# Gangnam Korean restaurant for a late-night hangover cure: Geumnyeong

- By Yeobaek (https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways/)
- Written Sep 9, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of an in-store sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@restaurant-doorways/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/index.md)

## In short

Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is a beef gomtang (Korean beef bone soup) restaurant near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam, Seoul. After an all-nighter, the writer and a friend ordered two large gomtang bowls and loaded up on banchan (side dishes) like perilla leaf soybean paste salad, cucumber peppers, and pickled garlic from the self-serve bar. The broth was rich but clean, the meat portion generous — a solid lunch spot for curing a rough morning.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, 1F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Yeoksam-dong 601-16)
- **Getting there**: 88m from Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9, Sinbundang Line)
- **Hours (Mon–Fri)**: 10:30–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00, last order 21:30)
- **Hours (Sat)**: 10:30–20:00 (break 15:00–17:00, last order 19:30)
- **Closed**: Sundays (also closed 9/25 for Chuseok)
- **What we ordered**: Two large (특) gomtang bowls
- **Menu**: Gomtang, rice noodle soup, pollock salad, boiled pork slices
- **Amenities**: Group seating, takeout, delivery, reservations, separate restrooms, kids' facilities

*as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026*

![Full table spread of gomtang at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-01-1c2z2-900.webp)

It was one of those hours after an all-nighter when you're too exhausted to notice daylight, let alone hunger. My friend called me out for gukbap (soup with rice), and off we went for a bowl of gomtang.

![Interior of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch near Sinnonhyeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-02-webu9-1200.webp)

## Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch: location and hours

- 📍 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Yeoksam-dong 601-16)
- 🚇 88m from Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9, Sinbundang Line)
- 🕒 Mon–Fri 10:30–22:00 (break 15:00–17:00, last order 21:30)
- 🕒 Sat 10:30–20:00 (break 15:00–17:00, last order 19:30)
- Closed Sundays / ※ Closed 9/25 for Chuseok
- 🧾 Group seating, takeout, delivery, reservations, separate men's/women's restrooms, kids' facilities

![Entrance and signboard of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-03-zaa06-900.webp)

![Exterior of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch on Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-04-hgute-900.webp)

Usually after pulling an all-nighter I have zero appetite and no idea what to eat. But the moment my friend said "let's get gukbap," I was suddenly starving.

![Spacious dining hall tables at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch during lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-05-1dddo-900.webp)

![Room-like private seating area at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-06-uyc9c-900.webp)

## Lunchtime atmosphere: fine solo or with a group

Where we met for lunch was Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch, close to Sinnonhyeon Station.

The place was bigger and cleaner than I expected, making it a comfortable spot for a lunchtime meal.

There were solo diners too, and the tables had enough space that chatting with a friend over the meal felt easy. There's also a room-like private area, which seems handy for all kinds of visits.

Geumnyeong Gomtang opened this Yeoksam-dong location following its original branch in Wangsimni, and it's known for using 1++ grade Korean beef, the highest grade available.

Another feature here is the tonic broth, simmered daily with medicinal herbs.

![Interior signage at the beef gomtang specialty restaurant Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-07-1fhyz-900.webp)

## What we ordered: two large gomtang bowls

After sitting down, we ordered right away — two large (특) gomtang bowls.

![Menu board at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-08-ti6rl-900.webp)

![Menu listing gomtang, rice noodle soup, and boiled pork slices](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-09-1wyxx-900.webp)

The menu isn't just gomtang — there's also rice noodle soup, pollock salad, and boiled pork slices, so there's something to pick depending on your mood. Craving hot broth? Get gomtang. Want something else? Go for the noodle soup or pork.

![Self-serve banchan bar at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-10-1goo3-900.webp)

## What's on the self-serve banchan bar

While getting ready for side dishes, I spotted the self-serve bar!

A staff member told us to help ourselves to whatever banchan (side dishes) we wanted, and there were way more options than I expected. From perilla leaves to cucumber peppers, there was plenty to choose from, so I loaded up a good amount.

The kimchi comes out in a jar at the table — we scooped and cut it ourselves, and with that, the meal setup was complete.

From radish strips to pickled peppers, pickled garlic, cucumber peppers, and perilla leaf soybean paste salad — the variety was bigger than I thought. Tasting each one, they were all good, so I kept reaching for more while waiting for the gomtang. The perilla leaf soybean paste salad and cucumber peppers were especially good — honestly, you could eat a whole bowl of rice with just these side dishes.

![Perilla leaf soybean paste salad and pickles gathered from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-11-kizv0-900.webp)

![Jar kimchi and assorted side dishes served at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-12-1nhoa-900.webp)

## The gomtang: broth and meat

And finally, the gomtang arrived!

The broth was clear and clean, but from the very first spoonful I could taste a deep beefy aroma.

![A bowl of large-size gomtang with clear broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-13-9ky6u-900.webp)

Being served piping hot made it taste even better.

![A spoonful of hot gomtang broth lifted from the bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-14-8pjod-m-966.webp)

Above all, the large size comes packed with a lot of meat.

![Large-size gomtang packed with beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-15-1irvi-900.webp)

With gukbap, sometimes the rice is still there but the meat's already gone — here, it felt like the meat just kept coming no matter how much I ate. It was also tender with no gamy smell,

![Tender beef chunks in the gomtang with no gamy smell](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-16-1g3sb-966.webp)

![Lifting a piece of beef out of the gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-17-1rg9t-900.webp)

and the broth itself was rich yet not heavy — clean-tasting, which I loved.

![Toreom-style rice and broth in the gomtang bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-18-16e2a-900.webp)

The rice comes prepared toreom-style (warmed by pouring hot broth over it), so the broth naturally soaks into every grain — eating it together with the soup worked really well.

> With so many side dishes, it genuinely felt like a healthy, home-cooked meal from Mom.

![Gomtang served alongside various side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-19-1rgvi-900.webp)

Every single banchan was delicious.

![Full meal spread of gomtang with banchan](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-20-2x07x-900.webp)

And this place's gomtang, even though it's rich, never felt heavy or dull — it was quite clean-tasting.

![Rich but clean broth of Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-21-v97uf-900.webp)

Rather than a strong, punchy gukbap, this was a mild style where the deep flavor of the broth really shines through — light enough for lunch without feeling too heavy.

![A spoonful of mild gomtang broth with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-22-nopyd-900.webp)

The broth itself isn't punchy, but the deep flavor of the stock really comes through — with every spoonful, I loved how clean yet rich the gomtang tasted.

![Finishing up a bowl of gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-23-1vfp8-900.webp)

Both the soup and the side dishes were so good, and the staff were really kind, so my friend and I said, "let's come here often to cure our hangovers," and finished every bit!

![A Chupa Chups lollipop given after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan/geumnyeong-gomtang-yeoksam-self-bar-banchan-24-c9s2x-900.webp)

## A Chupa Chups lollipop after the meal

After we finished eating, they even handed us a cute little dessert each — a Chupa Chups lollipop. Filling up on hot gomtang and then getting a candy on the way out just made me weirdly happy.

## Where it is

- Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch (금녕곰탕 역삼점)
- 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, 1F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 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

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