# Hongdae Korean restaurant for gomtang with kkakdugi: Anok - By Jinha (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-apron-hook-2/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-apron-hook-2/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-apron-hook-2/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/index.md) ## In short Anok is a Korean restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, where diners can enjoy Pyongyang naengmyeon, gomtang, and braised pork tail in a hanok setting. We ordered all three, and the gomtang with kkakdugi was especially memorable. Verdict: Anok is a great pick for a special hanok meal in Hongdae. ## Good to know - **Address**: 13-4 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 홍익로 13-4) - **Location**: 7-minute walk from Hongik University Station Exit 9 - **Hours**: 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00); closed every Monday - **Group seating**: Up to 12 people; limited seating, so advance inquiries are recommended - **Clear gomtang**: ₩13,000 / special ₩17,000 - **Pyongyang naengmyeon**: Mul (broth) ₩14,000 / bibim (spicy mixed) ₩15,000 - **Yukhoe bibimbap**: ₩18,000 - **Braised pork tail**: ₩29,000 - **Cold sliced pork**: Full plate ₩24,000 / half plate ₩13,000 - **Yukhoe**: ₩26,000 - **Pork bokjengban / Korean beef bulgogi hot pot**: ₩45,000 / ₩64,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Signature view of Anok, a hanok restaurant in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-01-7xo4z-1200.webp) ## A hanok find in a Hongdae alley: Anok (안옥) Today, I’m introducing this totally unexpected hanok spot I found in Hongdae! I was walking up the stairs in an alley and honestly got such a surprise... A tiled roof suddenly appeared, so much so that I wondered, “Is this really Hongdae?” I fell for it from that moment 🏮 This is Anok, known for its Pyongyang naengmyeon (Pyongyang-style cold noodles) and gomtang (clear beef soup)!!! ![Anok’s tiled-roof exterior in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-02-gcqob-900.webp) I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a good Hongdae lunch spot, too. Gomtang makes such a satisfying lunch‼️‼️ ![Anok above the stairs in a Hongdae alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-03-7xl4x-900.webp) Could you imagine a place like this in Hongdae? Haha, climb the alley stairs right in central Hongdae and—there’s a hanok~~ ![Anok hanok encountered in an alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-04-1ojg6-900.webp) ![Wide view of Anok’s hanok exterior in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-05-13kxh-900.webp) ![Anok’s hanok gate and gravel path](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-06-1p4lf-900.webp) ![Anok entrance with a gravel path](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-07-1875u-900.webp) The hanok’s original structure has been preserved, so when you open the main gate, there’s a gravel path. It feels like you’ve gone away on a trip. I really, really recommend it to anyone who wants to properly soak up hanok vibes! ![Atmospheric hanok space at Anok](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-08-12tat-900.webp) ![Dining area inside Anok](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-09-1xwbz-900.webp) ![Hanok interior atmosphere at Anok](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-10-6th7z-900.webp) ## Inside Anok and its group seating The interior has all the atmosphere, too... Group seating is available for up to 12 people, and since seats are limited, they said they can arrange things if you call ahead 🤗 ![Anok interior with group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-11-jh95a-900.webp) ![Table seating inside Anok](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-12-7feen-900.webp) ![Seating in Anok’s dining space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-13-q6iy7-900.webp) ## Anok’s menu and our order - Clear gomtang ₩13,000 / special ₩17,000 - Pyongyang naengmyeon: mul (broth) ₩14,000 / bibim (spicy mixed) ₩15,000 - Yukhoe bibimbap ₩18,000 - Braised pork tail ₩29,000 - Cold sliced pork: full plate ₩24,000 / half plate ₩13,000 - Yukhoe ₩26,000 - Pork bokjengban ₩45,000 / Korean beef bulgogi hot pot ₩64,000 ![Anok menu and menu selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-14-13p4i-900.webp) We made a nice full order of gomtang + Pyongyang naengmyeon + braised tail! ![Table setting with gomtang, Pyongyang naengmyeon, and braised tail](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-15-1xcvx-900.webp) ## Side dishes that pass the test from the kkakdugi > Side-dish lineup The dadegi (seasoned chili paste), napa cabbage kimchi, gungchae (pickled stem lettuce), and kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) had my mouth watering just from the look of them 🤤 You know kkakdugi is what makes or breaks a place like this, right? ![Dadegi, kimchi, gungchae, and kkakdugi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-16-138fw-900.webp) Passed 👍👍👍👍 A kkakdugi gem, haha ## Pyongyang naengmyeon loaded with meat > Pyongyang naengmyeon Pyongyang naengmyeon packed with me~at ![Pyongyang naengmyeon loaded with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-17-5bnua-900.webp) ![A bowl of Anok’s Pyongyang naengmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-18-gnhz4-900.webp) It had been a while since I’d enjoyed it this much ㅜ Pyongyang naengmyeon is famous as a dish people either love or hate, but I don’t think this one would divide people. They’ll bring mustard and vinegar separately if you want them, but we skipped them and enjoyed its original flavor 👍 ## Two flavors of gomtang with dadegi > Gomtang This one was loaded with meat, too~~~ ![Clear gomtang loaded with meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-19-1oy66-900.webp) A bite with delicious kkakdugi... ![Gomtang eaten with kkakdugi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-20-6741b-900.webp) ![Gomtang and kkakdugi table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-21-2ium1-900.webp) The kkakdugi was seriously delicious, so having it with the gomtang was absolute heaven 👍👍 ⭐️My recommendation: enjoy the soup as it is first, then add a little dadegi later for a spicy kick. You get to experience two different charms in one bowl. ![Gomtang with dadegi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-22-1pe0w-900.webp) ## The generously portioned braised pork tail > Braised tail The braised pork tail portion was seriously enormous... I was shocked when I saw it 😳🫢🫢 Look at that crazy amount, haha ![Generous portion of braised pork tail](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-23-ri67n-900.webp) ![Anok’s sweet and spicy braised pork tail](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok-24-1fgti-900.webp) Such an addictive flavor, haha. The braised tail was sweet and spicy with just the right level of heat—not overpowering at all, and so easy to keep eating! When we finished, it felt like we’d really had a restorative meal 💪💪💪💪 I highly recommend Anok to anyone who wants a relaxed meal in a space full of hanok charm, or anyone looking for somewhere special in Hongdae! ## Where it is - Anok (안옥) (안옥) - 13-4 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 홍익로 13-4) - 서울특별시 마포구 홍익로 13-4 - 37.5536729, 126.9229752 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%88%EC%98%A5/@37.5536729,126.9229752,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-apron-hook-2/hongdae-hanok-gomtang-anok/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt