One-serving daechang grill at a Mokdong gopchang restaurant: Omokgyo

Today I'm bringing you a review of a true hidden gem near Omokgyo Station — Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch, where you can enjoy quality Korean beef intestine in comfort along with a torch fire-show performance right in front of you.

Where Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch is, and its opening hours

Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch is on the 1st floor of 226-13 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, 223m from exit 1 of Omokgyo Station. Hours are Sat–Sun 12:10–22:40, Mon–Thu 16:00–22:40, and Fri 15:00–22:40, with last order at 22:00. One notable perk: free corkage for wine and whiskey (glasses provided free), plus complimentary scallion kimchi and spicy sundubu-jjigae as basic sides.

Getting there from Omokgyo Station, and where to park

It's about a 3-minute walk (223m) from exit 1 of Omokgyo Station on Line 5, so it's very accessible by public transport. It's on the 1st floor, so it's easy to spot even from inside the alley. If you're driving, parking in front of the restaurant is difficult, so use a nearby public parking lot or the E-mart Mokdong lot, about 7 minutes on foot.

What the dining room feels like

Gopchang restaurants usually have round tables and can get pretty loud, but there was none of that here — the interior felt really clean and tidy! The tables were spaced generously, which made it perfect for chatting comfortably with company. It's a comfortable space that would work great both for a work dinner or a date.

Omokgyo Gopchang menu prices and set options

[Signature and grilled items] Traditional handmade garlic gopchang (200g) ₩28,900 (limited to 30 servings a day!), mixed gopchang (200g) ₩27,900 (garlic gopchang, beef gopchang, makchang, daechang, heart, honeycomb tripe), beef gopchang (200g) ₩27,900, grilled daechang/makchang (200g each) ₩25,900, garlic beef short rib (150g) ₩25,000, beef brisket (150g) ₩20,000.

[Cooked dishes/meals] Jin gopchang hot pot (2–3 servings) ₩48,000 (limited to 10 servings a day), fresh spinal cord one plate ₩22,000 (limited to 5 servings a day), gopchang hot pot stone bowl ₩17,000, Jumunjin gol bibim noodles ₩12,000, Omokgyo fried rice (1–2 servings) ₩6,900.

• Couple set (2–3 people, ₩93,000): mixed gopchang (400g) + brisket (150g) + gopchang hot pot stone bowl + a plate of Omokgyo fried rice
• Family set (3–4 people, ₩119,000): mixed gopchang (600g) + brisket (150g) + gopchang hot pot stone bowl + a plate of Omokgyo fried rice
• Royal set (4–5 people, ₩150,000): mixed gopchang (800g) + brisket (150g) + gopchang hot pot stone bowl + choice of Omokgyo bibim noodles or dongchimi noodles + a plate of Omokgyo fried rice

※ The mixed gopchang includes traditional handmade garlic gopchang, beef gopchang, daechang, makchang, honeycomb tripe, and heart.

Free sides: sundubu-jjigae and scallion kimchi

Omokgyo Gopchang gives you sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew), chives, cheonyeop (beef tripe), tuna salad, and scallion kimchi as basic sides!

Above all, the sundubu-jjigae's spicy paste had real depth of flavor, and the scallion kimchi really seemed to be the signature dish.

Ordering one serving of beef gopchang and one of grilled daechang

We ordered one serving of gopchang and one serving of daechang.

The beef gopchang and grilled daechang we ordered came pre-seared once cleanly in the kitchen. That's great because it cuts down a lot on the effort and time of grilling.

The tableside torch searing show

After bringing the meat to the table, the staff member put on a flashy torch fire-show performance right there, which was visually delightful and also gave the surface of the meat a deep smoky char that made it look so much more appetizing! This was the first time I'd seen a fire show at a gopchang restaurant, so it was pretty surprising haha 😆

Since they use fresh Korean beef slaughtered the same day, the beef gopchang was packed tight with savory fat inside! The plump grilled daechang was crispy on the outside, and the moment you bit in, savory melted fat spread smoothly through your mouth. They grill the restaurant's signature 'original scallion kimchi,' a complimentary side, right on the grill along with the meat — pairing it with the meat, its tanginess perfectly balances the richness for an incredible combination.

Finishing with 6,900-won Omokgyo fried rice

Honestly, I was already full, but after finishing the gopchang, there's an unmissable K-dessert: fried rice.

As expected, its slightly spicy, savory flavor exploded, and it was the perfect hearty way to finish the meal.

Restrooms and the black-and-white self-photo booth

The restroom was amazing — not only was it inside the restaurant, they even had mouthwash in there! Such a nice touch.

On the way out, you can even take a black-and-white self-photo, so we left having had a really fun meal.

Who Omokgyo Gopchang suits best

I'd strongly recommend this to anyone near Omokgyo Station who wants a high-quality Korean beef gopchang experience that's a treat for both the eyes and the mouth. With generous space between seats, it's also a great choice for an after-work company dinner or a date.