# Hwigyeong-dong galbitang lunch with glass noodles: Hoegi Wang - By Iseul (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-lunch-log/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongdaemun, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a meal as an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-lunch-log/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-lunch-log/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/index.md) ## In short Hoegi Wang Galbitang is a galbitang (short rib soup) restaurant in Hwigyeong-dong, Dongdaemun, Seoul, a short walk from Hoegi Station. The writer stopped in for lunch and ordered the revitalizing wang galbitang and the meat-packed aronsatae galbitang, both arriving in big earthenware bowls loaded with bone-in rib meat and glass noodles, enough to fill you up in one bowl. With parking right in front of the restaurant, Hoegi Wang Galbitang is an easy Korean lunch spot to reach by car. ## Good to know - **Location**: 54 Imun-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, near Hoegi Station - **Ordered**: Revitalizing wang galbitang, meat-packed aronsatae galbitang - **Parking**: Parking available in front of the restaurant - **Seating**: Full group seating, plus space for solo diners - **Side dishes**: Kimchi, kkakdugi (radish kimchi) and deodeok muchim, free to take more *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ## Where is Hoegi Wang Galbitang, and can you park there? Hoegi Wang Galbitang is a galbitang restaurant at 54 Imun-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, near Hoegi Station. There's parking right in front of the store, so it's easy to visit even if you're driving! ![Exterior of Hoegi Wang Galbitang near Hoegi Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-01-1ysrf-966.webp) I was looking for a solid meal spot near Hoegi Station and ended up at Hoegi Wang Galbitang. There are so many restaurants around Hoegi Station since it's a university area! But on days when I want a proper warm soup and rice instead of something quick, Korean food is what comes to mind. Lunchtime is always tricky when it comes to choosing a menu, but a dish like galbitang that fills you up with one bowl felt like a great fit for anyone looking for lunch in Hwigyeong-dong! Around Hoegi Station there are plenty of places that are easy to reach by public transit but tricky for parking, so having a spot you can actually drive to was genuinely convenient! It's close to Hoegi Station so it's easy to reach by public transit too, and with Kyung Hee University and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies nearby, it felt like a place that students, nearby office workers, and local residents alike would enjoy visiting. It's a good spot to come to when you're craving a solid lunch, like I was :) ![View near the entrance of Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-02-1rqzs-966.webp) ![Parking space in front of Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-03-1qajj-966.webp) ![Store signage for Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-04-15aqx-966.webp) ## Inside Hoegi Wang Galbitang: group tables and solo seats Walking into Hoegi Wang Galbitang, the interior was spacious and clean. There were so many customers on the day I visited that I couldn't get interior photos, but group tables were fully set up, so it looked great for visiting with several people. Whether you're eating with friends, having a family meal out, or getting together with a larger group, it seemed like a solid option — good to keep in mind if you're looking for a group dining spot near Hoegi Station! These days a lot of people eat alone too, and since there was space for solo dining, I saw quite a few people eating by themselves! ![Kimchi and kkakdugi banchan at Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-05-ii1jp-966.webp) ![Deodeok muchim banchan at Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-06-9sabc-966.webp) ## Side dishes: kimchi, kkakdugi and deodeok muchim The banchan (side dishes) could be refilled as many times as needed. There was neatly prepared kimchi, kkakdugi (radish kimchi), and deodeok muchim (seasoned deodeok root), which gave it a healthy feel haha. ![Full table setting with galbitang in a stone bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-07-178sj-1200.webp) Galbitang is a soup dish, so it warms you up from the inside, and I liked that you get to eat meat and rice together too. These days there's plenty of quick food around, but sometimes you just need a proper meal with warm broth and rice to actually feel like you've eaten. So if you're looking for a place to eat near Hoegi Station, this should suit anyone who likes Korean food :) ![Table setting with galbitang and a bowl of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-08-15y37-966.webp) ![Broth and ribs from the revitalizing wang galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-09-hy4km-m-966.webp) ![Revitalizing wang galbitang served in a stone bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-10-1pees-966.webp) ## Revitalizing wang galbitang vs meat-packed aronsatae galbitang The revitalizing wang galbitang! Galbitang is of course the signature dish at Hoegi Wang Galbitang. Served hot in a stone bowl, it looked satisfying just to see — with the galbitang broth, tender rib meat, and rice on the side, it was plenty for a full meal. ![Tender rib meat lifted from the soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-11-17rgr-m-966.webp) ![A meal of wang galbitang broth paired with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-12-2x0em-966.webp) ![Rib meat picked from the bone in a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-13-js5qh-966.webp) And then there's the meat-packed aronsatae galbitang. Since it's their best-selling menu, I ordered this one too, and it really was loaded with meat! ![Stone bowl of meat-packed aronsatae galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-14-w49yr-966.webp) ![Meat pieces from the aronsatae galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-15-nxiad-966.webp) Both galbitang bowls had so much meat still on the bone!! I couldn't believe how much meat there was!! The stone bowl itself was big so the overall portion was large, but the amount of meat was seriously impressive haha!! ![Close-up of galbitang with plenty of meat on the bone](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-16-1eald-966.webp) ![Large stone bowl filled with galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-17-ve1lu-966.webp) ![Glass noodles found in the galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-18-1ysn8-966.webp) ### Glass noodles in the bowl: how filling is one serving? There were even glass noodles in it, so it filled me up even more haha! Now that's a hearty lunch! After actually visiting and eating, I could see why it's a well-known galbitang restaurant near Hoegi Station! The galbitang tastes great and the portion is generous, so it's definitely worth a visit :) ![Table after finishing a meal of galbitang at Hoegi Wang Galbitang](https://img.superchart.com/images/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch-19-1t27f-966.webp) ## Is Hoegi Wang Galbitang worth it for lunch near Hoegi Station? If you're looking for a place to eat near Kyung Hee University and Hoegi Station, or trying to decide on lunch in Hwigyeong-dong, going for a Korean dish like galbitang that's fairly universally liked is a good move!!! The variety of food in a university area is great, but sometimes a proper meal like this really is the most satisfying!! As the seasons change and the weather gets chillier, a hot bowl of galbitang is exactly what comes to mind on a cold day, and with warm broth plus a generous amount of meat, it made for a really filling meal!! If you're looking for a solid restaurant near Hoegi Station or trying to decide on a Korean lunch near Kyung Hee University, treat yourself to a warm bowl of galbitang :) ## Where it is - Hoegi Wang Galbitang (회기왕갈비탕) - 54 Imun-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 동대문구 이문로 54 1층 회기왕갈비탕 - 37.5920924, 127.0575168 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%9A%8C%EA%B8%B0%EC%99%95%EA%B0%88%EB%B9%84%ED%83%95/@37.5920924,127.0575168,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-lunch-log/hoegi-wang-galbitang-hwigyeong-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt