# Gangnam Korean restaurant with pollock salad: Geumnyeong Gomtang - By Narin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soft-light/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-soft-light/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-soft-light/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/index.md) ## In short Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch is a Korean restaurant near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam, Seoul. I ordered minari gomtang and seasoned pollock salad alone, with savory broth, generous beef shank, crisp kimchi, and six self-serve side dishes. A seriously satisfying solo meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 강남구 봉은사로4길 1 1층) - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 10:30–22:00 - **Closed**: Sunday - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Menu**: Gomtang, pho, seasoned pollock salad, boiled beef slices, dumplings - **Parking**: The original post lists parking as available, but also advises that building parking is unavailable. *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch near Sinnonhyeon Station This spot sits beside Coffee Bean near Sinnonhyeon Station. It is practically right in front of Exit 4 of Sinnonhyeon Station, where Line 9 and the Shinbundang Line meet, so the access is excellent. Parking is unavailable due to the building, so I recommend parking at a nearby public lot before visiting. ![Exterior of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-01-nuz3x-875.webp) ![Entrance to Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-02-144r1-874.webp) ![Location of Geumnyeong Gomtang near Sinnonhyeon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-03-a4gc9-858.webp) ![Area around Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-04-1gak0-873.webp) ![Outside view of Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-05-svwil-865.webp) ## A clean, spacious interior and a focused menu The interior at Geumnyeong Gomtang, a Gangnam meal spot, is so clean, comfortable, and spacious. As you would expect from a newly opened Korean restaurant, every corner was spotless, and the owner was kind too—there was so much charm that put me in a good mood from the moment I walked in. ![Clean and spacious interior of Geumnyeong Gomtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-06-1yrd0-875.webp) The menu here focuses on just a few things: gomtang (beef soup), pho, seasoned pollock salad, boiled beef slices, and dumplings. I loved that the simple menu made choosing easy, while also making me expect they would do each dish really well. Bongsam came alone, but ordered both minari gomtang and a generous serving of seasoned pollock salad. ![Geumnyeong Gomtang menu selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-07-zyfij-876.webp) ![Minari gomtang and seasoned pollock salad ordered for one](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-08-1an77-900.webp) ## Crisp, tangy kimchi and self-serve side dishes Honestly, kimchi is everything at a gukbap or kalguksu restaurant, and I always think places that bring it out in a little jar have the basics down. This was clearly house-made Korean kimchi, and it was truly so crisp and tangy—absolutely delicious. ![Complimentary kimchi in a jar](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-09-19j7k-867.webp) ![Crisp and tangy complimentary kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-10-134vz-900.webp) I noticed a self-serve corner when I came in, so I went to take a look. Is Geumnyeong Gomtang, this Gangnam meal spot, secretly a baekban restaurant...? Kimchi alone would have made this side-dish lineup moving enough, but there were no fewer than six more side dishes ready to go. Bongsam took just a little to taste, and every single one was a winner. ![Self-serve corner with six side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-11-12f7v-900.webp) ## Savory minari gomtang broth and beef shank Wow, the dishes came out quickly after barely any wait. Seriously, what is this visual? The second they hit the table, I was completely won over. ![Gomtang and side dishes set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-12-14bxn-872.webp) What is this generous bowl..? It was piled high with finely chopped minari (water parsley), and even though I had not ordered the special size, it was full of meat. There was also plenty of rice inside, properly soaked in that savory broth. The presentation was incredible. ![Minari gomtang filled with water parsley](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-13-1kxdp-900.webp) ![Gomtang generously filled with meat and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-14-1isp0-900.webp) There was seriously so much tender beef shank. The thickness was just right, so it was not tough at all and tasted so, so good. The fragrant minari joined the pleasantly salty broth, and wow—I immediately thought, ah, this is why people come here. ![Minari gomtang with beef shank](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-15-1tiqd-900.webp) And with crisp, sweet-and-tangy kimchi on the side, what more is there to say...? This alone was already a perfect meal, so I honestly did not need any other side dishes. It was such an eye-opening delicious bite that I wanted to praise myself for finding this place today. ![A bowl of gomtang served with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-16-siivi-834.webp) ## A solo-meal combination with seasoned pollock salad And then there was the seasoned pollock salad, which I could not possibly skip even though I had dropped by alone for a Gangnam meal. I was honestly surprised—this was the first place that had served it with this much vegetables. ![Seasoned pollock salad served with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-17-sb7fi-900.webp) ![Generous serving of seasoned pollock salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-18-1ng6q-900.webp) Wow... the seasoning had such great balance: sweet, tangy, spicy, with nothing missing. It was so soft that I could not feel a single bone, yet it also had that pleasing chewiness. It was just amazing. ![Sweet and tangy seasoned pollock salad with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-19-ejomp-1200.webp) Paired with the crisp vegetables, it gained freshness as well as texture, and the harmony was wonderful. One bite made me instantly understand why they serve it as a full plate. Owner, you clearly know good food—two thumbs up. ![Gomtang topped with seasoned pollock salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-20-3j3gy-900.webp) And when you put it on the gukbap, the combination is wonderful in a completely different way. If you usually love pickled foods or sweet-and-tangy flavors, this pairing is an absolute must. Next time Bongsam comes to eat alone in Gangnam, I will come here again and order this exact combination. ![Seasoned pollock salad and gomtang meal pairing](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-21-1nuf1-752.webp) ![Gomtang with tteokguk rice-cake slices](https://img.superchart.com/images/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap-22-lbl6i-900.webp) Oh my—while eating, I found the cute detail of a few tteokguk rice-cake slices tucked inside. It felt a little like finding treasure, and their chewy texture made the meal even more fun. On my way out after paying, I popped a lollipop in my mouth as a palate cleanser—how nice is that? ## My thoughts on this Korean restaurant for solo dining So, after visiting Geumnyeong Gomtang, Bongsam personally felt that it was a Korean restaurant perfectly suited to eating alone. The savory broth is excellent, and every basic seasoning is delicious. It is kind, clean, and the food tastes great—a place you will not regret visiting, so go check it out in style! ## Where it is - Geumnyeong Gomtang Yeoksam Branch (금녕곰탕 역삼점) - 1 Bongeunsa-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 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-soft-light/sinnonhyeon-gomtang-minari-honbap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt