# Hoe-makguksu with pollock jeotgal at Goshine Donghae, Jongno - By Yuna B. (https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-queue/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a meal as part of an in-store sponsored visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-queue/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@kitchen-queue/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/index.md) ## In short Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch is the first directly-run outlet of a makguksu (buckwheat noodle) restaurant run for two generations on Gangmun Beach, Gangwon-do, now set inside a hanok in Insa-dong, Jongno, Seoul. The writer ordered the pork belly set switched to hoe-makguksu loaded with pollock jeotgal, plus clear chodang sundubu (soft tofu), buckwheat salad gimbap, and half-and-half buckwheat pancakes, tasting the house-made buckwheat noodles and silky tofu. Five minutes from Anguk Station Exit 6, it's a solid pick for an atmospheric Korean-restaurant date in Insa-dong. ## Good to know - **Address**: 3 Insadong12-gil, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 - **Location**: 5-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 6, next to Insadong Ssamziegil - **Amenities**: Group seating available, takeout, reservations, Wi-Fi - **Seating**: Mostly 4-person tables, spacious dining room - **Ordering**: Table-order tablet system - **Ordered menu**: Pork belly set ₩21,000 + hoe-makguksu change ₩3,000 / Clear chodang sundubu ₩10,000 / Salad buckwheat gimbap ₩7,000 / Half-and-half buckwheat pancakes ₩9,000 - **Signature dishes**: Perilla oil makguksu, chodang sundubu, buckwheat gimbap, kkamak-jang pork belly *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Main photo of Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch in Insa-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-01-1hyu9-1200.webp) Today I want to introduce a place where you can enjoy cozy hanok vibes and proper Gangwon-do local food at the same time — Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch, well known as a Korean restaurant near Anguk Station! ![Hanok exterior with the words 'house-made noodles' visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-02-vwwhs-900.webp) ## 5 minutes from Anguk Station Exit 6, a hanok Korean restaurant in Insa-dong It's a 5-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 6, so subway access is great, and it's right next to Insadong Ssamziegil, which made it perfect for a date. I loved the atmospheric hanok exterior, and seeing the words 'house-made noodles' made me want to dive into the makguksu (buckwheat noodles) right away, haha. - Address – 3 Insadong12-gil, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours – Daily 11:00–21:30 - Amenities – Group seating available, takeout, reservations, Wi-Fi ![Entrance area of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-03-h46bi-m-900.webp) I was already excited about the house-made noodles, and curious how good the buckwheat gimbap would be from the place that first invented it. ![Cozy interior décor](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-04-936iu-900.webp) Especially since this is the first directly-run branch, in downtown Seoul's Insa-dong, of a restaurant with a proud two-generation history on Gangmun Beach in Gangwon-do — my expectations were high, and the cozy interior put me at ease right away. ![Spacious dining hall with 4-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-05-pcra3-900.webp) ### Seating and atmosphere Most tables were set up for four people like this, and the dining room was bigger than expected, so we could eat comfortably. ![Table-order tablet menu screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-06-1czek-900.webp) ![Makguksu and rice dish menu lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-07-1rs0r-900.webp) ![Drinks menu including dongdongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-08-1xyfb-900.webp) ## What we ordered and the prices You order through a table-order tablet, and there was a wide range of dishes ready — from sets to makguksu, rice dishes, buckwheat gimbap, and side dishes, haha. The signature menu items are perilla oil makguksu, chodang sundubu (soft tofu), buckwheat gimbap, and kkamak-jang pork belly, and since we wanted to try a variety, we ordered several dishes, haha. - Pork belly set ₩21,000 + change to hoe-makguksu ₩3,000 - Clear chodang sundubu ₩10,000 - Salad buckwheat gimbap ₩7,000 - Half-and-half buckwheat pancakes ₩9,000 The drinks and alcohol menu was simple, but I thought it was a nice touch that they had dongdongju (rice wine) available. Also, maybe because the original branch started in Gangwon-do, there was a corner selling Gangwon-do souvenirs, and the interior really matched the hanok setting beautifully. ![Neatly plated table spread of ordered dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-09-1j1ev-900.webp) The food arrived so neatly plated that I felt great even before taking a bite — the generous portions and varied spread were really satisfying. ![Hoe-makguksu topped with pollock jeotgal](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-10-1pyyc-900.webp) ![Close-up of the hoe-makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-11-pkx35-900.webp) ## So how does the hoe-makguksu with pollock jeotgal taste? First up, the mixed makguksu made with house-made noodles and topped with pollock jeotgal (fermented pollock relish) — there was a generous amount of the jeotgal, so I could really enjoy its rich umami. ![Mixed hoe-makguksu with pollock jeotgal](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-12-zzm57-900.webp) ![Pollock jeotgal and buckwheat noodles lifted together with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-13-1orvi-900.webp) The pollock jeotgal was really soft, and each bite delivered a rich umami flavor. I liked that the seasoning wasn't too sharp — the jeotgal and noodles were well balanced, making for a really well-rounded mixed makguksu. ![House-made buckwheat noodle strands](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-14-5jh69-900.webp) Since the buckwheat noodles are house-made, you could really taste the subtle buckwheat aroma in the noodles — genuinely delicious, haha. ![Plate of pork belly from the pork belly set](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-15-ezjlf-900.webp) ![A piece of pork belly topped with green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-16-hpqul-900.webp) ### The pork belly that came with the set And the pork belly that came with the set — boiled without any gamey smell, so tender and delicious, and pairing it with green onion kimchi was a great combination too. ![A bowl of clear chodang sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-17-1h06e-900.webp) ## Chodang sundubu, made in the heart of Seoul And this is chodang sundubu (soft tofu), the dish I usually seek out when I visit Gangneung — I really loved that you can get this level of quality in the heart of Seoul. Scooping it up like this, the soft tofu rose in soft, cloud-like curds that looked so appetizing, ![A spoonful of soft, cloud-like chodang sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-18-12aff-900.webp) and once in my mouth, it just melted away, leaving a really rich, nutty flavor — genuinely delicious chodang sundubu! The clean, nutty taste was great on its own, but if it's a bit bland for you, you can mix in the seasoning sauce served on the side, haha. ![A plate of salad buckwheat gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-19-vb23k-900.webp) ![Cross-section of buckwheat gimbap packed with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-20-g8lc2-900.webp) ![A piece of buckwheat gimbap picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-21-z5thn-900.webp) ## Salad buckwheat gimbap and half-and-half buckwheat pancakes And this is the buckwheat gimbap first created by Goshine Donghae Makguksu, truly famous as a Korean restaurant near Anguk Station — packed with buckwheat noodles and crisp, fresh vegetables. One bite delivers a great texture, soft buckwheat noodles, and the freshness of the sauce, all coming together into a really healthy, delicious combination. ![Crispy half-and-half buckwheat pancakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-22-1kapm-900.webp) And then there's buckwheat pancakes, which our little one loves — she doesn't like the steamed kind, but likes the kind that's fried in oil like this. The visual of the crispy fried pancakes here was already so appealing. ![Cross-section of the meat buckwheat pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-23-uaa7v-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the kimchi buckwheat pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course-24-jouqc-900.webp) Since it was half-and-half, we got to enjoy two flavors — a meat pancake with a clean, well-balanced meat flavor, and a kimchi pancake with a nicely spicy kick, haha. Both were great side dishes to share alongside the other dishes. ## Would I recommend this for a Korean-restaurant date in Insa-dong? I visited Goshine Donghae Makguksu, which I'd recommend as a Korean-restaurant date spot near Anguk Station where you can feel the quiet charm of a hanok in the middle of a busy city while tasting proper Gangwon-do local food. If you're looking for a restaurant near Anguk Station or a Korean restaurant in Insa-dong with real atmosphere, I definitely recommend stopping by Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch — a place that's already appeared on TV, which only adds to the trust! ## Where it is - Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch (고씨네동해막국수 종로직영점) - 3 Insadong12-gil, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 인사동12길 3 1층 - 37.5744624, 126.9846887 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%A0%EC%94%A8%EB%84%A4%EB%8F%99%ED%95%B4%EB%A7%89%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5744624,126.9846887,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-queue/insadong-makguksu-hanok-set-course/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt