩12,000
Water/spicy makguksu: ₩12,000

King dumplings: (3 pcs) ₩5,000 / (6 pcs) ₩9,500
Bossam à la carte: (small) ₩15,000 / (medium) ₩27,000 / (large) ₩43,000
Rice: ₩1,000

The juanjang can only be ordered in the evening hours (weekdays from 17:00 / weekends from 14:00), but since it lets you enjoy a whole spread of Korean dishes at once without any fuss over ordering more, it's a real bargain in terms of value and variety.

How did the juanjang platter and pork gomtang taste?

Table spread with juanjang, pork gomtang, and rice

We ordered Yangjaeok's signature juanjang platter, a hot and clear pork gomtang, and a bowl of rice to round things out!

🍲 Clear and deep: my husband's top pick, Yangjaeok's pork gomtang

Yangjaeok's pork gomtang with clear broth and meat topping

The moment the dish arrived, the clear, transparent broth in the white stone bowl caught our eyes! Unlike your typical pork gukbap with heavy dadegi seasoning or a strong meaty smell, this was a clean tojeom-style gomtang topped neatly with thin slices of meat.

After one spoonful, my husband immediately declared, 'This is totally my top pick!' — that's how good the broth was. There wasn't a hint of off-flavor or heaviness; it was clean and clear yet carried a deep, savory richness of meat broth that filled the mouth. The meat itself was so tender that mixing in a bowl of rice and slurping it down felt warming and restorative. If you love clean, clear-broth Korean soups, this one's a sure win!

The most generous spread: my favorite, the juanjang platter

Yangjaeok's juanjang platter served on a large tray

Bossam and jeyuk bokkeum arranged as part of the juanjang spread

If the pork gomtang was my husband's top pick, the 'juanjang' was what completely won me over! It arrives on a big tray packed with neat little dishes, and just the sight of it is impressive. Being able to try a bit of everything, in generous portions, instead of settling on just one dish — that was a huge plus.

A plate of golden, freshly fried zucchini pancake

Zucchini pancake: Fresh off the pan, golden and crispy — amazing texture! With every bite, the sweet juiciness of the zucchini blended with the savory pancake batter for the best combination.

Juanjang bossam pork served with vegetables and bossam kimchi

Bossam: The pork was boiled tender and moist with no off-flavor at all — wrapped with fresh vegetables and bossam kimchi, it just melts in your mouth.

Jeyuk bokkeum & dubu kimchi: Smoky, spicy-sweet stir-fried pork paired with warm tofu topped with stir-fried kimchi — perfect as a drinking snack and just as good as a side with rice. Being able to enjoy so many different Korean dishes at once made this platter incredibly appealing whether you're there for a full meal or a light drink.

Final verdict — which gatherings suit Yangjaeok?

Taste, menu variety, and atmosphere — all three came together perfectly at Yangjaeok, a Korean restaurant near Yangjae Station. From the clean, deep pork gomtang that fills you up right, to the juanjang platter loaded with crispy pancake, bossam, jeyuk bokkeum, and dubu kimchi, nothing was missing.

I'd highly recommend it as an office dinner spot near Yangjae for a spicy, hearty drink after work, and just as strongly recommend it as a warm, thoughtful family gathering meal near Dogok-dong. If you're near Yangjae or Dogok-dong looking for a Korean restaurant that never disappoints, this one's worth a visit!

Yangjaeok address, hours and details

Name: Yangjaeok
Address: 2629 Nambusunhwan-ro, Naeje 2-ho, 1st floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Main menu: pork gomtang (₩11,000), juanjang (₩37,000), sundae gukbap, bossam set, makguksu set, and more
Juanjang order hours: weekdays after 17:00 / weekends and holidays after 14:00
Highlights: specializes in clean, clear tojeom-style gomtang; signature juanjang platter offers a full spread of Korean dishes

Dogok-dong Korean soup restaurant for clear pork gomtang: Yangjaeok

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What does Yangjaeok look like from the street?

Is the Yangjaeok dining room good for work dinners and family meals?