# Gangnam Korean restaurant: solo minari gomtang at Geumnyeong - By Damin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-after-noon/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-after-noon/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-after-noon/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/index.md) ## In short Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, that is easy to visit alone near Sinnonhyeon Station. I tried its ₩14,000 minari gomtang, with fragrant water parsley, rich Korean beef broth, and rice prepared in the torim style. Verdict: a hearty, comfortable solo meal in a spotless space, haha. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Yeoksam-dong) - **Hours**: Daily 10:30–22:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 21:30 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Gomtang**: ₩13,000 / Special ₩15,000 - **Minari gomtang**: ₩14,000 - **Seating**: Tables for 2 and 4, plus group seating *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* A little while ago, I was heading to a dermatology clinic near Sinnonhyeon Station that I had booked and started looking for a gukbap (rice soup) place where I could eat alone. Geumnyeong Gomtang (금녕곰탕), an up-and-coming Korean restaurant around Sinnonhyeon with great reviews, caught my eye, so I went to check it out! ![Introduction to a visit to Geumnyeong Gomtang near Sinnonhyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-01-ntrjt-966.webp) ## How to get to Geumnyeong Gomtang from Sinnonhyeon Station The alleys around Sinnonhyeon Station can be confusing, especially if you are directionally challenged, but Geumnyeong Gomtang is easy: come out of Exit 4 and turn into exactly the second alley. I found it right after turning right at the Seven Eleven convenience store by the entrance. ![Directions to Geumnyeong Gomtang from Sinnonhyeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-02-10p2s-966.webp) ![Entrance to Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-03-mn4cu-966.webp) Address: 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Yeoksam-dong) Hours: Daily 10:30–22:00 Break time: 15:00–17:00 Last order: 21:30 Closed: Every Sunday Since it opens at 10:30 a.m., it is also great for an early brunch or for avoiding the lunchtime rush. ## A comfortable atmosphere even when dining alone ![Interior atmosphere at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-04-1uw07-966.webp) ![Tables for comfortable solo dining at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-05-k14b0-966.webp) ![Clean interior space at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-06-1w7or-966.webp) ![Seating layout inside Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-07-16egq-966.webp) I loved that the whole interior felt neat and hygienic. The décor was polished yet clean, and there were already lots of people even though it was not peak time. I especially liked the table layout and atmosphere, where solo diners could eat comfortably without feeling self-conscious. When I visited, there were quite a few nearby office workers and other people enjoying a solo meal around Sinnonhyeon, so I settled in with ease :) There are tables for two and four as well as group seating, making it good not only for dining alone but also for pairs, small lunches, or casual dinner drinks. ![Tables for two and four at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-08-14c36-966.webp) ![Seating including group tables at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-09-1jbtk-966.webp) The open kitchen lets you see right inside, and it really showed how seriously they take cleanliness. ![Open kitchen at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-10-16pmc-966.webp) ## Ordering minari gomtang and the side dishes Gomtang is ₩13,000, or ₩15,000 for the special, so the prices are not too burdensome, and they also sell pho. They have drinking snacks such as boiled beef slices and seasoned dried pollack sashimi, too, so I noticed some people having a daytime drink. This time, I ordered the minari gomtang (₩14,000)! ![Ordering minari gomtang at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-11-oykq9-966.webp) ![Geumnyeong Gomtang menu and minari gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-12-i568o-966.webp) They promptly brought water and kimchi, and the kimchi was so tasty that I refilled it several times, haha. ![Minari gomtang served with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-13-16un6-966.webp) ![Kimchi and basic side dishes at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-14-thqp0-966.webp) Other extra side dishes are available at the self-service station. ![Self-service side-dish station at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-15-17u9r-966.webp) ![Self-service station for extra side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-16-1texb-966.webp) ## Torim-style gomtang piled high with minari Not long after I ordered, a steaming full set of minari gomtang arrived. As soon as the bowl landed on the table, I could smell the fragrant minari (water parsley) and the savory Korean beef broth..! It really comes topped with loads of minari :) The generous pile of fresh green minari looked so appetizing too, haha. There was also an incredibly generous amount of top-grade 1++ Korean beef on top, so it was a very filling portion~ ![Minari gomtang generously topped with water parsley](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-17-1dtec-966.webp) ![Minari gomtang with Korean beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-18-p8nra-966.webp) I took a spoonful of the broth first. The broth itself was seriously rich^^ There was no artificial seasoning taste; instead, it was deep, rich, and clean, with Korean beef bones, meat, and medicinal herbs all coming together. In particular, the rice is served in the traditional torim style, meaning it is rinsed through hot broth before serving. Every grain had absorbed that rich broth base, so it stayed soft and went down smoothly from the first spoonful to the last without getting mushy, hahaha. ![Rich Korean beef broth in minari gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-19-gac5z-966.webp) ![Minari gomtang with torim-style rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-20-1x3td-966.webp) ![Broth and rice in minari gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-21-1v8ky-966.webp) ![A bowl of minari gomtang at Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-22-14290-966.webp) Many regular gomtang places use imported meat or lower-grade beef, but Geumnyeong Gomtang says it carefully selects only “the industry’s only top-grade 1++ Korean beef.” Maybe that is why the broth tasted even deeper and richer, while the meat was tender too. There was so much meat that I could keep eating it. ![A generous serving of Korean beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-23-1vuft-966.webp) Their commitment to using only top-grade 1++ Korean beef, their nourishing broth simmered fresh every day, the kind service, and the pleasant space—everything came together! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for clean Korean food near Sinnonhyeon Station, or a great Sinnonhyeon spot for a comfortable solo meal, haha. ![Minari gomtang at Geumnyeong Gomtang near Sinnonhyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap-24-gixj4-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch (금녕곰탕 역삼점) - 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-after-noon/sinnonhyeon-minari-gomtang-honbap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt