Songpa pot rice restaurant with gat kimchi side dishes: Gome Mui

Today I want to introduce a place I can now confidently call a real 'regular spot' — Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong, located in Tera Tower near Munjeong Station. It was delicious the first time, so I went back, and I was so satisfied on that repeat visit that I went again this time.

Every single time, the food is neat and the taste is consistent, and the staff are so kind that I honestly hope the owner does great business. If you're near Munjeong Station or Tera Tower, I really think you should try it at least once.

Where is Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong, and what are the hours?

Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong is about a 4-minute walk from Munjeong Station Exit 3, on the basement level (B1) of Tera Tower Building A. The address is B1 G115, Building A, 167 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul.

• Address: B1 G115, Tera Tower Bldg A, 167 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Subway: About 4 minutes on foot from Munjeong Station Exit 3
• Parking: Tera Tower underground parking available, 1 hour supported with a meal
• Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00, break time 15:00–17:00
• Sunday: 11:00–15:00

Being so close to Munjeong Station makes it easy to reach — great for Tera Tower office workers' lunches, but also a solid spot for dates or family meals.

Inside Gome Mui: a neat, comfortable dining room

Having visited several times now, I notice that Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong isn't just about the food — the space itself is really tidy.

It's on the smaller side, but the warm wood-tone interior makes it feel cozy and clean at the same time. Above all, every time I go, the space is well kept and the food is plated neatly, which makes the whole meal feel good. Personally, I think it's these small details adding up that keep bringing me back.

Side dishes at Gome Mui: gat kimchi, squid jeotgal and the service

At Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong, gat kimchi, squid jeotgal, and miso soybean paste soup come out as basic side dishes. Once again, the staff were genuinely kind.

Honestly, there are plenty of tasty restaurants out there, but places where both the food and the service are satisfying every single visit are rarer than you'd think. Even after multiple visits to Gome Mui, I've never once been let down on that front.

Even the basic side dishes — gat kimchi, squid jeotgal, and miso soybean paste soup — are all neat and pair wonderfully with the pot rice.

The gat kimchi especially — a bite after a spoonful of pot rice completely resets your palate, so your chopsticks keep going back for more.

Tip: If you're visiting with two people, I recommend the set that comes with tonkatsu. Pairing the pot rice with crispy tonkatsu makes for a much more filling spread.

How does the wild sea bream pot rice with spring greens taste?

One reason I keep coming back to this place is the wild sea bream pot rice with spring greens at Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong. I ordered it again without hesitation, and once again the thick slices of sea bream on top made it look absolutely delicious.

The sea bream flesh is moist and tender with barely any fishy smell, and eaten with the rice, its clean umami really comes through.

Mixing in a little of the green onion soy sauce adds a savory saltiness that lifts the flavor even more. Even after eating it several times, I never get tired of it — proof that it's really my favorite dish here.

What comes in the steak pot rice tonkatsu set?

The steak pot rice at Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong is really delicious too.

It comes generously topped with steak, an egg yolk, and garlic flakes. Popping the yolk and mixing it in releases a nutty aroma right away. The slightly sweet sauce, the smooth yolk, and the juicy steak come together without being overpowering — the kind of flavor that keeps your spoon moving.

The tonkatsu that comes with it was crispy outside and moist inside, perfect for pairing bite by bite with the pot rice.

Verdict: is Gome Mui worth returning to near Munjeong Station?

Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong is no longer just a 'place I want to go back to' for me — it's simply a regular spot I trust. Even after many visits, the food is still neat and delicious, and the staff's service remains kind, so I always leave feeling good.

The wild sea bream pot rice in particular is still just as good no matter how many times I eat it, to the point that I now naturally compare it whenever I have pot rice elsewhere.

The prices aren't exactly cheap, but considering the quality of the ingredients, the finished dishes, and the clean presentation and service, I'm more than satisfied. I hope a place like this stays in business for a long time. Genuinely hoping the owner does great business, if you're near Munjeong Station or Tera Tower, I hope you'll give it a try at least once.

If you're looking for a proper, tidy pot rice restaurant near Munjeong Station in Tera Tower, I confidently recommend Gome Mui Songpa Munjeong.