# Gangnam gomtang restaurant with rice cakes in the broth: Geumnyeong - By Suan (https://superchart.com/en/@midmorning-seoul/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@midmorning-seoul/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@midmorning-seoul/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/index.md) ## In short Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is a Korean beef gomtang (clear beef bone soup) restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, 88m from Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station. The Minari (Special) Gomtang costs 16,000 won, and set side by side with the regular 14,000 won bowl, the special bowl is nearly twice the diameter and height for only 2,000 won more. With beef shank and tteokguk rice cakes in the broth, plus several group tables and a private room, Geumnyeong Gomtang suits both solo meals and get-togethers. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1st floor) - **Location**: 88m from Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 4 - **Hours**: Mon-Fri 10:30-22:00, Sat 10:30-20:00 - **Break time**: 15:00-17:00 - **Last order**: 30 minutes before closing - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Minari Gomtang**: 14,000 won - **Minari (Special) Gomtang**: 16,000 won - **Seating**: Table seats, several group tables, and a private room - **Price reference**: ₩14,000 ≈ $10.5 · ₩16,000 ≈ $12 · ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* ## Where is Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch, and when is it open? Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is at 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1st floor, just 88m from Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station. Hours are Mon-Fri 10:30-22:00, Sat 10:30-20:00, with a break time from 15:00-17:00, last order 30 minutes before closing, and closed every Sunday. It's really close to the station. ![Exterior of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch near Sinnonhyeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-01-vtxk8-851.webp) It had a clean, cost-effective look that even the fussiest regulars would appreciate. It also gave off an upscale vibe and looked like it had opened fairly recently, which caught my eye. It's tucked neatly into a villa building, but you don't have to walk upstairs, which was a nice plus for the location. Right next to the station too — everything about it worked well. ![Entrance area of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-02-1ide6-900.webp) ![Interior of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch with widely spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-03-42hx0-900.webp) ![Spacious table seating in the main hall at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-04-a54af-900.webp) ![Seating area further inside Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-05-1y59b-m-900.webp) ## Seating at Geumnyeong Gomtang: solo tables, group tables and a room The inside of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is quite spacious. The tables are spread far apart too, so you can sit comfortably without worrying about the next table over. Turnover is also pretty fast — everyone seemed to eat quickly and head out. And even though the place already looks big from here, there's even more seating further inside. There are several group tables too, for larger parties — you could probably push tables together if needed. ![Group seating table at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-06-mho3m-900.webp) There was also a private room further in, which can seat groups as well. With all these different seating options, it's very convenient whenever you visit! ![Private room seating inside Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-07-1r6gw-900.webp) ![Table inside the private room at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-08-h1kpl-900.webp) ## Minari gomtang prices on the Geumnyeong Gomtang menu At Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch, the Minari Gomtang is ₩14,000, and the Minari (Special) Gomtang is ₩16,000. Since I'm a bit of a glutton, I went straight for the special without a second thought — and the portion looked like it was about 1.5 to nearly 2 times bigger. ![Geumnyeong Gomtang menu board showing minari gomtang prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-09-1fgsh-900.webp) The menu is stacked with heavy hitters. It feels like a lineup of Korean food classics with one Vietnamese rice noodle dish thrown in? But looking at the photo, I'm guessing that noodle dish leans more toward a gomtang-style broth with rice noodles added, rather than an actual Vietnamese pho. ![Menu lineup at Geumnyeong Gomtang including a rice noodle dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-10-qoczu-900.webp) There was a little spoon rest in the drawer next to the table. It gave off a bit of a high-end Korean restaurant feel. The drawer only had chopsticks inside, but the spoon comes stuck in your dish when it's served, so don't worry that it's missing from the drawer haha. ![Spoon rest and chopsticks in the drawer next to the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-11-u896q-900.webp) The kimchi came in a little jar-like container along with radish. It had a slightly tangy taste that went surprisingly well with the deep broth. ## How does the minari gomtang taste? Beef shank and tteokguk rice cakes The Minari Gomtang at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch arrives with a spoon already stuck into the broth. Beyond the spoon, the minari (water dropwort) underneath is finely chopped and packed in densely, and the beef shank is absolutely loaded on top. ![Minari special gomtang served with a spoon stuck in the bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-12-1qtew-900.webp) I don't know much about gomtang, but is it normal for a place to give this much meat? I kept being amazed the whole time I ate. ![A bowl of gomtang packed with minari and Korean beef shank](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-13-1pu17-1200.webp) They say it's Korean beef gomtang simmered for a long time with medicinal herbs and beef shank, and you could really smell that deep herbal aroma. The broth had that rich, long-simmered feel to it. This is genuinely something you have to experience in person — the deep aroma the moment it arrives already tells you it's the real deal. The flavor really delivers that deep, slow-cooked taste all at once. ![Close-up of the rich gomtang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-14-6kb1y-900.webp) That slightly tangy kimchi from earlier — genuinely delicious. Definitely not a flavor anyone would dislike. The combination was excellent. ![Minari gomtang paired with tangy kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-15-1uw1v-900.webp) Combined with the fragrant aroma of the minari, it had a really compelling flavor. The broth was so good I wanted to just pick up the bowl and drink it! And the rice comes already mixed in. ### Self-serve side dish corner at Geumnyeong Gomtang There's a self-serve corner with a variety of side dishes you can help yourself to. ![Self-serve side dish corner at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-16-4ggcn-900.webp) We grabbed some dried radish strips and perilla leaves, I think. Sweet and tasty side dishes. ![Dried radish strips and perilla leaves taken from the self-serve corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-17-1fxi7-900.webp) ![Side dish plate placed alongside the gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-18-fidma-900.webp) ### Regular vs special gomtang: how much bigger is the bowl? Here's the size comparison shot. The one on the left is the regular gomtang, and the right is the special — the diameter alone is already noticeably different between the special and the basic bowl, and the height is nearly double too. It genuinely felt like almost twice the portion. But the price difference is only ₩2,000, which is really good value. Everyone, get the special haha~ (That said, the regular size isn't small either. Every table around me was ordering the regular gomtang.) ![Size comparison between the regular gomtang bowl and the special bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-19-1ttd3-900.webp) ![Height difference between the special and regular gomtang bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-20-u10mc-900.webp) Genuinely insanely good. You could just scoop up the broth alone and it'd already be delicious ![A spoonful of gomtang broth and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-21-1r53r-900.webp) but pile on some beef shank too and it becomes a ridiculous level of good. ![Korean beef shank meat piled on a spoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-22-eylbw-900.webp) ![Rice cake dumplings pulled out from the gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-23-1tvu9-900.webp) And then when you dig out the hidden friend? The rice cake dumplings tie everything together perfectly, it's amazing. The rice cake was so soft it became the highlight of the dish. The meat is tender, has no gamy smell, and is completely savory! Isn't the little shovel kind of cute? This is salt — if you feel it needs a bit more seasoning, you can add some. It felt like salt mixed with pepper! But the gomtang as served was never bland or off-balance, so I didn't really need to add any. ![An object in the restaurant that resembled a heater](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special-24-nojbs-900.webp) Not sure what this is, but it looked like a heater so I snapped a photo. And that wraps up this incredibly delicious meal~ ## Would I go back to Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch? Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch had a rich broth and a generous amount of meat, making it a satisfying full meal. The subtle minari aroma especially gave it a charm that set it apart from a typical gomtang. If I visit again, I think I'd order the special minari gomtang again without a second thought haha. Highly recommend it to anyone near Sinnonhyeon Station looking for a hearty Korean restaurant or a great gomtang spot! ## Where it is - Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch (금녕곰탕 역삼점) - 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1st floor) - 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로4길 1 1층 - 37.5045732, 127.0261358 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B8%88%EB%85%95%EA%B3%B0%ED%83%95%20%EC%97%AD%EC%82%BC%EC%A0%90/@37.5045732,127.0261358,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@midmorning-seoul/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-minari-special/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt