# Sinyongsan gomtang restaurant with cold pork: Baekok Yongsan - By Yerin Bang (https://superchart.com/en/@seocho-quiet-tray/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seocho-quiet-tray/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seocho-quiet-tray/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/index.md) ## In short Baekok Yongsan is a pork gomtang (beef-style bone soup made with pork) restaurant in the back alley behind the HYBE building, between Sinyongsan Station and Yongsan Station in Seoul. The order here was the spicy gomtang set, a second spicy gomtang and a half-plate of cold pork, which brought a broth that is spicy without tasting artificial, cold pork with no gamey smell, and cabbage mandu (dumplings). When you want a mild meal that sits easy on the stomach, Baekok Yongsan is the right call. ## Good to know - **Location**: 638m from Exit 1 of Yongsan Station, in the back alley behind the HYBE building - **Parking**: Yongsan Tax Office parking available (free after 18:00 on weekdays and on weekends, they say), a 5-minute walk - **Hours**: Daily 11:00-22:00 - **Ordered**: Spicy gomtang set, spicy gomtang, cold pork half-plate - **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floors, with private room-style spaces - **Order sizes**: Cold pork available as a half-plate; cabbage mandu can be ordered as 2pc a la carte *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ## Where is Baekok Yongsan, and where do you park? Baekok Yongsan is a gomtang (bone soup) restaurant 638m from Exit 1 of Yongsan Station, tucked in the back alley behind the HYBE building near Sinyongsan Station, open daily 11:00-22:00. I was looking for somewhere to eat that wouldn't feel heavy, and ended up at Baekok Yongsan — it was clean and not overdone at all, so I left feeling comfortable, not stuffed! ![Baekok Yongsan exterior and storefront entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-01-13ap4-m-900.webp) Baekok Yongsan sits near Yongsan and Sinyongsan stations, in the back alley behind the HYBE building. Yongsan I'Park Mall and the National Museum of Korea are also nearby! I parked at Yongsan Tax Office and walked about 5 minutes. Parking there is free after 6pm on weekdays and on weekends, so keep that in mind if you're driving. ![Alley leading to Baekok Yongsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-02-kr1yr-900.webp) ![Area around the Baekok Yongsan entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-03-1uceu-900.webp) ![Interior of Baekok Yongsan's first floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-04-1idot-900.webp) ![Seating at Baekok Yongsan with roomy table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-05-1nvjn-900.webp) ## Inside Baekok Yongsan: seating and room for groups Baekok Yongsan has 1st and 2nd floors, and the interior overall feels calm and tidy. With a clean layout and comfortable spacing between tables, it's perfect for a quiet meal or a drink with food. The staff handled everything smoothly so we settled in comfortably~ There's also a room-like private space inside, which looked great for company dinners or group gatherings. ![Sign describing Baekok's menu philosophy](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-06-1faxq-900.webp) This is Baekok's menu description. It read with a real sense of pride. ![Baekok Yongsan menu board showing gomtang options](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-07-1u2e6-900.webp) ![Menu board listing the set menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-08-9vcp4-900.webp) ![Menu board listing side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-09-cb3dq-900.webp) Here's the menu board. There's a set menu plus a range of gomtang and side dishes, so we ordered a few things to try. ![Table set with the ordered spicy gomtang set and cold pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-10-1gj37-900.webp) ### What we ordered at Baekok Yongsan We ordered the spicy gomtang set, spicy gomtang, and cold pork half-plate — a healthy meal sorted! ![Kkakdugi and pickled onion side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-11-1o8e1-900.webp) Here are the side dishes. The kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) was so cute haha. Sometimes the kkakdugi at gomtang places is huge and a bit much, but these pieces were small so I kept picking at them whenever I wanted more. The pickled onion and gochujang (chili paste) side was tangy and delicious, pairing well with the cold pork. ![Small-sized kkakdugi side dish plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-12-x8m1y-900.webp) ## Cold pork half-plate: just right for two Baekok Yongsan's cold pork can be ordered as a half-plate, which was just right for two of us to share. It's boiled pork, chilled and thinly sliced — no gamey smell, and with a chewy, springy texture rather than dryness! ![Thinly sliced cold pork half-plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-13-1sui2-900.webp) Being able to order just a half-plate is so great!! It was the perfect amount for two to share as a side, and the price was easy on the wallet too. With a little of the accompanying sauce on top, it tastes clean with no greasiness! ![A piece of cold pork topped with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-14-194ry-900.webp) If you haven't tried cold pork before, you really should. Eating it cold has its own low-key charm~ ![Cold pork and gomtang served together at Baekok Yongsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-15-md3nk-1200.webp) ## How does the spicy gomtang taste? Spicy but not harsh What we ordered was Baekok Yongsan's spicy gomtang! Unlike the clear, mild base gomtang, this one is moderately spicy with a deep broth~ The heat isn't harsh or like an artificial capsaicin kick — it felt more like the savory richness of a meat-broth gomtang topped with a bit of spicy heat, and I liked it! ![A bowl of spicy, deep-flavored gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-16-rcter-900.webp) The meat inside was soft and thinly sliced, with some chewy fat mixed in for good balance — not greasy, and tasty. There was also a generous amount of meat. ![Thinly sliced pork inside the spicy gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-17-1q3bl-900.webp) The rice comes already mixed into the soup, so the broth soaks in well and makes it even tastier~ ![Rice soaked in the spicy gomtang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-18-wz91u-900.webp) ### The cabbage mandu included in the set Last up is the cabbage mandu (dumplings). It comes as a side included in the set, but I liked that you can also order 2pc separately. You know how sometimes you want a mandu-style side but ordering a whole plate feels like too much ㅠㅠ These are dumpling filling wrapped in cabbage, homemade-style, with a savory tofu taste that feels wholesome, and the spicy kimchi paired nicely with the cabbage. ![Plate of cabbage mandu included in the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork-19-odidr-900.webp) ## Is Baekok Yongsan worth a visit? One last thing — I was surprised to find mouthwash and floss on hand, such a thoughtful touch from Baekok Yongsan! Overall, this branch was neat and clean throughout, and if you're near Sinyongsan craving a hearty bowl of gomtang or clean cold pork with a drink, Baekok Yongsan seems worth a stop 🩵 ## Where it is - Baekok Yongsan (백옥 용산) - 11-76 Hangang-daero 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1st floor - 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로10길 11-76 1층 - 37.5246848, 126.9649523 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%B1%EC%98%A5%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%82%B0/@37.5246848,126.9649523,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seocho-quiet-tray/baekok-yongsan-yeolgomtang-set-cold-pork/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt