Incheon gopchang restaurant with a yukhoe add-on: Hwang Gop Geomdan

Today I'm writing about my visit to Hwang Gop Geomdan New Town Branch, a gopchang (beef intestine) restaurant in Geomdan New Town, Incheon! My partner and I kept getting drawn in by the delicious smell and vibe every time we passed by, always telling ourselves we had to try it — and we finally made it haha

Where is Hwang Gop Geomdan New Town Branch, and what are its hours?

Hwang Gop Geomdan New Town Branch is located at 420 Ieum 1-ro, Geomdan New Town, Incheon. Hours are Sunday–Thursday 15:00–24:00 (last order 23:00) and Friday–Saturday 15:00–01:00 the next day (last order 00:00), and free parking is available.

Why the atmosphere at Hwang Gop beats a typical gopchang joint

The first thing you notice at Hwang Gop is the clean interior and pleasant space. The comfort and soft lighting the moment you walk in make it feel totally different from a typical gopchang joint — genuinely great atmosphere! It struck me as perfect for a date, and honestly just as good for a family dinner out haha

Muk sabal and green onion kimchi: the banchan at Hwang Gop

Once you sit down at Hwang Gop Geomdan New Town Branch, they set out the basic banchan (side dishes) for you. The first thing that caught my eye was the tangy, refreshing mukguk (acorn jelly soup)! That sour broth was great for clearing the palate before digging into the rich gopchang haha

And the green onion kimchi was so good!! Perfectly fermented, cool and tangy, it's a perfect match for the savory richness of the gopchang. It's the real MVP for cutting through the greasiness so you never get sick of eating 👍🏻 The wild garlic leaves and pickled onion were also excellent!!😀

What comes on the Hwang Gop mixed platter?

The Hwang Gop mixed platter includes gopchang + daechang + makchang + heart + pork belly-brisket. Hwang Gop has everything from mixed sets to hot pots, and we ordered the mixed platter to enjoy a variety of cuts at once, plus an extra side order of beef tartare (yukhoe)!

Such a generous spread, right?? The sound and sight of everything turning golden-brown had me drooling ㅠㅠ The gopchang, makchang, and daechang all come lightly pre-grilled!!

Heart (yeomtong)

First bite goes to the heart, since it cooks fastest! They didn't overcook it, just enough that the texture stayed truly tender with no gamey smell at all. Eating it right when the pink had barely faded was pure, clean flavor. It goes so well with the green onion kimchi too ㅠ

Gopchang (small intestine)

The gopchang was packed full of fat inside, so every bite burst with savoriness. Crispy outside, moist inside, with no gamey smell and no greasiness — the kind of flavor that keeps you reaching for more.

Daechang (large intestine)

Rich savory flavor and a mouthful of bursting fat — the daechang was the real deal! The savoriness that spreads the more you chew makes it a total soju thief 😭

Makchang (last stomach)

Chewy yet full of deep savory flavor the more you chew — best for enjoying the texture.

Pork belly-brisket

The pork belly-brisket included in the mixed platter had no dryness at all, savory and clean — a fantastic combo with the intestine dishes!

Potatoes grilled in beef fat

Potatoes grilled in beef fat!!! You know how good that is, right?? Savory and fluffy texture ㅠㅠ Seriously so delicious!! haha

How much yukhoe do you get if you add it?

The extra beef tartare (yukhoe) we ordered at Hwang Gop Geomdan New Town Branch arrived along with a complimentary serving already piled onto the same plate, so the portion was truly massive!

The vivid red color practically radiated freshness, with a chewy texture and a savory-sweet flavor that spread through my mouth with every bite — I kept thinking how glad I was we ordered it alongside the mixed platter 😳

🍚 Finish with fried rice on a fresh plate (a must)

Instead of using the same grill plate we'd been cooking on, Hwang Gop serves the fried rice on a fresh, clean new plate. Once we'd finished off the gopchang, of course a Korean meal demands carbs to finish — so we immediately added fried rice 😛

The rice grains were fried light and fluffy, seasoned just right, and genuinely delicious. With soft scrambled egg mixed all through it too, the savoriness doubled for the perfect ending👍🏻

Is Hwang Gop Geomdan worth a visit? Final verdict

This place nails flavor, atmosphere, and cleanliness all at once, so I walked away more satisfied than expected! If you're looking for proper beef gopchang with a great vibe in Geomdan New Town, definitely check out Hwang Gop Geomdan New Town Branch, also well known as a gopchang spot near Ara Station. I'll definitely be back with my partner soon for a soju night haha