# Hongdae solo lunch with mini yukhoe and tteokgalbi sides: Baengni

- By Narin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soft-light/)
- Written Sep 9, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary store visit as a sponsorship.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soft-light/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-soft-light/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/index.md)

## In short

Baengni Gomtang is a Korean beef restaurant three minutes' walk from Exit 7 of Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. Dining solo, the writer ordered hanwoo gomtang (Korean beef bone soup) with mini yukhoe (raw beef) and tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty) as sides, and found the basic soup already generous with thick boiled beef while the sides were reasonably portioned for the price. A clean, tidy restaurant in Hongdae's alleys — good for a filling meal or for curing a hangover.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 40-18 Wausan-ro 29-gil, 1F Unit 1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:00
- **Break time**: 15:00–17:00
- **Parking**: Not available; use nearby public parking lot
- **Location**: 3-minute walk from Exit 7, Hongik University Station (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
- **Ordered**: Hanwoo gomtang, mini yukhoe, tteokgalbi

*as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026*

Hey, it's Bongsam, here to taste some proper hanwoo (Korean beef) in style. I visited Baengni Gomtang, a clean and tidy Korean restaurant that's become a Hongdae favorite.

- Address: 40-18 Wausan-ro 29-gil, 1F Unit 1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00 (break time 15:00–17:00)
- Parking: Not available ❌

![Exterior of Baengni Gomtang near Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-01-elg0o-820.webp)

![Baengni Gomtang signboard and entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-02-1byyr-900.webp)

## Walking there from Hongik University Station, and parking

This spot sits near the Daea Apartments in Seogyo-dong. Coming out of Exit 7 of Hongik University Station (Gyeongui-Jungang Line), you can get here within a 3-minute walk, so accessibility is great. For parking, I'd recommend leaving your car at a nearby public parking lot before you come.

![Building housing Baengni Gomtang in a Seogyo-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-03-10vyk-863.webp)

![Path leading up to the Baengni Gomtang entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-04-1cklj-m-834.webp)

## An atmosphere that's great for eating alone

The inside of Baengni Gomtang, a Hongdae Korean restaurant favorite, is small but clean and well put together. Since it's on the second floor of the building, natural light pours in, making it bright, and the small tables are arranged efficiently. I came alone and sat at a two-person table — no awkward stares, just perfect.

![Bright interior table at Baengni Gomtang with natural light](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-05-ypdz4-900.webp)

![Two-person seat ideal for eating alone](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-06-151ki-847.webp)

A genuinely clean restroom, fitting for a new-generation Korean restaurant. How great is it that even a small place has an indoor bathroom? The mother-of-pearl cabinet detail beside it looked stylish while still feeling properly Korean — I loved it.

![Restroom inside the restaurant with mother-of-pearl cabinet detail](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-07-101qy-856.webp)

![Korean-style interior decor pieces at Baengni Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-08-19ptk-864.webp)

## Menu lineup and what I ordered

The menu at this Hongdae favorite centers on Korean dishes made with hanwoo. Gomtang, yukhoe bibimbap, tteokgalbi, dumpling hot pot — it's full of hearty, easy-on-the-stomach options. The sides were especially cheap, so I ended up ordering three things: mini yukhoe and tteokgalbi on top of my main.

![Table spread of hanwoo gomtang, mini yukhoe and tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-09-i4pxc-1200.webp)

After a short wait, today's lunch came out fast. Wow, it really looked pretty and delicious, and the portion was just right for eating alone — I was so satisfied I could barely stand it.

![Lunch spread portioned right for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-10-luix0-830.webp)

The nice touch: squid jeotgal (salted squid) kkakdugi (radish kimchi) that pairs perfectly with a soup-and-rice dish, plus a salad that works as a light appetizer, all served neatly.

![Side dishes including squid jeotgal and kkakdugi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-11-u6s8y-900.webp)

![Salad served as an appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-12-gjfzo-900.webp)

## Hanwoo gomtang: even the basic bowl came loaded with boiled beef

Even though I didn't order the premium version, the hanwoo gomtang was generous and even pretty to look at. A really clean, tidy bowl topped with one cute ginseng root. Just looking at that slightly bitter, fragrant root made me feel healthier already.

![Bowl of hanwoo gomtang topped with ginseng root](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-13-1gi0t-900.webp)

The rice comes already mixed into the soup, so the broth soaks in properly — great. I usually love a ton of green onion in soup dishes, and somehow they knew, because they piled it on generously. The clean-style broth is easy to slurp down, and it has that crowd-pleasing flavor even kids would enjoy.

![Gomtang broth and rice topped generously with green onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-14-njml5-865.webp)

Even without ordering the premium bowl, there was this much thick boiled beef inside. They also sell cold jeyuk (boiled pork) and muchim (seasoned dish) here, and I almost ordered that too, but I'm glad I held back — the basic gomtang at this Hongdae favorite already had so much meat that I felt completely satisfied.

![Thick boiled beef inside the gomtang bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-15-m79fl-799.webp)

Scooping up a big spoonful, tossing a side dish on top, and slurping it down — that flavor. It's great as a filling meal, but it's also excellent as a hangover cure. They sell alcohol here too, and I saw people day-drinking while nursing their hangovers — honestly, I was jealous.

![A spoonful of soup and rice topped with a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-16-rxcgc-875.webp)

## How were the tteokgalbi and mini yukhoe sides?

Now for the sides I added because they were so cheap — I love that they give you a reasonable amount at a low price. Sometimes places make ordering feel intimidating with high prices and huge portions, which makes you hesitate, but the owner here really gets it.

![Plate of affordably priced side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-17-15rlr-900.webp)

![Two pieces of handmade tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-18-116p6-900.webp)

This Hongdae favorite doesn't use pre-made products for the sides either. It's genuinely handmade tteokgalbi, made from meat that's been minced and worked by hand — the real deal. It had a proper meaty chew and felt upscale, so I devoured both pieces on my own in no time.

![Cross-section of tteokgalbi showing its meaty texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-19-e1uc9-900.webp)

![Mini yukhoe topped with a ginseng root](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-20-ja1ct-900.webp)

![Close-up of yukhoe with black sesame sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-21-g7d3v-900.webp)

I wondered if the price was even right for yukhoe (raw beef), and there's another ginseng root on top! If it's sliced too thin you lose the texture, which I don't love, but this had a bit of thickness so it had that chewy, satisfying bite. The black sesame sauce especially — salty, sweet, and tangy — was the real kicker. If you like yukhoe, definitely add this side.

![Sign announcing a free item at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi/hongdae-gomtang-side-yukhoe-tteokgalbi-22-ewuhs-861.webp)

Lastly, there's a way to get a free item at the restaurant, so make sure to join in and try the delicious tteokgalbi for yourself. And if you're full, finish it off with a drink — ahhh!

## Final thoughts

So after visiting Baengni Gomtang, this Hongdae favorite, what I felt was that this is a clean, tidy Korean restaurant. The owner is cheerful and kind, serving properly made Korean food. It's a great place for a filling meal, a hangover cure, or a glass of makgeolli — go check it out in style!

## Where it is

- Baengni Gomtang (백리곰탕)
- 40-18 Wausan-ro 29-gil, 1F Unit 1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로29길 40-18 1층 1호
- 37.555721, 126.928182
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%B1%EB%A6%AC%EA%B3%B0%ED%83%95/@37.555721,126.928182,17z

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