Galbijjim before PSY's Summer Swag in Gwacheon: Gohyang Sogalbijjim
In short
Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon is a braised beef short rib (galbijjim) and short rib soup (galbitang) restaurant in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, within walking distance of Government Complex Gwacheon Station and Gwacheon Station. Before PSY's Summer Swag water concert (Heumppeok Show) in Gwacheon, the writer had an early dinner of regular and extra-large galbijjim with a potato noodle add-on, and the garlicky, spicy sauce and meat that came easily off the bone stood out. At just over 10,000 won a dish, Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon is a filling, good-value galbijjim spot in Gwacheon.
Good to know
- Getting there
- Government Complex Gwacheon Station Exit 11 · 5-min walk (store listing, Oct 6, 2026)
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–21:00
- Galbijjim (braised beef short ribs)
- 11,900 won
- Galbitang (beef short rib soup)
- 11,900 won
- Potato noodle add-on
- 2,000 won
- Included sides
- Stir-fried fish cake, bean sprouts, kkakdugi (radish kimchi), doenjang stew
- Parking
- Free in the shoppers' parking lot on basement level 2 of Hillstate Gwacheon
- Extras
- 10% off takeout, high chairs for kids, free corkage
- Getting there
- Walkable from Government Complex Gwacheon Station and Gwacheon Station
- Price reference
- ₩11,900 ≈ $8.9 · ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 · ₩10,000 ≈ $7.5 (2026-10-10)
as written by the visitor on Jul 25, 2026
Today I'm introducing Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon (고향소갈비찜 과천점), a place in Gwacheon I visited because I was craving good galbijjim (braised beef short ribs). The portions were generous, the meat was tender, and I loved the reasonable prices 💗
Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon hours and tips
Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon opens at 11:00 and closes at 21:00 every day. Takeout gets 10% off, there are kids' chairs, and corkage is free.
- Hours: open daily 11:00 / close 21:00
- 10% off takeout
- Kids' chairs available
- Free corkage
Is it a good stop before PSY's Summer Swag or Seoul Land?
Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon is an easy walk from Government Complex Gwacheon Station and Gwacheon Station. We came for a hearty early dinner before the Gwacheon Waterbomb show. It's also close to Seoul Grand Park, so it's a handy spot if you're looking for a meal near Seoul Land.
🅿️ By the way, you can park for free in the second basement level of the Hillstate Gwacheon commercial parking lot.
Inside Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon
The inside is clean and decorated in wood tones, so the whole place felt comfortable.
From the window seats you can see lush green trees, which made the meal feel relaxed the whole time 🌿
On one side there are kids' chairs and aprons too, so feel free to grab them if you need them.
Gohyang Sogalbijjim menu and prices
The signature dishes at Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon are galbijjim and galbitang (short rib soup). Both are ₩11,900, a very good price for what you get.
Side dishes and free doenjang stew
The side dishes are braised fish cake, bean sprouts and radish kimchi (kkakdugi), and doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) comes along too. Personally I thought the doenjang stew was really good, so I ate a few spoonfuls with rice before the galbijjim even arrived ••
How did the garlicky galbijjim taste?
We ordered the regular galbijjim and the extra-large galbijjim. We didn't wait long; it came out quickly. Just looking at the sauce made me want a bowl of rice right away 🤤
The meat was cooked so well that it came off the bone easily, and it was tender rather than tough, so it was really easy to eat. Unlike the galbijjim we're used to, this one has a strong garlic aroma, which made it feel different.
Spicy galbijjim and rice are a must, right?! I sprinkled plenty of the seaweed flakes (gimgaru) from the table and got ready to dig in ⋆.♪ .𖥔
It's tasty with the ribs, and if the spice is a bit much for you, eat it with the bean sprouts and it gets much milder. Personally I also liked how the crunch of the sprouts contrasts with the soft ribs.
Is the potato noodle add-on worth it?
The potato noodles (gamja-sari) are a ₩2,000 add-on. After finishing the meat I added them, and the chewy potato noodles soaked up the galbijjim sauce, so the spicy, savory flavor came through even more 🥢
The chewy texture of the potato noodles is great, so I recommend adding them after your galbijjim.
Verdict on Gohyang Sogalbijjim Gwacheon
It was a satisfying, filling meal, and the tender galbijjim and savory sauce stood out. Getting this much food for just over ₩10,000 is great, so if you're looking for a good Gwacheon restaurant or galbijjim place, I recommend it ⛤
Where it is
Unit 110 and 111, 1st floor, Building A, 92 Gwanmun-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea경기도 과천시 관문로 92 상가 A동 1층 110호, 111호
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