# Gangnam lunch of braised pork and kimchi: Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap - By Island Notes (https://superchart.com/en/@island-notes/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@island-notes/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@island-notes/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@island-notes/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/index.md) ## In short Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap is a gukbap (rice-and-soup) restaurant on Nonhyeon-ro near Yeoksam Station in Gangnam, Seoul. On this repeat lunch visit the order was ambppong sundae gukbap (sow offal and blood sausage soup) at 13,000 won and braised pork and kimchi in a clay pot (kimchi-jjim) at 12,000 won, plus the small set upgrade that adds a plate of sundae and suyuk (sliced boiled pork). Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap pairs a clear, market-style broth with a sharply spicy kimchi dish, so anyone sensitive to heat should start with the gukbap. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, 528 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Yeoksam Station) - **Ambppong sundae gukbap**: 13,000 won - **Clay-pot braised pork and kimchi**: 12,000 won - **Set upgrade**: Any gukbap can be upgraded to a set for a small extra charge, which adds a plate of sundae and suyuk - **Hours**: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM - **Closed**: Sundays - **Side dishes**: Banchan and sauces are self-serve at the side counter *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* Today I'm bringing you a review of a place I want to recommend for anyone looking for a Yeoksam Station lunch spot: Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap. *This is a repeat visit!! ![Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap Yeoksam main branch signature photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-01-rhnsk-1200.webp) When you think of gukbap restaurants in Yeoksam-dong, there are actually quite a few options to choose from, which can make it hard to decide. But this place has a broth base that tastes exactly like the gukbap you'd get at a traditional market, so if you love gukbap, this might be right up your alley. ## Where Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap is and what the restaurant feels like ![Exterior of Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap near Yeoksam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-02-4mcux-966.webp) Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap is a gukbap specialty restaurant located near Yeoksam Station. Search '남도창평국밥 역삼본점' on your map app and you'll find it right away. ![Area around the entrance of Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-03-j23jp-966.webp) ![Interior tables at Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-04-lf927-966.webp) ![Gukbap restaurant floor with generously spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-05-ho2oh-966.webp) ![Overview of seating inside Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-06-40p0z-966.webp) The interior is spacious with generous spacing between tables, so it felt like a comfortable setup whether you're dining solo or with a group. ![Gukbap restaurant seating suitable for solo diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-07-zv5e8-966.webp) ![Self-serve corner with banchan and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-08-11kd0-966.webp) There's a self-serve corner with banchan (side dishes) and sauces, so you can help yourself to as much as you need. ![Sauces and side dishes at the self-serve corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-09-6tdzp-966.webp) Hours are 11 AM to midnight. Closed on Sundays! ## What we ordered this time, and what it cost Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap's signature dish is sijang gukbap (market-style gukbap), but I already tried that last time, so this time I went for something different. If you're curious about the sijang gukbap, check out my previous review! This time I ordered it like this. - Ambbong sundae gukbap ₩13,000 - Pork kimchi jjigae in a stone pot ₩12,000 Ambbong sundae gukbap is a soup loaded with sundae (Korean blood sausage), while the stone pot pork kimchi jjigae comes with thoroughly braised kimchi and tender pork served piping hot in a stone pot. ![Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap menu board and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-10-22k3s-966.webp) ![Menu listing showing ambbong sundae gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-11-1l4b7-966.webp) ![Menu listing showing stone pot pork kimchi jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-12-1kjoq-966.webp) ![Menu section with set upgrade information](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-13-1n8ce-966.webp) By the way, gukbap dishes can be upgraded to a set for a small extra charge — more on that below. ## How does the ambppong sundae gukbap taste? For this Yeoksam Station lunch, I ordered two dishes: ambbong sundae gukbap and stone pot pork kimchi jjigae. ![Table spread of ambbong sundae gukbap and pork kimchi jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-14-u09xz-966.webp) Starting with the ambbong sundae gukbap — the sundae was genuinely delicious. The broth is on the clear side, but it paired surprisingly well with the sundae, and I kept reaching for my spoon. ![A bowl of ambbong sundae gukbap loaded with sundae](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-15-19mzr-966.webp) The broth base felt similar to what you'd get at a regular market gukbap place, so if you're a gukbap fan, it'll feel familiar and comfortable to eat. ![Close-up of the clear broth in ambbong sundae gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-16-1gknx-966.webp) ### The set upgrade: a plate of sundae and suyuk For just a bit more money, you can upgrade to a set, so I ordered one that way. With the set, sundae and suyuk (boiled pork slices) come out together on one plate, and the suyuk was way better than I expected — honestly good enough that I thought I might come back another time just for suyuk and drinks, skipping the gukbap entirely. ![A plate of sundae and suyuk from the set upgrade](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-17-wd8eb-966.webp) I'd recommend dipping the sundae in chojang (vinegared red pepper paste) and perilla seed sauce rather than eating it plain. The combination worked so well that I kept dipping every single piece the whole way through. ![Sundae dipped in chojang and perilla seed sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-18-1wjwy-966.webp) ## How spicy is the clay-pot braised pork and kimchi? Next up is the stone pot pork kimchi jjigae — a dish I'd recommend if you like a spicy, punchy broth. It was spicier than expected, but in a good way, not just heat for heat's sake, and my bowl of rice disappeared in no time. ![Spicy stone pot pork kimchi jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-19-14zeb-966.webp) ![Tender pork cooked with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-20-d73ib-966.webp) The pork was also cooked tender, and eating it together with the kimchi made me keep reaching for more rice. ## Ordering tips and the verdict on Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap When eating the sundae, definitely try the chojang plus perilla seed sauce combo — it really doubles the flavor. If you're sensitive to spice, I'd recommend trying the ambbong sundae gukbap or the meat gukbap first rather than the stone pot pork kimchi jjigae. It's spicier than you'd expect, so keep that in mind if you're not great with spicy food. ![Lunch spread with gukbap and kimchi jjigae side by side](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-21-r316v-966.webp) ![Table at the end of the meal at Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-22-1wtfw-966.webp) Overall, this is a place that works well both as a Yeoksam Station lunch spot and as somewhere to grab suyuk or sundae with a drink after work. ![Full view of the Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap storefront](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch-23-1q7rt-966.webp) If you're looking for a gukbap restaurant in Yeoksam-dong, I'd recommend giving the ambbong sundae gukbap and pork kimchi jjigae combo a try — you won't regret it. ## Where it is - Namdo Changpyeong Gukbap (남도창평국밥) - 528 Nonhyeon-ro, 1st floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 논현로 528 1층 - 37.5036209, 127.0359041 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%82%A8%EB%8F%84%EC%B0%BD%ED%8F%89%EA%B5%AD%EB%B0%A5/@37.5036209,127.0359041,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@island-notes/yeoksam-ampong-sundae-kimchijjim-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt