Seongsa-dong Korean restaurant with kids' hamburg steak: Gohyangok

I went for sundae soup (blood sausage soup) and ended up coming back because I fell for the kids' menu :) This is Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch.✨

Last time I visited, the sundae soup was great, but the hamburg steak I ordered for my kid turned out to be way better than expected. Adults get sundae soup, kids get hamburg steak — everyone eats what they like, which made it a solid spot for a family meal. So this time I came back with the family again.

Where is Gohyangok Wondang Branch, and what are the hours?

Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch is at 1578 Goyang-daero, 1F, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. Hours are Mon–Fri 10:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 05:30–22:00, and it's closed on September 25 for Chuseok.

Here's the exterior of this Seongsa-dong spot, Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch.

It's a standalone building so it's easy to spot, and best of all, there's a nice big dedicated parking lot.

Parking is always a low-key stressor when you're eating out with family, so I liked that I could visit here without any parking worries.

Inside Gohyangok: atmosphere and kid-friendly facilities

Inside, Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch is spacious and comfortable, with hall tables plus counter seats for solo diners and baby chairs on hand. There's a separate self-serve bar too, so you can grab side dishes easily.

Here's a look inside this Seongsa-dong spot, Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch.

Stepping inside, the restaurant was pretty spacious and comfortable.

Plenty of tables too, so

visiting as a family doesn't feel cramped at all.

There's also a counter for people dining alone, which looked like a nice option for a solo meal.

Baby chairs are on hand too, so anyone visiting with a young child can dine comfortably.

The self-serve bar was neat and well kept.

I liked that you could grab any side dish you needed, or extras you were craving, easily from the self-serve bar.

If there's a wait, you can register on CatchTable, so keep that in mind if you're planning a visit.

Gohyangok's menu and what we ordered this time

The menu at Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch includes several types of sundae soup along with hwangtae haejangguk (dried pollack hangover soup) and hamburg steak, plus sides and set menus like jokbal (braised pig's feet), bossam (boiled pork wraps), pyeonyuk (sliced boiled meat), and squid sundae. We ordered sundae soup (blood sausage soup) and hamburg steak for the kid.

Here's the menu at this Seongsa-dong spot, Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch.

For meals, there are several types of sundae soup, plus hwangtae haejangguk and hamburg steak. There are also sides like jokbal, bossam, pyeonyuk, and squid sundae, along with various set menus, so it looked like a good spot to enjoy a variety of dishes when visiting with a group.

This time we ordered sundae soup (blood sausage soup) and hamburg steak for the kid.

Side dishes and table seasonings at Gohyangok

The basic side dishes came out first — refreshing yeolmu kimchi (young radish kimchi) and baechu kimchi (napa cabbage kimchi), thin noodles to add to the soup, plus onion, chili peppers, and ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste), all neatly arranged.

Each table has instructions on how to enjoy the sundae soup, which seemed handy for first-time visitors wanting to eat it their way.

The table also had chili paste, salted shrimp, and perilla seed powder ready to go.

If you want it extra spicy, they say you can add the spicy chili paste provided separately. It's noted that a lot can get pretty spicy, so they suggest starting with about one spoonful.

How was the plain sundaeguk broth and what's in it?

The sundae soup at Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch comes with a milky broth topped generously with chives, plus plenty of sundae (blood sausage), meat, and offal. The broth had almost no gamy smell — clean, mild, and quietly deep in flavor.

And finally, the sundae soup arrived! Piled high with vivid green chives over the milky broth, it looked warm and hearty just to look at. Stirring it a bit, I found sundae, meat, and various offal packed in generously. A single spoonful had a satisfying amount of solid ingredients — it really felt like a full meal.👍

I tried the broth plain first, without adding anything. Despite being milky, it wasn't heavy or murky-tasting — clean and mild was the first impression. Most importantly, there was almost none of the gamy smell sundae soup can sometimes have, so it was easy to enjoy cleanly. 👏 The broth itself wasn't aggressively salty or spicy — mild but with a quietly deep flavor, good enough to just sip on its own. Adding the chives brought out a fragrant note that made the broth feel even cleaner!

Adding dadaegi chili paste, somyeon noodles and perilla seed powder

This time I added a bit of chili paste. As I stirred it in, the milky broth turned red and picked up a spicy, savory kick — a totally different charm. I'd recommend enjoying the mild base broth first, then adding chili paste partway through to change things up. 👍 Eating it this way personally let me finish the whole bowl without getting tired of it.😋

And you can't skip the thin noodles with sundae soup! Adding them to the broth lets the noodles soak up the flavor, becoming a delicacy of their own. With sundae, meat, and noodles all together, a single bowl suddenly feels much more filling.👍

Adding a little perilla seed powder on top brings a nutty richness that makes the broth taste even thicker and smoother.

The sundae was pretty generous too. It had a bouncy, tender texture that I really liked, and

the offal was nice and chewy, fun to bite into. If you enjoy that distinctive offal texture, the generous fillings here should be pretty satisfying. 👍

The hamburg steak my child was waiting for

The hamburg steak at Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch comes on a single plate with salad, pickled radish, and rice. It was moist all the way through with no gamy smell and a mild flavor, so my kid ate it right up.

And now, the dish my kid was waiting for most on this visit! Hamburg steak. ✨ True to a kids' menu, it came out cutely arranged with salad, pickled radish, and rice all on one plate. The sesame dressing on the salad in particular was so nutty and tasty that even the salad got happily eaten.

The round shape of the hamburg steak is pretty cute too, don't you think?💕

I tasted it myself before feeding my kid, and it was moist all the way through, well cooked, tender to bite, and clean in flavor with no gamy smell — I liked it. 👍 It wasn't intensely rich or heavily salty, so it felt easy for kids to eat alongside adults. Most of all, there was no distinct meaty smell, just soft and mild flavor, and my kid really tucked in. From adults who love sundae soup to kids who might struggle with it, this place works well for everyone. 👍

Verdict: is Gohyangok good for a family meal in Seongsa-dong?

• A sundae soup spot known for its clean, mild broth with no gamy smell
• Generous sundae, meat, and offal make one bowl plenty filling
• Customize to taste with thin noodles, perilla seed powder, and chili paste
• Hamburg steak on the kids' menu makes it easy for a family meal
• A Seongsa-dong restaurant with a large parking lot and a comfortable dining room

This Seongsa-dong restaurant, Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch, is a great spot just for the sundae soup, but I also found it a good place for a family meal with kids. 👍 Adults get a spicy, hearty sundae soup and kids get hamburg steak, so there's no need to argue over the menu. With a spacious dining room, plenty of tables, baby chairs, a self-serve bar, and a wide parking lot, it was convenient for a family visit too. And most importantly — this wasn't a one-and-done visit; the kids' menu was good enough that I came back. If you're looking for a good restaurant in Seongsa-dong or Wondang, I highly recommend this Seongsa-dong spot, Gohyangok Eolkeun Sundaeguk Wondang Branch!