Pre-grilled beef gopchang near Hanyang University: Hyewon Sogopchang

Looking for a great gopchang (grilled beef intestine) place in Wangsimni? Trying to pick a spot for a group dinner near Hanyang University? Let me recommend Hyewon Sogopchang (혜원소곱창). If you love gopchang, this is a real Wangsimni gem that I'd bet you'll want to come back to 100%.

Hyewon Sogopchang hours, parking and reservations

Hyewon Sogopchang is open daily from 17:00 to 24:00, and both parking and reservations are available. The address is 15 Majo-ro 7-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

How close is Hyewon Sogopchang to Wangsimni Station?

Hyewon Sogopchang is about a 3-minute walk from Wangsimni Station Exit 6, so it's really easy to reach. It's convenient by subway and close to Hanyang University, so it looked popular with students and with office workers heading out for group dinners.

Is the inside clean for a gopchang restaurant?

The first thing I noticed walking into Hyewon Sogopchang: for a gopchang place, the inside is really clean! There was hardly any of that typical greasy feeling or unpleasant smell, and the tables and floor were kept spotless.

First time at Hyewon Sogopchang? Get the mixed gopchang platter

I ordered the mixed beef gopchang platter (소곱창모듬) for 2. It lets you taste gopchang, daechang (large intestine), makchang (abomasum) and other cuts all at once, so I especially recommend it for first-timers. Trying a range of cuts really shows you what Hyewon Sogopchang is about.

What are the free sides and ramyeon like?

After you order, the basic side dishes get set out, and half a ramyeon (instant noodles) comes as standard. The broth tasted somewhere between bean sprout soup? and ramyeon!? It was refreshing and warm, perfect for taking the edge off your hunger while waiting for the gopchang.

The chive salad and pickled onion are really good. Eaten with the rich gopchang, they cut the greasiness and add flavor. The chive salad in particular has a crunchy texture and just the right seasoning, and it was an amazing match for the gopchang.

A sample of seasoned tripe (yang-muchim) also comes out, and its sweet and tangy sauce really got my appetite going. Eating it between bites cleans up your mouth, kind of? Or honestly, it's just tasty, hahaha

Does Hyewon Sogopchang grill the gopchang for you?

Yes! One of the biggest strengths of Hyewon Sogopchang is that all the gopchang comes out already grilled. I arrived hungry, and being able to dig in right away with no waiting was wonderful. Less smell clings to your clothes, there's no worry about botching the grilling so you get it at its tastiest, and anyway, it's soooo good haha

At lots of gopchang places you have to grill it yourself or wait for it to cook, right? Hyewon Sogopchang serves it cooked and ready to eat, so you can start right away.

How did the mixed gopchang platter taste?

Okay, let's really dig into the mixed gopchang platter haha

The first thing I noticed eating the mixed platter at Hyewon Sogopchang: no gamey smell at all, and it's soft and delicious..!! Even gopchang lovers get tired of it fast if the smell is strong, right? The cleaning and prep here was really well done.

The moment you bite in, a nutty richness spreads through your mouth, and above all it's packed with creamy filling, so delicious T_T That deep, rich gopchang flavor is fully alive, and gopchang lovers will definitely be satisfied.

Be sure to dip the rice cake in cheese powder

Be sure to dip the rice cake in the platter into the cheese powder. It's like the seasoning on Lotteria's seasoned fries? It's a flavor you already know, but a known flavor is dangerous, haha. Crispy outside, chewy inside rice cake coated in that seasoning made me laugh at how good it was hahaha

When it gets greasy, have potato and sweet pumpkin

If you keep eating only gopchang it can get a bit heavy, so it helps to have the potato and sweet pumpkin in between. The pumpkin has a gentle sweetness that went well with the richness of the gopchang, and the potato is fluffy and amazing dipped in the cheese powder.

Hyewon Sogopchang is a certified Wangsimni gopchang spot

Overall, Hyewon Sogopchang near Hanyang University gave me a more satisfying meal than I expected!! After eating here myself, I understand why so many people recommend it as a Hanyang University and Wangsimni gopchang favorite. Added to my list of places to come back to!