# Gansuk-dong tripe hot pot with Korean beef and udon: Gukdam, Incheon - By Eunbyeol (https://superchart.com/en/@rainy-lunch-gyeonggi/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Namdong, Incheon - Sponsored: This post was written after a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@rainy-lunch-gyeonggi/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@rainy-lunch-gyeonggi/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/index.md) ## In short Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch is a sundaeguk (blood sausage soup) and tripe hot pot restaurant near Gansuk-ogeori Station in Gansuk-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon. Sharing the Korean beef tripe hot pot with a friend, the writer also ordered sundaeguk, a plate of sundae (blood sausage) and udon noodles, and the spicy, nutty hot pot broth deepened the longer it simmered. It was the best tripe hot pot the writer has had so far. ## Good to know - **Location**: 8 Namdong-daero 897beon-gil, 1F Unit 101, Namdong-gu, Incheon - **Nearest station**: Fairly close to Gansuk-ogeori Station - **Hours**: Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM - **Closed**: Sundays - **Ordered**: Korean beef tripe hot pot, sundaeguk, sundae, udon noodles *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* Looking for a good tripe hot pot spot in Gansuk-dong, I visited Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch with a friend. ![A spread of Korean beef tripe hot pot eaten at Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-01-1plgq-1200.webp) That day we centered the meal around the Korean beef tripe hot pot, but also ordered sundaeguk, sundae, and udon noodles on the side. ![Sundaeguk and sundae ordered alongside the Korean beef tripe hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-02-eztml-966.webp) The tripe hot pot in particular hit the spot so well that I'd say it was the best I've ever had. ## Where is Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch, and what are its hours? Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch is located at 8 Namdong-daero 897beon-gil, 1F Unit 101, Namdong-gu, Incheon. It's a fairly short walk from Gansuk-ogeori Station, so it wasn't hard to find. ![Exterior of Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch near Gansuk-ogeori Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-03-6ie1n-900.webp) They're open Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM, closed on Sundays. ![Neatly arranged seating inside Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-04-10w4j-900.webp) Walking in, it had the cozy feel typical of a soup restaurant, but everything was neatly arranged overall, which made it nice for a slow meal with a friend. ## How does the Korean beef tripe hot pot broth taste? The Korean beef tripe hot pot was what I was most looking forward to that day at Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch. ![Pot of Korean beef tripe hot pot starting to boil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-05-st35g-900.webp) As it started bubbling, the tripe and vegetables mingled together and the broth grew richer and richer — the smell alone was promising. Tasting the broth first, it was deeply spicy yet savory, not just aggressively hot, and it was the kind of flavor that kept pulling my spoon back in. The tripe had a rich, savory flavor that came alive the more you chewed it, and it paired really well with the broth. I told my friend right away that this was the best tripe hot pot I'd ever had. ![Tripe hot pot with the broth turned rich, tripe lifted out](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-06-1xum3-966.webp) What I loved most was how the broth kept deepening in flavor the longer it simmered. Alternating between fishing out tripe and taking spoonfuls of broth, the pot emptied out before I knew it. ## Finishing the tripe hot pot with udon noodles After eating a good amount of the tripe and vegetables, we added the udon noodles. A hot pot really doesn't feel complete until you've had the noodles at the end, right? With the broth already infused with all that savory tripe flavor, adding the udon noodles made everything taste even richer. The chewy noodles soaked up the spicy broth beautifully, perfect for slurping, and my friend and I kept reaching for more chopsticks-full all the way to the bottom of the pot. ![Udon noodles added into the tripe hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-07-irzy5-900.webp) ![Udon noodles lifted up, coated in the spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-08-14mh8-900.webp) I usually pay close attention to broth flavor when eating hot pot, and that day, even while chatting with my friend, I kept going back for more. The Korean beef tripe hot pot alone was satisfying, but adding the udon noodles made the meal so much more filling. ## The sundaeguk ordered alongside the tripe hot pot We also ordered sundaeguk to go with the hot pot. Served piping hot in a stone bowl, the sundaeguk broth was clean yet deep, offering a different appeal from the hot pot. ![Sundaeguk served in a stone bowl at Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-09-1vns4-966.webp) I tasted the broth on its own first, then seasoned it to my taste, which made it easy to finish the whole bowl comfortably. ![A bowl of sundaeguk tasted broth-first](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-10-1d4d1-900.webp) If the hot pot was spicy and intense, the sundaeguk felt more like a hearty, filling comfort — ordering both together was a great call. ![Table set with both tripe hot pot and sundaeguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-11-106zo-966.webp) Sharing a variety of dishes with a friend made the meal feel so much more abundant than sticking to just one menu item. ## Sundae served warm at Gukdam We also had the sundae (blood sausage), and I loved its chewy texture and savory flavor. ![A plate of warm sundae served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-12-1qtyd-900.webp) What stood out about Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch is that they serve the sundae warm. It was great to pick at while the hot pot simmered, and it also paired well with the sundaeguk. A little salted shrimp or salt on the side brought out the sundae's clean flavor even more, so I kept reaching for it. From the Korean beef tripe hot pot to the sundaeguk, sundae, and udon noodles, all the dishes came together naturally. ![Sundae served with salted shrimp and salt on the side](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-13-4t3mo-966.webp) ## Verdict after sharing the hot pot with a friend Out of everything at Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch, our Gansuk-dong tripe hot pot outing with a friend, the flavor of the Korean beef tripe hot pot stuck with me the most. ![Broth remaining in the tripe hot pot pot after eating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-14-1e8jo-900.webp) ![Side dishes set alongside the tripe hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-15-1bzrm-900.webp) I love tripe hot pot and have tried it at plenty of places, but to my taste, this was the best one yet. ![Tripe lifted up from the Korean beef tripe hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-16-11thz-900.webp) ![Table at Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam-17-1xe5b-900.webp) Rich, spicy broth, savory tripe, and finishing it off with udon noodles made for a truly filling meal. Sharing the sundaeguk and sundae on top of that made the whole meal even more satisfying. ## Where it is - Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch (국담순대국 본점) - 8 Namdong-daero 897beon-gil, 1F Unit 101, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea - 인천광역시 남동구 남동대로897번길 8 1층 101호 - 37.4626001, 126.7076045 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%AD%EB%8B%B4%EC%88%9C%EB%8C%80%EA%B5%AD%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4626001,126.7076045,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@rainy-lunch-gyeonggi/gansek-dong-hanwoo-gopchang-jeongol-gukdam/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt