# Myeongdong restaurant with QR ordering and cold pork slices: Baekok - By Jaeyoung Ohm (https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-noon-tray/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit as sponsorship from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-noon-tray/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@euljiro-noon-tray/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/index.md) ## In short Baekok Myeongdong is a Korean restaurant tucked into a Myeongdong alley in Jung-gu, Seoul, serving clear pork gomtang (pork bone broth soup). On a late weekday evening the order came through the QR code menu — baekgomtang, spicy yeolgomtang and naengjeyuk (cold sliced pork), which arrived with lime juice and salted seafood dip on the side. The broth is mild and the meat comes in big pieces, making Baekok Myeongdong an easy place to bring a friend visiting from abroad. ## Good to know - **Location**: B1F & 1F, 8-23 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (in a Myeongdong alley) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM - **Closed**: Open every day - **How to order**: QR code ordering at the table - **Menu**: Pork gomtang, yakgomtang (with neungi mushroom), yeolgomtang, cabbage dumplings, naengjeyuk (cold sliced pork), bulkkorangji - **What was ordered**: Baekgomtang, yeolgomtang, naengjeyuk (cold sliced pork) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* Today I want to introduce a Korean restaurant serving gomtang (bone broth soup) that I visited in Myeongdong not long ago. Myeongdong is full of foreign tourists, of course, but this place nails the flavor for Korean palates too — I really wanted to recommend it! Let's get into the review. ![Exterior of Baekok Myeongdong](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-01-kbjti-900.webp) > Baekok Myeongdong ## Where is Baekok Myeongdong, and what are its hours? The branch I visited is Baekok Myeongdong, located in a Myeongdong alley. There are no closed days — it's open every day from 11 AM to 10 PM. ![Entrance of Baekok Myeongdong in a Myeongdong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-02-1qxy8-900.webp) ![Entrance with business hours signage at Baekok Myeongdong](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-03-1er8q-900.webp) Since Myeongdong is packed with foreign tourists, it's full of places serving Korea's signature foods. Baekok is one of them, specializing in our gomtang — clear broth pork soup. A place that can deliver deep satisfaction even with a clear broth! ![Interior seating area at Baekok Myeongdong](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-04-1d58e-900.webp) It was a late weekday evening but there were still plenty of customers! Lots of Korean guests and quite a few foreign visitors too. Everyone was enjoying flavors that weren't too intense and had broad appeal. ![Baekok Myeongdong busy with customers on a weekday evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-05-kbeu3-900.webp) ## How QR code ordering works at Baekok Myeongdong At Baekok, a Myeongdong Korean restaurant, ordering is simple via QR code! No need for a bulky kiosk, and it's easy for staff to use too — QR ordering was convenient all around. ![QR code ordering sign on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-06-q723s-900.webp) ## What's on the menu at Baekok Myeongdong? Baekok's menu is very simple: pork gomtang with its standout clear broth, yakgomtang simmered with neungi mushrooms, spicy yeolgomtang, and lighter options like cabbage dumplings, cold pork slices (naengjeyuk), and bulkkorangji — pork slow-cooked with spices until tender. Simple, but with quite a variety to enjoy. ![Baekok Myeongdong gomtang menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-07-1w75h-900.webp) We ordered the basic baekgomtang, the spicy yeolgomtang, and the cold pork slices! I'd been really curious about the cold pork, so there was no way I could skip it. ![Table set with baekgomtang, yeolgomtang, and cold pork slices](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-08-uabt5-900.webp) ![Baekok Myeongdong gomtang set served in brass bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-09-vvq8d-1200.webp) ## How does the clear baekgomtang taste? The baekgomtang truly lived up to its name — a really clear broth with big chunks of meat standing out. The broth looked clear, but one spoonful revealed a refreshing depth hidden within that clarity — outstanding. Eating it, I thought, this really is a great Myeongdong spot for Korean gomtang. I think foreign visitors would love the baekgomtang. And it comes in a pretty brass bowl, which was a nice touch too. ![Baekgomtang with clear broth and large chunks of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-10-x217n-900.webp) ### How spicy is the yeolgomtang? My boyfriend's yeolgomtang definitely had spicy chili paste mixed in, adding a kick to the clear broth. But it wasn't overly spicy, so I think foreign guests would find it manageable too. If you like something spicier, yeolgomtang is a good choice. ![Spicy yeolgomtang with chili paste mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-11-1y67n-900.webp) ## Naengjeyuk: cold sliced pork with lime juice Next, the cold pork slices I'd been so curious about — it felt a bit like the sliced boiled pork (pyeonyuk) we usually eat. Cold meat can sometimes have a stronger smell, but this had none, and it came with lime juice to sprinkle on top, which suits foreign tastes well — I really liked that touch. ![Cold pork slices served with lime juice](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-12-1n885-900.webp) ![Plate of thinly sliced cold pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-13-1qeqn-900.webp) What really made me feel this is a genuine Myeongdong gomtang spot was the size of the meat — it's huge! Once it hit my mouth, the savory richness of the meat filled it completely, and I couldn't help but say, wow, this is so good! The white rice served soaked in the broth was fluffy too, and slurping it down with the soup was really satisfying. ![A large chunk of meat from the gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-14-1x1so-900.webp) ![White rice served soaked in gomtang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-15-14lmj-900.webp) My boyfriend, who prefers yeolgomtang, said he loves the spicy flavor. Great for settling your stomach after greasy food. ![A spoonful of yeolgomtang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-16-1ary2-900.webp) ![Eating yeolgomtang together with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-17-fdizq-900.webp) Adding a bit of the salted seafood (jeotgal) that comes with the cold pork got the seasoning just right, and even though the meat was cold, it was thin and tender enough to enjoy smoothly. ![A piece of cold pork topped with salted seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-18-cipzj-900.webp) ![Cold pork slices with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-19-umudg-900.webp) ## Why Baekok Myeongdong suits a friend visiting from abroad By the end of the meal I was completely won over by the size and portion of the meat, haha. A hundred percent recommend it as a Myeongdong Korean restaurant for gomtang! The foreign visitors around us all seemed to be enjoying it too, so it seems like a place with broad appeal and no strong dislikes — a good spot to bring foreign friends when they visit! ![An emptied gomtang bowl on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order-20-12ymi-900.webp) On the way out, they even had toothpicks and canned mouthwash — such a thoughtful touch! That wraps up my introduction to Baekok Myeongdong, a great Myeongdong Korean restaurant. Even with a clear broth, it tasted clean yet deep with no excess — I loved that. It felt like the perfect hearty, comforting meal with savory meat broth that's easy on the stomach. The menu is tidy and clean, making it a great way to introduce Korean food, so I'd recommend it as a spot to bring your foreign friends. ## Where it is - Baekok Myeongdong (백옥 명동) - 8-23 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (B1F & 1F) - 서울특별시 중구 명동8길 8-23 지하1층, 1층 - 37.5628872, 126.9839841 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%B1%EC%98%A5%20%EB%AA%85%EB%8F%99/@37.5628872,126.9839841,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@euljiro-noon-tray/baekok-myeongdong-gomtang-qr-order/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt