# Hongdae solo meal after shopping: yukhoe bibimbap, Baengni Gomtang - By Jiwon Lee (https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-lunch-ledger/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-lunch-ledger/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mangwon-lunch-ledger/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/index.md) ## In short Baengni Gomtang is a Korean restaurant on Wausan-ro 29-gil in Mapo, Seoul, near Hongik University Station, serving gomtang (clear beef bone soup) and yukhoe bibimbap (rice with raw beef). After a solo shopping trip in Hongdae, the basic size of the soy-sauce Korean beef yukhoe bibimbap at Baengni Gomtang arrived with a clear gomtang and three sides: salted seafood, potato salad and kkakdugi (radish kimchi). Sunlight through the full-length windows and wide gaps between tables made eating alone easy, and Baengni Gomtang is a good pick on a day you want a mild, unhurried meal. ## Good to know - **Korean beef gomtang**: 12,000 won - **Korean beef gomtang (special)**: 15,000 won - **Yukhoe bibimbap**: Choice of soy sauce or gochujang; special size available - **Side menu**: Mini yukhoe, mini suyuk (boiled pork), handmade tteokgalbi, mandu (dumplings) - **Other menu**: Korean beef yukhoe dishes, jeongol hot pots - **Address**: 40-18 Wausan-ro 29-gil, 1st floor, Unit 1, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: Short walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 6 (Gyeongui-Jungang Line) and Exit 9 (Line 2) - **What was ordered**: Korean beef soy sauce yukhoe bibimbap (basic size), served with gomtang and 3 side dishes - **Price reference**: ₩12,000 ≈ $8.9 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* ## Why Baengni Gomtang after a day of shopping in Hongdae? Baengni Gomtang is a Korean restaurant on Wausan-ro 29-gil, not far from Hongik University Station. I'd been shopping alone in Hongdae and got jostled around by all the crowds, and suddenly I was desperate for Korean food! Hungry, I went looking and ended up here—! True to its name, Baengni Gomtang (백리곰탕) has both gomtang and yukhoe bibimbap. I almost just went straight home, but figured I'd need a solid meal to have the energy to get there, so I stopped in. The location is at the very bottom of this post :) It's not far from Hongik University Station! ![Exterior of Baengni Gomtang near Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-01-1rq64-900.webp) ![Entrance of Baengni Gomtang on Wausan-ro 29-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-02-qz2zn-900.webp) If you head out from Hongik University Station and turn onto the side street on the left, Baengni Gomtang comes right into view. It's also a convenient spot to grab a meal before heading to a café or elsewhere nearby. A good place to stop by while spending a day in Hongdae. ![Interior of Baengni Gomtang with sunlight through the picture window](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-03-9t5l0-900.webp) ![Clean, tidy interior of the Baengni Gomtang dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-04-i6unl-900.webp) ## Inside Baengni Gomtang: is it comfortable for eating alone? The inside of Baengni Gomtang is cozy but by no means small — a pleasant space overall. There's a big picture window so it never feels stuffy, and warm sunlight pours in giving it a snug feeling. I visited alone, and it turned out to be a really nice place for solo dining! The interior is clean and fuss-free overall, so it was easy to just focus on the food. ![Tables further inside Baengni Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-05-1t6vh-900.webp) ![Spaced-out tables at Baengni Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-06-1uybd-900.webp) There are more tables further inside! The tables aren't packed too closely together, so there was no cramped feeling while eating, and it felt comfortable whether dining solo or with a friend. The tables also seemed well kept and clean. Tidy and orderly overall 😊 ## Baengni Gomtang menu and prices ![Baengni Gomtang menu board showing beef gomtang prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-07-epdkv-900.webp) Baengni Gomtang's beef gomtang is ₩12,000, and the special beef gomtang is ₩15,000. The yukhoe bibimbap can be ordered with soy sauce or gochujang, and it also comes in a special size. ![Yukhoe bibimbap menu listing at Baengni Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-08-1d85d-900.webp) Sides you shouldn't skip—! There's mini yukhoe, mini suyuk (boiled pork), handmade tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties), and mandu (dumplings) too. ![Side menu board for mini yukhoe, suyuk, and tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-09-yqvgk-900.webp) They also had beef yukhoe dishes and hot pot (jeongol) dishes that are great for a meal or as a drinking snack 😆👍🏻 ## Basic-size soy yukhoe bibimbap, served with gomtang ![Full table setting of beef soy sauce yukhoe bibimbap with gomtang and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-10-1cj6n-900.webp) Visiting alone, I ordered Baengni Gomtang's beef soy sauce yukhoe bibimbap. They set down a warm gomtang and three neatly prepared side dishes alongside it. ![A bowl of clear gomtang served alongside the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-11-112og-900.webp) ![Three side dishes: salted seafood, potato salad, and kkakdugi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-12-1uhx7-900.webp) I tried the gomtang before digging into the rice bowl, and — ah, I should've just ordered the gomtang instead! It was clear and clean-tasting, so good. And the salted seafood, potato salad, and kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) were each delicious too. ![Beef soy sauce yukhoe bibimbap generously topped with raw beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-13-1coko-900.webp) After drinking the gomtang that came alongside, I thought maybe I should've ordered that instead, but the soy yukhoe bibimbap turned out just as tasty, so no regrets haha. The beef soy sauce yukhoe bibimbap had more raw beef than I expected, which went really well with the rice. Mixing the rice with the yukhoe and various vegetables gave it a nice range of textures and made for a filling meal! You could really tell the yukhoe was fresh. The soy sauce wasn't salty, just slightly sweet, and delicious 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ![Basic-size yukhoe bibimbap from Baengni Gomtang mixed together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap-14-1l8ah-1200.webp) I ordered the basic size instead of the special size. The portion was just right for eating alone and feeling full :) After getting completely overwhelmed by the crowds in Hongdae, it was the perfect meal to recharge. ## Is Baengni Gomtang worth it for a mild meal in Hongdae? There are so many restaurants in Hongdae that it's always hard to decide what to eat, but on a day when you want something easy and gentle rather than heavily seasoned food — a proper, satisfying meal — I'd recommend stopping by Baengni Gomtang near Hongik University Station 😊 Baengni Gomtang is on the 1st floor of 40-18 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, close to Hongik University Station's Exit 6 (Gyeongui-Jungang Line) and also near Exit 9 (Line 2). The owner was kind too, and it was a wonderful place to visit for a clean, proper Korean meal. Next time I visit, I'd like to try a different menu item than what I had this time. I want to come back just for the gomtang. If I lived in this neighborhood, I think I'd order delivery from here often. Next time I should bring family or a friend ^^ ## Where it is - Baengni Gomtang (백리곰탕) - 40-18 Wausan-ro 29-gil, 1st floor, Unit 1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로29길 40-18 1층 1호 - 37.555721, 126.928182 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%B1%EB%A6%AC%EA%B3%B0%ED%83%95/@37.555721,126.928182,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mangwon-lunch-ledger/hongdae-baekri-gomtang-solo-beef-tartare-bibimbap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt