Gangnam Korean restaurant for clear beef soup: Geumnyeong Gomtang

With the weather turning chilly, I was craving a warm, hearty bowl of soup, so I headed to Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch near Sinnonhyeon Station. Clear gomtang (Korean beef bone soup) made with premium Korean beef, topped with fragrant minari (water parsley), too. Here is my honest review after a healthy meal!!

Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch: Location and basics

Address: 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Hours: weekdays 10:00–22:00 / weekends 10:00–21:00 (break time 15:00–17:00). It is near Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4 and serves 1++ Korean beef gomtang, with a self-service bar available.

Restaurant atmosphere near Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4

It was close to Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4, so it was easy to find. The restaurant was spacious and pleasant. The neat interior created an atmosphere where I could relax and focus on my meal.

Ordering the extra-large minari gomtang

I ordered minari gomtang, the signature dish here. Since I eat a lot, I went for the extra-large size. Minari gomtang (extra-large).

Seokbakji, geotjeori, and the self-service bar

The essential condition for a great gomtang restaurant: kimchi. Here, the meal comes with refreshing seokbakji (cubed radish kimchi) and flavorful geotjeori (fresh kimchi). The crisp, cool seokbakji in particular was a perfect match for the gomtang.

You can take as many additional side dishes as you like from the self-service bar. Fresh chili peppers and ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste) were also prepared, making it easy to enjoy things your way.

Clear gomtang generously topped with minari

The clear broth was generously topped with fragrant minari. One spoonful brought the deep, clean flavor of the broth and the subtle scent of minari all through my mouth. It was mild rather than heavily seasoned, and had a comforting quality that settled the stomach. It felt like having a bowl of restorative food.

Perhaps because it was the extra-large size, there was plenty of meat as well. The tender beef had no unpleasant smell at all, and dipping it in the sauce served alongside made it even better. So good!!

A hearty, refreshing meal

Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch was a true gomtang favorite, with an outstanding deep yet clean broth. The addition of fragrant minari made the minari gomtang feel even healthier and more refreshing. If you want a filling, wholesome meal, I recommend Geumnyeong Gomtang near Sinnonhyeon Station.

Minari benefits that make it even tastier when you know about them

What the original post added about minari

Detoxification and removal of heavy metals: This is minari's best-known benefit. It is said to help move toxins, fine dust, and heavy metals accumulated in the body out of the body. One reason to make sure you eat it in times like these.

Improved liver function: Minari supports liver activity and is said to be good for easing fatigue. It may help protect a liver worn out by frequent drinking or stress. Great for easing a hangover after drinking, too!!