# Gopchang hot pot in Buk-gu, Gwangju: Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang - By Haeju (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Buk-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-night-glass/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/index.md) ## In short Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang, Yongbong Branch, is a gopchang hot pot restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju. The two-person hot pot was simmered with fresh kimchi, followed by rice and fried rice. Verdict: a deeply spicy, satisfying meal for a soup-craving day. ## Good to know - **Address**: 73 Jebul-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주 북구 저불로 73 1층) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:00 (closed Wednesdays) - **Parking**: Street parking is available in nearby alleys. - **Menu**: Gopchang hot pot, bowl rice, fried rice, and ramen noodles - **Service**: Groups, takeout, and reservations available *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## Yongbong-dong gopchang hot pot restaurant and parking ![Exterior of Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang, Yongbong Branch, on the roadside](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-01-vsgpu-1200.webp) The neat storefront right on the road is impossible to miss! Even first-time visitors should be able to find it straight away without getting lost, haha. You can park in a nearby alley! ## Inside the restaurant ![Clean restaurant interior being prepared for opening](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-02-1tmrp-966.webp) I arrived before lunch, when they were just getting ready to open! Once inside, I was so pleased by the first impression—the restaurant was very clean and well kept +.+ The tables are nicely spaced too, so you can eat comfortably without feeling cramped. ![Restaurant interior with ample seating and well-spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-03-gmyfu-966.webp) There are plenty of clean seats, so it looked perfect for getting together with close friends or coworkers! They also accommodate groups, takeout, and reservations, so it would be a good idea to ask ahead before visiting!! ## Ordering gopchang hot pot and how to simmer it ![Menu listing gopchang hot pot and add-on dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-04-cd8ly-966.webp) I liked how simple the menu was!! There is one main dish, gopchang jeongol (beef intestine hot pot), plus bowl rice, fried rice, and ramen noodles as add-ons. We ordered the signature two-person gopchang hot pot, then properly added a bowl of rice and fried rice too! I also loved that the individual dishes are so clear-cut—you can order without agonizing over it 💖 ![Instructions for simmering gopchang hot pot deliciously](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-05-1lqfz-966.webp) - When it starts bubbling, cut the vegetables, gopchang, and kimchi in that order. - After simmering for 10 minutes, add more broth. - Turn it down to medium heat and keep simmering. - If the broth runs low, add another serving of broth. - For even tastier fried rice, cut up the gopchang before stir-frying it. ## Fresh kimchi and boiled dumplings served as side dishes ![Neatly arranged side dishes for gopchang hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-06-r2dxv-966.webp) ![Selection of side dishes served with gopchang hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-07-1v4n1-966.webp) Once you order, the side dishes arrive in a neat spread! Their signature fresh kimchi, packed with savory flavor, comes along with them. It is crisp and delicious even on its own as a side dish, but adding it when the hot pot begins to boil and letting it reduce with the broth makes the flavor twice as deep. ![Fresh kimchi to add to gopchang hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-08-1euc0-966.webp) And I really, really love this pink sausage. It was pan-fried in egg batter, so nutty and delicious. I could eat this every single day and never get tired of it, hehe. ![Pink sausage side dish pan-fried in egg batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-09-uabvt-966.webp) They even gave us boiled dumplings?? You might wonder, boiled dumplings at a gopchang place? But they went surprisingly well with the spicy, peppery gopchang hot pot broth. ## Gopchang hot pot simmered with fresh kimchi ![Gopchang hot pot with beef intestines, vegetables, and broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-10-1k2eo-966.webp) At last, today’s star—the gopchang hot pot—is here! Chewy gopchang, chunky-cut green onion and onion, and milky broth filled the pot, and it looked promising from the very first glance >.< ![Gopchang hot pot simmering with kimchi on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-11-14dal-966.webp) Just top it with the kimchi we got earlier and bring it to a rolling boil. When it starts bubbling, cut the gopchang and kimchi into bite-sized pieces, then let it simmer well until the broth reduces—that is the key tip for making it extra delicious! ![Spicy gopchang hot pot broth simmered until rich](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-12-267cy-966.webp) I took a spoonful of broth first and… wow, it just made me say, “This is crazy” 🔥 The rich, deep broth had soaked right into the gopchang, so every bite burst with nutty flavor and heat! There was absolutely no off smell, and the texture was wonderfully chewy. No wonder it is known for gopchang hot pot in Yongbong-dong! ![Gopchang hot pot with deeply reduced broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-13-1ajz0-966.webp) As you keep simmering the hot pot, the broth reduces. Add more broth at that point and keep it going—the soup gets even deeper, while the gopchang becomes even more tender!! ## Finishing with fried rice in the remaining hot pot sauce ![Fried rice made with the remaining hot pot sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-14-14y1s-966.webp) And then, the ultimate K-dessert! We wrapped things up perfectly with fried rice! They stir-fried it right in the remaining hot pot sauce, sprinkling in seaweed flakes and sesame oil!! ![Fried rice with seaweed flakes and sesame oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-15-j56ze-966.webp) No matter how full Koreans are, it is basically a rule that we scrape up every last bit of fried rice. I had such a delicious meal. ![Fried rice finale after the gopchang hot pot meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap-16-1vhgv-966.webp) > The generous portion, deep broth, and chewy gopchang texture all came together perfectly. Enjoying the chewy gopchang hot pot followed by fried rice as a full course felt like all my stress had melted away 🔥 ## Where it is - Kim Taeju Seonsan Gopchang, Yongbong Branch (김태주선산곱창 용봉점) (김태주선산곱창 용봉점) - 73 Jebul-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주 북구 저불로 73 1층) - 전남광주통합특별시 북구 저불로 73 1층 - 35.1809982, 126.8953204 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B9%80%ED%83%9C%EC%A3%BC%EC%84%A0%EC%82%B0%EA%B3%B1%EC%B0%BD%20%EC%9A%A9%EB%B4%89%EC%A0%90/@35.1809982,126.8953204,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/yongbongdong-gopchang-jeongol-bokkeumbap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt