# Cabbage-wrapped pollack salad with gomtang in Wangsimni: Geumnyeong - By Mina S. (https://superchart.com/en/@porcelain-hours/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@porcelain-hours/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@porcelain-hours/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/index.md) ## In short Geumnyeong Gomtang is a beef soup (gomtang) restaurant in Wangsimni, Seongdong, Seoul, about 190m from Wangsimni Station Exit 1. On a weekend evening, minari (water parsley) gomtang and myeongtae hoe muchim (spicy pollack salad) were ordered, with the pollack wrapped in cabbage leaves and eaten between spoonfuls of the clean broth. The minari stayed crisp without an overpowering scent and suited the soup well, making a mild, filling dinner. ## Good to know - **Address**: 11 Wangsimni-ro 20-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul - **Location**: About 190m from Wangsimni Station Exit 1 - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 10:30–22:00, Sat 10:00–22:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 21:30 - **Closed**: Sundays - **Parking**: No on-site parking; use nearby public parking lots - **Ordered**: Minari gomtang, spicy pollack salad *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* ![A bowl of Geumnyeong Gomtang's minari gomtang, the signature dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-01-16q5p-1200.webp) Hi, this is Honchel :) Whenever I crave a hearty meal these days, a warm bowl of soup is the first thing that comes to mind 🥰 Last weekend I went to Geumnyeong Gomtang near Wangsimni Station. I was looking for somewhere to eat in Wangsimni and ended up here — turned out to be a great spot for a clean, warm bowl of gomtang (Korean beef bone soup). ## Geumnyeong Gomtang: location, hours and parking Geumnyeong Gomtang is at 11 Wangsimni-ro 20-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, about 190m from Wangsimni Station Exit 1. - Mon–Fri 10:30–22:00 - Break time 15:00–17:00 - Last order 21:30 - Saturday 10:00–22:00 - Closed Sundays No parking on-site ❌️ please use a nearby public parking lot! ![Exterior of Geumnyeong Gomtang in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-02-1cnob-900.webp) ## Weekend evening atmosphere and the waiting area We visited on a weekend evening, and with the sun already down, the exterior had a soft, atmospheric glow. Even from outside, it felt naturally like a proper gomtang restaurant, and it looked like a comfortable place to walk into for a meal :) ![Entrance area of Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-03-15ci4-900.webp) Walking in, there was a waiting area right by the entrance 🥰 I liked that they'd set up a space where waiting guests could sit comfortably during meal times, and the whole place felt clean overall. ![Waiting seats near the entrance of Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-04-f55ee-900.webp) ![Table layout on the first floor of Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-05-j3j5y-900.webp) The interior was neatly organized. Since I visited in the evening, the second floor was already closed up for the night 🥹 We ate on the first floor, and the table spacing was fine and everything felt well kept, making for a comfortable meal :) ![Neatly arranged first-floor seating at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-06-umq7x-900.webp) The table had a water bottle and cups neatly set out — even the water bottle looked clean and caught my eye :) ![Water bottle and cups set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-07-1w5m7-900.webp) ## Wrapping pollack sashimi salad in cabbage That day at Geumnyeong Gomtang we ordered minari gomtang and pollack sashimi salad (명태회무침). We tried the pollack salad first 🥰 The seasoning added a nice little kick to the otherwise mild, clean broth, and it was tasty on its own too 👍🏻 ![Table spread with minari gomtang and pollack sashimi salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-08-pedbz-900.webp) I tried piling the pollack salad onto cabbage leaves and wrapping them together — the cabbage and pollack salad worked so well together that I kept reaching for more :) A spoonful of gomtang followed by a bite of the wrap made for a surprisingly addictive combo! ![Pollack sashimi salad piled on a cabbage leaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-09-5zsqj-900.webp) ![Close-up of a plate of pollack sashimi salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-10-1vurw-900.webp) ## How does Geumnyeong Gomtang's minari gomtang taste? Next we tried the minari gomtang, and honestly, it was one of the best gomtangs I've ever had. The hot broth was loaded with minari (water parsley), and a subtle, fragrant aroma rose from the bowl. ![Minari gomtang piled high with minari](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-11-pmblf-900.webp) The minari itself was genuinely better than expected! It kept its crisp texture, and the scent wasn't too strong, so it paired really well with the mild broth. Anyone who likes minari would probably love this. ![Minari gomtang served together with a bowl of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-12-1808i-900.webp) Eating it together with rice made the broth even more filling, and it was clean and not overly rich — an easy, comfortable dinner. ![Rice cake and meat lifted out of the gomtang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-13-ya5r9-900.webp) ![Gomtang meat dipped into the accompanying sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad-14-qq2qk-900.webp) ## Rice cakes and dipping sauce in the gomtang There were even rice cakes in Geumnyeong Gomtang's soup! Eating the rice cakes with the broth was a nice surprise treat. Dipping them into the accompanying sauce gave yet another layer of flavor. With rice on the side too, it felt like a proper, satisfying dinner :) ## Is Geumnyeong Gomtang worth it as a Wangsimni restaurant? If you're looking for a hearty meal near Wangsimni Station, Geumnyeong Gomtang seems like a solid choice 🫶🏻 The minari gomtang in particular was easy to eat, with the warm broth and fragrant minari working well together, and ordering the pollack sashimi salad alongside gave the meal a fun, different pairing :) If you're craving a soup-based meal in Wangsimni and want something clean and filling, this place is worth a visit. It's close to Wangsimni Station, so it's easy to get to — a good reference point for anyone looking for a place to eat in Wangsimni ❤️ ## Where it is - Geumnyeong Gomtang (금녕곰탕) - 11 Wangsimni-ro 20-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 왕십리로20길 11 금녕곰탕 - 37.562919, 127.0351332 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B8%88%EB%85%95%EA%B3%B0%ED%83%95/@37.562919,127.0351332,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@porcelain-hours/wangsimni-gomtang-minari-pollack-salad/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt