# Balsan Station couple's dinner with own-car parking: Gungmin Nakgopsae

- By Yeoul (https://superchart.com/en/@side-dish-turns/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@side-dish-turns/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@side-dish-turns/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/index.md)

## In short

Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch is a nakji-gopchang-saeu (octopus, beef tripe, shrimp) hot pot restaurant on Gangseo-ro near Balsan Station in Seoul, with its own parking lot right behind the store. A couple booked a table through Naver Reservation, ordered the beef tripe nakgopsae for ₩34,900, finished the whole pot, and picked up free ramen noodles through the receipt review event. If you're looking for a Balsan Station dinner spot with both parking and easy reservations, Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch is the answer.

## Good to know

- **Menu & price**: Beef tripe nakgopsae (nakji-gopchang-saeu hot pot) ₩34,900
- **Hours**: Mon–Fri 10:00–22:00 (last order 21:00), Sat–Sun 11:00–23:00 (last order 22:00)
- **Parking**: Lot behind the store; searchable on T map as '국민 낙곱새 강서 주차장'
- **Reservations**: Naver Reservation available, confirmed instantly
- **Seating**: From 2-person tables up to larger group seating
- **Event**: Free ramen or udon noodle add-on for writing a Naver receipt review
- **Other**: Separate men's/women's restrooms inside the store; tablet ordering at every table
- **Price reference**: ₩34,900 ≈ $25 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

A review of Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch, a great spot for a Balsan dinner or team meal.

![Storefront view of Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch near Balsan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-01-78yy3-1200.webp)

> Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch
> Parking available behind the store
> Book via Naver Reservation (confirmed instantly)
> Also famous as a delivery spot
> Recommended for a Gangseo/Balsan Station team dinner
> Reserve through Naver Reservation

📌 Hours
· Mon–Fri 10:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
· Sat–Sun 11:00–23:00 (last order 22:00)

## Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo parking, right behind the store

Having a parking lot at Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch made things so much easier. Even searching for Magok or Balsan restaurants, it's rare to find one with parking, but here it's provided, so we drove and ate comfortably 🥰 The lot is behind the store, and it even comes up on T map if you search '국민 낙곱새 강서 주차장'!

![The parking lot set up behind Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-02-1y87v-900.webp)
*Gungmin Nakgopsae's Gangseo parking lot*

## Naver Reservation confirmed instantly, no waiting

Let me write about the delicious dinner we had at Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch. There's a chalkboard by the entrance that says "We want to be the oldest restaurant on this street," and seeing that made me expect a little more. It lived up to that expectation.

![The Naver Reservation screen for Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-03-c83w1-m-900.webp)
*Easy booking via Naver Reservation*

![The entrance and chalkboard sign at Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-04-ea42p-900.webp)

We went at a slightly off-peak time, so luckily there was no wait. The store was clean and had a pleasant atmosphere 😀

## Store atmosphere — a big screen and soft lighting

Overall it wasn't too loud or crowded — the dim lighting and interior blended into a comfortable atmosphere, good for chatting over a meal.

![The dimly lit interior of Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-05-xl9eq-900.webp)

A large screen on the wall was playing videos, so the meal never felt boring, and it matched the store's vibe well. When we visited, they even had something like Begin Again playing, so we got to eat while listening to good music.

At Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo, you can order nakgopsae simply and easily via tablet. I really love restaurants with tablets these days! It probably makes things easier for the staff too, haha.

![An ordering tablet set on each table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-06-1neg5-m-900.webp)
*A tablet on every table*

Food photos and posters hung on the walls, plus soft indirect lighting made the space feel warm. The lighting running along the wall especially enhanced the mood. Tables ranged from 2-person seats to larger group tables, so it looked good for dates, friend gatherings, or family meals. Highly recommend it for a Balsan dinner or team meal!

![Seating and wall posters at Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-07-1hqpp-900.webp)

![A larger table for groups at Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-08-v4mf2-900.webp)

![A utensil holder, napkins, and wet wipes on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-09-1iit4-900.webp)
*A clean utensil holder, napkins, and wet wipes on every table*

![Scissors and a spatula arranged neatly on a dedicated tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-10-1yvd2-900.webp)
*A clean scissors-and-spatula set! Instead of leaving tongs and spoons loose on the table, they're kept neatly on a dedicated tray. Since these are tools shared by everyone, it was nice to see them managed this carefully 😊*

![A small trash bin placed at every table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-11-1op7s-900.webp)
*There's a trash bin at every table, handy for tossing napkins.*

![The round induction burner built into the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-12-1ikct-900.webp)
*Rather than a typical gas burner with flame from a single point, the heat rises evenly across a circular burner surface. That even heat distribution looked great for cooking a pot or grill.*

## Getting free ramen noodles through the receipt review event

I wrote a quick Naver review through the receipt review event and got free ramen noodles! Everyone, write a review and grab your free ramen or udon noodles too!!

![Signage for the receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-13-y1cj2-900.webp)

![The free ramen noodles received through the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-14-i2kqt-900.webp)

## Beef tripe nakgopsae, ₩34,900 — how were the octopus, tripe, and shrimp?

Our beef tripe nakgopsae (₩34,900) arrived! The visual alone was a treat — when you order, it comes in a large hot pot pan with the ingredients neatly arranged. Octopus, beef tripe, shrimp, rice cake, and glass noodles are laid out in sections, and a photo of it in this state looked so pretty. It's prettiest before the heat goes on, haha. The kind of visual you want to snap several photos of and show your friends.

> Octopus: genuinely plump. The legs weren't limp but firm and meaty, so it had a satisfying bite. I'd recommend it as a health food too!

Beef tripe: the portion is substantial. It comes as whole pieces you cut yourself with scissors, and while cutting we couldn't help saying "why is there so much of this." The innards were nicely filled too.

Shrimp: not the small cocktail kind — these were fairly big and plump, with a springy texture when you bit into them.

Let me show you the "airport shot." This is the kind of visual that makes for a great Balsan dinner spot. The combo of pickled radish, water kimchi, and mayonnaise served alongside is truly a flavor-savvy pairing!

![Octopus, beef tripe, shrimp, rice cake, and glass noodles neatly arranged in the beef tripe nakgopsae pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-15-yqgls-900.webp)
*The 'airport shot' of nakgopsae freshly set on the table 🥰*

![The nakgopsae hot pot starting to boil over the flame](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-16-5mds8-900.webp)
*Now it's cooking!*

## Following the recommended way to eat nakgopsae

There's a guide at every table for the best way to eat nakgopsae, so let's follow it. Doing it this way made it even tastier ✨️

![A guide on the table for the best way to eat nakgopsae](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-17-13n1y-900.webp)
*The best way to enjoy nakgopsae*

![The nakgopsae broth boiling down thick](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-18-1rldq-900.webp)

Especially with nakgopsae, boiling the broth down until it's thick and mixing it with rice really is the best combination. The spicy sauce goes so well with rice that a bowl disappears in no time! Of course, we also ordered a bowl of rice that day.

![The nakgopsae pot cooked to perfection](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-19-nt7o2-900.webp)
*The nakgopsae, perfectly cooked*

Wrapping it in a perilla leaf with pickled radish, nakgopsae, and mayonnaise is the icing on the cake! Is there a more perfect trio than this? ✨️

## The restroom is inside the store

✨️The restroom is inside the store✨️ That made it convenient to use. Especially since it's inside the store, you don't have to step outside the building or go to another floor when you need it during a meal — so convenient! The men's and women's restrooms were separate, and above all, everything felt cleanly managed.

![The restroom entrance inside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-20-ycda0-900.webp)

![The clean interior of the restroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-21-1vm5t-900.webp)

![Signage marking the separate men's and women's restrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-22-1c8kq-900.webp)

![The restroom sink at Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-23-1oclm-900.webp)

## A couple finishes one whole pot — how spicy was it?

My husband and I polished off a whole pot at Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch, our Balsan go-to. It was spicy but not painfully so — just the right level of heat to enjoy.

![The nakgopsae pot completely finished by the two of us](https://img.superchart.com/images/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin/balsan-nakgopsae-parking-reservation-gukmin-24-17s60-900.webp)
*We polished off the whole pot together, it was so delicious.*

This place felt like it paid careful attention to everything, from the food to the store's upkeep. Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch, a Magok favorite with a hip feel! The staff were also incredibly kind from start to finish, which made the meal even more pleasant. In particular, nakgopsae lets you enjoy octopus, beef tripe, and shrimp all at once, making for a hearty meal. I'd definitely recognize this as a good spot for a Balsan dinner or team meal. If you love spicy nakgopsae, this place is worth a visit :) There were other menu items I wanted to try next time, so I'd love to come back! 😊

## Where it is

- Gungmin Nakgopsae Gangseo Branch (국민낙곱새 강서점)
- 330 Gangseo-ro, Dong-a Building 1F Units 5-6, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 강서구 강서로 330 동아빌딩 1층 5호, 6호
- 37.5550696, 126.8373689
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%AD%EB%AF%BC%EB%82%99%EA%B3%B1%EC%83%88%20%EA%B0%95%EC%84%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.5550696,126.8373689,17z

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