# Insa-dong Korean restaurant with stone pot bibimbap: Goshine Donghae - By Seogyeong (https://superchart.com/en/@sikdang-visits/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sikdang-visits/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-390f/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sikdang-visits/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-390f/index.md) ## In short Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch is a Korean restaurant in Insa-dong, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Anguk Station in an alley beside the main Insa-dong street. On a date in the area, a window seat reserved through Naver Reservation came with flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap (13,000 won) and cheese roll-katsu (16,000 won), with side dishes refilled freely at the self-serve bar. Goshine Donghae Makguksu is an easy Insa-dong lunch or dinner pick even for someone who doesn't eat makguksu, thanks to its wide range of Korean dishes. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 - **Break time**: 16:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 21:00 - **Location**: 5-minute walk from Exit 6, Anguk Station; alley beside the main Insa-dong street - **Seating**: Tables for 4 up to group seating; window seats available by reservation - **Ordering**: Table tablet ordering, pay in advance - **Reservations**: Available via Naver Reservation - **Restroom**: Inside the restaurant - **Cheese roll-katsu**: 16,000 won - **Flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap**: 13,000 won - **Side dishes**: Free refills at the self-serve bar - **Price reference**: ₩13,000 ≈ $9.6 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* I hadn't wandered around Insa-dong in a while, so on a date near Anguk Station we walked through the neighborhood. Insa-dong has so many alleys worth exploring and so many cafés and restaurants that it's a great area for a walking date. This time, while poking around the alleys, we ended up at Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch! ## Where is Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch, and what are its hours? Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch is a 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Anguk Station, tucked in an alley right beside the main Insa-dong street. It's open daily from 11:00 to 21:30, with a break time from 16:00 to 17:00 and last order at 21:00. There's a restroom inside, and you can book a table through Naver Reservation. ![Exterior of Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch in an Insa-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-01-1pq2z-1200.webp) I loved that the alley still has that distinct Insa-dong hanok atmosphere going on! ![Storefront entrance in an Insa-dong alley with hanok-style atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-02-c6g6p-m-966.webp) Apparently Goshine Donghae Makguksu carries on a tradition started in Gangneung, now in its second generation, and was the first place to develop buckwheat gimbap! ![Menu board hung outside Goshine Donghae Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-03-1p751-966.webp) There's a menu board set up outside, so you can see what's on offer at a glance before even stepping in. ## Inside the restaurant and the window seats you can reserve The inside of Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch is spacious and clean, with seating ranging from 4-person tables to group seating, so it was easy to settle in comfortably depending on our party size. ![Spacious, clean interior of Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-04-1mgrc-966.webp) ![Interior seating with 4-person tables and group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-05-1so0q-966.webp) Since we'd booked ahead, they had a window-side reservation seat ready for us, which made the meal even more comfortable. ![Window-side reservation table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-06-96rxg-m-966.webp) ✅ To order, use the tablet on the table. (Prepayment) ![Menu list on the table tablet ordering screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-07-bq2dh-966.webp) ![Tablet menu screen showing makguksu and stone pot bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-08-vo58p-966.webp) ## The menu lineup and the self-serve side dish bar Makguksu (buckwheat noodles) is the signature dish here, but the menu is actually quite varied — stone pot bibimbap, chodang sundubu (soft tofu), boiled pork, buckwheat gimbap and more. So even if you're going with someone who isn't a makguksu person, there's plenty to choose from, which I think is a real plus!! ![Self-serve bar for side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-09-19f5l-966.webp) ![Side dish containers at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-10-1hs5t-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes gathered from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-11-owxpn-966.webp) For extra side dishes, just help yourself and refill freely at the self-serve bar! ## What we ordered: cheese roll-katsu, 16,000 won - Cheese roll-katsu ₩16,000 - Flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap ₩13,000 ![Cheese roll-katsu served on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-12-1ky0y-966.webp) *Cheese roll-katsu (16,000)* A dish that'll catch the eye of any cheese lover ![Cheese roll-katsu rolled into a long shape](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-13-m2q8h-966.webp) The cheese roll-katsu comes rolled up into a long shape, so it grabs your attention visually right away!! Packed with cheese under a crispy coating, it was cut into pieces that made it easy to enjoy. ![Cross-section of cheese roll-katsu showing the cheese inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-14-1ul3v-966.webp) The outside fries up crispy while the cheese inside blends in smoothly once you cut into it. ## How was the flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap at 13,000 won? The flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap at Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch is ₩13,000, and the appeal starts with the rice arriving in a sizzling hot stone pot. ![Flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap served in a hot stone pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-15-19kql-966.webp) *Flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap (13,000)* ![Stone pot bibimbap topped generously with flying fish roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-16-b4fya-966.webp) *So much flying fish roe on there!!* ![Bibimbap ingredients including lettuce and seasoned laver flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-17-1b9x0-966.webp) ![Toppings on the flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap before mixing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-18-3pkpj-966.webp) Beyond the flying fish roe, it's generously loaded with lettuce, danmuji (pickled radish), kimchi, seasoned laver flakes and more. Mix it all together well and the ingredients come together for an even better bite! ![Flying fish roe stone pot bibimbap mixed together evenly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-19-1rhyt-966.webp) The flying fish roe adds a nice little pop of texture, and mixed together with all the other ingredients it had that hearty, satisfying quality Korean food does so well. At ₩13,000, it's not a bad price at all if you're looking for a meal in Insa-dong!! ## Is Goshine Donghae Makguksu worth it near Anguk Station? ![Table and restaurant view after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-20-gzmry-966.webp) Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch is a good place for an easy meal tucked into the Insa-dong alleys. For anyone like us wandering around after an Anguk Station date and looking for somewhere to eat in Insa-dong, it's conveniently located and the varied menu made it easy to pick something. I especially liked that they had such a range of Korean dishes. Since it's a makguksu specialist, next time I'll definitely have to try the makguksu itself! ## Where it is - Goshine Donghae Makguksu Jongno branch (고씨네동해막국수 종로직영점) - 3 Insadong 12-gil, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 인사동12길 3 1층 - 37.5744624, 126.9846887 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%A0%EC%94%A8%EB%84%A4%EB%8F%99%ED%95%B4%EB%A7%89%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5744624,126.9846887,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@sikdang-visits/gossine-donghae-makguksu-jongno-insadong-390f/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt