# Hongdae Korean restaurant for gomtang lunch: Doonjeong Hongdae - By Sangrok (https://superchart.com/en/@meals-become-stories/) - Written Sep 2, 2026 - Updated Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@meals-become-stories/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@meals-become-stories/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@meals-become-stories/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/index.md) ## In short Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant about 200 m from Hongik University Station Exit 1 in Mapo, Seoul. I had clear gomtang, yukhoe bibimbap, and a half portion of dressed beef with my son for lunch. The clean, odor-free broth and lightly seasoned beef with minari were the highlights for me. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 동교로 183-12 1층) - **Distance from station**: About 200 m from Hongik University Station Exit 1 - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00; break time 15:00–17:00 (as stated in the original post) - **Parking**: Parking in front of the restaurant, as stated in the original post - **What we ate**: Clear gomtang ₩12,000; yukhoe bibimbap ₩15,000; half portion of dressed beef ₩11,000 - **Other listed menu prices**: Yukjeon ₩17,000; spicy Korean beef gomtang ₩15,000; Korean beef tripe hot pot ₩54,000 - **Restaurant feature**: Open kitchen - **Price reference**: ₩12,000 ≈ $8.9 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩11,000 ≈ $8.2 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 2, 2026* I went to Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch (도온정 홍대직영점) in Seoul to have lunch with my son. I had heard its gopchang jeongol (tripe hot pot) was well known and considered visiting for dinner, but we ate during the day to fit my son's schedule. ![Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch visited for lunch with my son](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-01-11f93-900.webp) ## What was the clear gomtang like? The clear gomtang was ₩12,000 per bowl. It contained beef shank, and the broth was clear and clean without any off smell. Both my son and I especially liked the gomtang broth during this meal. ![Clear gomtang eaten at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-02-17jgw-900.webp) ![Doonjeong gomtang with clear broth and beef shank](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-03-8fz41-900.webp) My son said it was delicious and that he would come back with his girlfriend. I did not have much of an appetite that day, but the broth's clean taste stayed with me. ![Food ordered for lunch at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-04-1mual-900.webp) The dressed beef we ordered was a half portion, but it still felt generous. The fresh taste of minari (water parsley) made it a good accompaniment to the gomtang. ![Doonjeong dressed beef ordered with gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-05-1s2lw-m-900.webp) ## How close is it to Hongik University Station, and what was it like inside? The address is 1F, 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and it is about 200 m from Hongik University Station Exit 1. The hours listed in the original post were 11:00–21:00, with a break time of 15:00–17:00, and parking was listed as being in front of the restaurant. ![Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch near Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-06-adunh-m-900.webp) Once I walked inward from Exit 1, the area felt relatively quiet. At the restaurant, I also saw a notice that it had been selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey for two consecutive years. ![Doonjeong in an inner alley near Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-07-1r8ry-900.webp) Inside, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the staff greeted us warmly. From the open kitchen, I could see food being plated. ![Comfortable interior of Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-08-167pa-900.webp) ![Doonjeong interior with an open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-09-kcg3h-900.webp) ## What were the lunch menu and prices like? That day, we ordered clear gomtang, my son's favorite yukhoe bibimbap (raw beef mixed rice), and a half portion of dressed beef. The menu prices listed in the original post are as follows. ![Doonjeong menu information for a lunch visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-10-uqao5-1200.webp) - Clear gomtang: ₩12,000 - Yukhoe bibimbap: ₩15,000 - Half portion of dressed beef: ₩11,000 - Yukjeon (pan-fried beef): ₩17,000 - Spicy Korean beef gomtang: ₩15,000 - Korean beef tripe hot pot: ₩54,000 Kimchi and kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) came as side dishes. The kkakdugi was not overly fermented, which suited my taste. ![Kimchi and kkakdugi served with a Doonjeong lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-11-188hy-900.webp) I was satisfied with the gomtang as a ₩12,000 bowl for lunch. We also ate yukhoe bibimbap, but the clear gomtang broth was what impressed me most. ![A bowl of gomtang eaten for lunch at Doonjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-12-jxigd-900.webp) ![Doonjeong lunch with gomtang and yukhoe bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-13-1sl63-900.webp) ## How was the dressed beef with gomtang? The dressed beef was beef shank tossed with vegetables including minari and onion. The seasoning was not strong and suited my taste. ![Dressed beef shank with minari and onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-14-1jrur-900.webp) It was also comfortable to eat while talking with my son. It was nice to have lunch together before shopping and walking around Hongdae. ![Lunch at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch with my son](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-15-1gr80-900.webp) ![Lunch at Doonjeong during a Hongdae outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-16-o4e8o-900.webp) Looking at the menu, I thought it would also be nice to come for a drink at dinner. The Korean beef tripe hot pot was ₩54,000 and seemed less burdensome than elsewhere, but I did not try it that day. ![Meal dishes ordered at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-17-1wmuh-900.webp) I added a half portion of dressed beef because I thought gomtang alone might feel a little lacking, and the two dishes went well together. ![Half portion of dressed beef ordered with gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-18-sxbci-900.webp) With the dressed beef alongside the clear broth, I felt full while still feeling light. It is the combination I would choose again from that meal. ![Dressed beef eaten with Doonjeong gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-19-l7fb4-900.webp) ![Doonjeong lunch with gomtang and dressed beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-20-aplfs-851.webp) ## How was lunch with family during a Hongdae outing? The lunch was more memorable because I had it while chatting with my son during my visit to Seoul. We went to a café afterward, and in the evening I returned to Hongdae with my daughter to shop and watch a performance. ![Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch lunch with family](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-21-lbqeh-900.webp) ![Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch visited during a Seoul outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-22-1mgez-900.webp) ![Blue Ribbon Survey notice at Doonjeong in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-23-2ec5j-m-900.webp) At the time of my visit, the Exit 1 side where the restaurant is located felt quieter than the Exit 9 side. Next time, I would like to come for dinner and try the tripe hot pot that I did not have this time. ![Blue Ribbon Survey notice at Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch-24-1e7pa-900.webp) ## Where it is - Doonjeong Hongdae Direct Branch (도온정 홍대직영점) - 1F, 183-12 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 동교로 183-12 1층) - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 183-12 1층 - 37.5574457, 126.9214142 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%84%EC%98%A8%EC%A0%95%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5574457,126.9214142,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@meals-become-stories/doonjeong-hongdae-gomtang-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt