# Gangnam Korean restaurant for minari gukbap: Geumnyeong Gomtang - By Chabun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-address-book/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-address-book/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-address-book/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/index.md) ## In short Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is a Korean restaurant near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam, Seoul. I tried minari gukbap and gomtang rice noodles, with rich broth and a generous spread of side dishes. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a warm lunch with either rice or noodles. ## Good to know - **Signature gomtang**: ₩13,000 - **Boiled beef slices**: ₩39,000 for 2 people - **Seasoned pollock sashimi**: ₩14,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Exterior of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-01-3piku-966.webp) I wanted a warm Korean meal near Sinnonhyeon, so I visited Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch. It is easy to reach on foot from Sinnonhyeon Station, making it a good lunch spot, and this time I tried the minari gukbap and gomtang rice noodles. ![Table spread with minari gukbap and gomtang rice noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-02-16shy-966.webp) The gomtang (Korean beef soup) itself was rich and delicious, but personally, I really loved how many side dishes came with it. Seasoned perilla leaves, doenjang-seasoned perilla leaves, cucumber, chili peppers, kimchi, and pickles—having each one alongside the meal made it feel much more complete. ## Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch, a Korean meal spot near Sinnonhyeon ![Location information for Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch near Sinnonhyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-03-l82tq-966.webp) It is easy to walk to from Sinnonhyeon Station, so it looks like a solid option for lunch or for people working nearby. It is comfortable enough to come alone for a bowl of gomtang, while two people can order gomtang plus another dish and share. ![Interior of Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-04-1ibdi-966.webp) ## Gomtang simmered with 1++ Korean beef ![Information about 1++ Korean beef gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-05-8i8j2-966.webp) Geumnyeong Gomtang says it uses 1++ grade Korean beef. The information says the broth is simmered daily with medicinal herbs, and another feature is the torem style, where the rice is served already soaked with broth. The signature gomtang is ₩13,000. Gomtang can sometimes be simply mild, but here the broth had a noticeably deep beef flavor. ![Gomtang broth and torem-style rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-06-1s9yb-966.webp) A spoonful of rice with the broth tasted naturally blended together rather than separate. ## Does minari gukbap go well with gomtang? ![A fragrant bowl of minari gukbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-07-1y9n9-1200.webp) One of the dishes I had this time was minari gukbap, rice soup with water dropwort. I wondered whether gomtang broth and minari would really work together, but the fragrant minari made the broth taste cleaner. If you like minari, this is definitely a combination you would enjoy. Take a spoonful of broth, then eat the minari and beef together, and the aroma really comes through—it felt a little different from ordinary gomtang. I think it would suit broth lovers or anyone looking for a Sinnonhyeon lunch. ## Gomtang rice noodles for days when you want noodles instead of rice ![Gomtang rice noodles topped with beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-08-8mr5u-966.webp) The gomtang rice noodles we ordered alongside it were also memorable. They are a little different from typical Vietnamese pho: this dish uses Geumnyeong Gomtang's broth as its base with rice noodles added. The noodles were soft without becoming overly soggy, and there was a generous amount of beef on top, so it was filling as a full meal. If you want gomtang but feel like noodles rather than rice that day, this would be a great fit. It could also be a slightly different option for a Gangnam rice-noodle lunch. ## The variety of side dishes made it even better ![Varied side dishes served with gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-09-ygwnp-966.webp) One thing I liked quite a lot here was the side dishes. There were seasoned perilla leaves and doenjang-seasoned perilla leaves, along with cucumber, chili peppers, kimchi, and pickles. ![Seasoned and doenjang-seasoned perilla leaf side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-10-qk6m0-966.webp) Since gomtang is naturally centered on the broth, one side dish can really change the feel of the meal as you eat. The seasoned perilla leaves made it taste a little richer, while the doenjang-seasoned leaves brought another savory, salty note, so it was fun alternating between them. ![Perilla leaf side dishes to enjoy with gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-11-1ynfo-966.webp) The kimchi and pickles also went well with the gomtang, so I found myself carefully enjoying every side dish too. Personally, I tend to be very satisfied with Korean restaurants that put together this kind of thoughtful banchan spread. ![Kimchi and pickled side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-12-1ds61-966.webp) ## Also a good place for a solo meal in Gangnam ![Gomtang enjoyed as a solo meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-13-1rn7a-966.webp) Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch seems fine for eating alone too, since its menu centers on one-bowl meals. Even just one bowl of signature gomtang is filling, and if you enjoy gukbap, it is an easy place to drop into when deciding on lunch. ![A bowl of signature gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-14-1ebnd-966.webp) There are so many restaurants around Sinnonhyeon and Yeoksam, but at lunchtime many can be overly crowded or feel expensive. When you want rice with warm broth, a gomtang place like this can feel more comfortable instead. ![A warm gomtang meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-15-1m545-966.webp) ## There are also boiled beef slices and seasoned pollock sashimi ![Boiled beef slices and seasoned pollock sashimi menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-16-14pgx-966.webp) Besides the signature gomtang, there are dishes such as boiled beef slices and seasoned pollock sashimi. The boiled beef slices are listed at ₩39,000 for two people, and the seasoned pollock sashimi is ₩14,000. If you are visiting with two or more people, adding an order of beef or seasoned sashimi to share could be nice rather than each having only a bowl of gomtang. ![Boiled beef slices to share](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-17-4y97p-966.webp) ![Side dishes available to order together](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-18-1u57b-966.webp) I had the minari gukbap and gomtang rice noodles this time, but next time I would like to try the boiled beef slices too. ![Boiled beef slices I would like to try next time](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-19-h1zgr-966.webp) ## When you are craving a warm Korean lunch near Sinnonhyeon ![A gomtang lunch near Sinnonhyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-20-14hln-966.webp) Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch felt like the kind of place that would come to mind when you want a warm bowl of soup near Sinnonhyeon Station. The rich gomtang broth was good, and the minari gukbap, fragrant with minari, was nice too. The gomtang rice noodles seem especially suited to people who prefer noodles over rice. ![Minari gukbap and gomtang rice noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-21-fk3t2-966.webp) Above all, there were so many side dishes to enjoy—seasoned perilla leaves, doenjang-seasoned perilla leaves, kimchi, and pickles—that I did not get tired of the meal until the end. If you are looking for a Korean meal near Sinnonhyeon, a solo dining spot in Gangnam, or a slightly different Gangnam rice-noodle lunch, keep Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch in mind. Next time, I would like to have the signature gomtang or boiled beef slices as well. ![Finishing a meal at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap-22-scnnu-966.webp) ## Where it is - Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch (금녕곰탕 역삼점) - 1F, 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로4길 1 1층) - 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-address-book/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-gukbap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt