Beef intestine restaurant in Gangseo: five cuts at Pujim Gopchang

After living in Magok for more than 10 years and trying many restaurants, I went to Pujim Gopchang Magoknaru Branch (푸짐곱창 마곡나루점) because I wanted beef intestines with a drink. The Pujim Half Platter we shared was generous, and I still remember the savory gopchang (beef small intestine), which had no unpleasant odor.

How far is it from Magoknaru Station?

It is about a three-minute walk from Exit 2 of Magoknaru Station. The address is 161-8 Magokjungang-ro, Building C, 1F, Unit 103, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

What did we order from the Pujim Half Platter, and how much was it?

The signature options were the Pujim Full Platter and Pujim Half Platter. The two of us ordered the Pujim Half Platter. It let us try gopchang, teukyang (beef tripe), makchang (beef abomasum), daechang (beef large intestine), and yeomtong (beef heart), and included a mini beef intestine hot pot.

• Pujim Half Platter, 600g: ₩59,000
• Soju: ₩5,000
• Beer: ₩5,000

Side dishes included bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles), fried rice, mini hot pot, and spicy ramen. Prices are from the time of the visit recorded in the original post.

Was the atmosphere good for drinks?

The orange light spilling through the metal doors gave the exterior an old-school feel. There was a model of a full beef-intestine spread outside, and the food we actually ordered was generous enough to bring that model to mind.

Inside also had a retro atmosphere. There was a comfortable amount of space between tables for drinks, and the staff were kind. We arrived early, but the restaurant filled with customers coming in after work as time passed.

What banchan and sauces came with the meal?

Because we had reserved, the banchan (side dishes) and sauces were neatly set out in advance.

The banchan were chives, pickled onions, green-onion kimchi, and pickled perilla leaves. The half platter was quite large, so the tangy pickles helped refresh my palate and kept the meal from becoming tiring.

There were three sauces: garlic salt oil, a spicy house sauce, and a soy-sauce-based Cheongyang chili sauce. It was fun changing the sauce depending on the cut.

What did we eat while waiting for the gopchang?

While waiting for the gopchang that day, we received cheonyeop (honeycomb tripe) and liver as complimentary items. The liver tasted fresh to me, and I dipped the cheonyeop in the oil sauce. There was quite a bit, so we had it throughout the meal.

Before the gopchang arrived, we enjoyed the cheonyeop and liver as snacks with drinks.

How did the five cuts on the Pujim Half Platter taste?

The half platter came with yeomtong, teukyang, gopchang, makchang, and daechang. It was more than I expected from something called a half platter. Everything appeared to have been partially cooked first.

A staff member grilled and cut everything into easy-to-eat pieces. I first dipped the yeomtong in the garlic salt oil; it was large and thick, with a satisfying chew.

The most memorable cut was the beef gopchang. It was large and full of gop, the rich filling inside, so a bite released a savory flavor across my mouth.

I usually think of gopchang as oily and intense, but the gopchang I had that day had a moderate richness and felt less heavy than expected. I could enjoy its savory flavor without any unpleasant odor.

The daechang also did not feel excessively rich. It paired well with the soy-based sauce topped with Cheongyang chili.

The makchang was browned outside and moist and chewy inside. The teukyang had a pleasantly crisp bite. Alternating makchang and teukyang with the rich gopchang and daechang gave the meal welcome changes in texture.

Mushrooms, onions, and cheese rice cakes also came with the platter. I liked having the browned cheese rice cakes between bites of gopchang.

How was the mini beef intestine hot pot?

The Pujim Half Platter came with a mini beef intestine hot pot. I liked having grilled food and broth in one order.

It contained gopchang, radish, glass noodles, mushrooms, and chilies. The broth had a pleasantly spicy kick, making it good to spoon up between bites of gopchang. Despite its name, the mini hot pot had plenty of ingredients and was filling alongside the grilled food.

How was the complimentary bibim guksu that day?

A staff member also gave us bibim guksu as a complimentary item. It had kimchi, seaweed, and green onions, and the noodles were chewy. The seasoning was not too spicy, with a balanced tang and sweetness that went well with the gopchang. The noodles did not become soggy by the end of the meal, so I kept reaching for them.

Why would I visit again?

We had a filling meal for two, trying all five cuts and the hot pot. I especially liked that the gopchang was savory without feeling overwhelmingly rich. The next time I want beef intestines and a drink in Magok, I think I will return.