Sinnonhyeon gomtang restaurant: extra meat add-on dinner, Geumnyeong

Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch: brass-bowl beef soup near Sinnonhyeon Station

I stopped by Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch near Sinnonhyeon Station for dinner. I've always been a fan of gomtang (beef bone soup), so naturally that's what I ordered. I especially love hot broth with tender meat, and Korean food served neatly in brass bowls.

The gomtang I had that day wasn't loud or heavily seasoned — I could comfortably savor the flavor of the ingredients themselves, which I liked.

How to get to Geumnyeong Gomtang from Sinnonhyeon Station

Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is at 1F, 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It's close enough to Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station that getting there by public transit was easy. I visited in the evening, and the crowd ranged from solo diners to families. It looked comfortable for eating alone, but also fine for a group.

What the dining room looks like

Walking in, the interior struck me as clean but traditional. A lot of Korean restaurants these days lean modern, but Geumnyeong's traditional feel suited the food perfectly.

The tables had decent breathing room too, which made for a relaxed meal. The ease of a gomtang menu and the atmosphere of the restaurant matched well.

What I ordered: gomtang plus an extra meat portion and pollock salad

Geumnyeong menu

• Gomtang ₩13,000 (special) ₩15,000
• Minari gomtang ₩14,000 (special) ₩16,000
• Rice noodle soup ₩13,000 (special) ₩15,000
• Minari rice noodle soup ₩14,000 (special) ₩16,000
• Meat sari ₩5,000 / tendon sari ₩4,000 / rice noodle sari ₩2,000 / rice ₩1,000
• Pollock salad (myeongtae hoemuchim) ₩14,000
• Boiled meat platter (mulsuyuk) 2 people ₩39,000 / 3 people ₩57,000 / 4 people ₩73,000
• Extras: meat ₩19,000 / tendon ₩18,000 / rice noodles ₩5,000 / egg kimchi porridge ₩3,000
• Soju·beer ₩5,000 / makgeolli ₩4,000 / Chungha ₩6,000 / bokbunja ₩18,000 / cola·cider ₩2,000

I ordered the gomtang and the pollock salad. I started with the basic gomtang, but as I ate, the meat turned out to be better than I expected. It was soft and clean-tasting, so good with the broth that I ended up ordering extra meat.

What I liked was that gomtang here isn't just about the broth — you get to enjoy plenty of meat alongside it.

How the 13,000 won gomtang tastes

One reason I love gomtang is that it's never overpowering, yet a bowl leaves you fully satisfied. Geumnyeong's version wasn't a dish that hits you hard from the first spoonful — it was the kind you savor slowly, letting the depth of the broth unfold.

Eating the meat with the broth together felt clean but hearty. I tend to reach for gomtang especially when I'm tired or low on energy — a warm bowl always seems to melt away some of the day's fatigue. Maybe that's why this bowl felt unusually comforting that evening.

Self-serve doenjang perilla leaves that taste like a country kitchen

Honestly, what stuck with me as much as the main dish was a banchan (side dish) from the self-serve corner. Among several options, the doenjang kkaennip (soybean-paste perilla leaves) stood out.

One bite and it tasted like something I ate as a kid in the countryside — a familiar, nostalgic flavor.

It's not a flashy side dish, but this kind of banchan is what really shapes the mood of a Korean table. Paired with the gomtang, it matched the broth's clean flavor nicely.

Why myeongtae hoemuchim pairs well with gomtang

The myeongtae hoemuchim (spicy pollock salad) I ordered alongside had a totally different charm. If gomtang is warm and mellow, the pollock salad woke up my appetite with its sweet-and-sour seasoning.

Taking a spoonful of gomtang and then a bit of pollock salad, the alternating flavors made the meal more fun. Personally, I think ordering the pollock salad alongside the gomtang was the right call rather than sticking to gomtang alone.

Is Geumnyeong Gomtang worth it for dinner in Gangnam?

Dinner at Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch wasn't about flashy flavors — what I remember most is the comfort of a warm bowl of gomtang. I like savoring the natural taste of food, and this bowl suited that preference well.

It seemed like a good spot for a simple solo meal, and just as good for a warm Korean meal with family. Gomtang is the dish I reach for most when I'm low on energy, and after this warm broth and meat, I felt ready to wrap up the day. If you're near Sinnonhyeon Station looking for a Korean restaurant, a solo-dining spot, or a bowl of gomtang, Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is worth remembering.

Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch: hours, prices and address

• Address: 1F, 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Hours: Mon–Fri 10:30–22:00 / Sat 10:30–20:00
• Break time: 15:00–17:00
• Closed: Every Sunday
• Location: Near Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station