# Sundaeguk and tender suyuk in Namdong, Incheon: Gukdam - By Ruyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@wolmido-meal-record/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Namdong, Incheon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@wolmido-meal-record/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@wolmido-meal-record/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/index.md) ## In short Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch is a sundae-guk (Korean sausage soup) and suyuk restaurant in Namdong, Incheon. We had regular sundae-guk and suyuk for 10,000 won, loving the clean, beef-like broth and odor-free tender meat. Verdict: a satisfying meal worth packing up for later. ## Good to know - **Location**: About 400 m from Exit 5 of Ganseogogeori Station - **Hours**: Monday–Saturday 10:00–22:00 - **Last order**: 21:30 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Regular sundae-guk**: ₩10,000 - **Soju and beer**: ₩4,000 each - **Parking**: Parking is not easy in this residential neighborhood *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* I whined and dragged myself through summer saying it was unbearably hot, and now I’m making a fuss because the mornings and evenings are cold. The human heart is as light as a feather. Craving a hot bowl of soup, I set off with a close younger friend to smash a bowl of sundae-guk (Korean sausage soup). ![On the way to eat hot sundae-guk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-01-x0vxx-900.webp) ![Exterior of Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-02-nzbch-900.webp) ![Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch storefront](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-03-1n6l3-1200.webp) ## Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch near Ganseogogeori Station This is Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch, a gukbap (rice soup) restaurant in Ganseok-dong, Incheon, around 400 meters from Exit 5 of Ganseogogeori Station on Incheon Subway Line 1. It is tucked into a residential area near Sangincheon Elementary School rather than facing a main road, so parking is not easy. We came just after lunch, though, and luckily there was an empty spot in front. > Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00 · Last order 21:30 · Closed every Sunday ![Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch business hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-04-1m6k6-900.webp) ![Inside Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-05-1278r-900.webp) The large floor-to-ceiling windows and bright, open interior make it feel fresh and rather upscale. I hear the Korean beef tripe hot pot is good as well as the sundae-guk. It is a great-value spot for nearby office workers, whether for lunch or a company dinner after work. Soju and beer are kindly priced at ₩4,000 too. ![Bright interior with large windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-06-slqqs-900.webp) ![Sundae-guk and tripe hot pot menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-07-ezuzs-900.webp) ![In-store alcohol price list](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-08-1bg8o-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-09-s8ls4-900.webp) ## Self-serve sides and barley ssamjang The basic side dishes suit the clean, neat atmosphere perfectly. Even the water is not plain water—it seems to be hovenia tea. It gets the hangover cured before you even start the gukbap. The salted shrimp looks impressively good, and the chives are fresh. The seasoned pork skin is particularly distinctive. Its pleasantly chewy texture gives you a collagen top-up too. ![Salted shrimp and fresh chive sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-10-xdop1-900.webp) ![Chewy seasoned pork skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-11-ogv2v-900.webp) ![Side dishes for sundae-guk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-12-1uqpc-900.webp) Top up your collagen with pork skin, and replenish the side dishes at the self-serve bar. The house-made kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), barley ssamjang (fermented soybean dipping paste), and spicy seasoning paste are all very good. > Barley ssamjang is known for the little pop of barley and its nutty flavor. With reduced salt, it is a healthy seasoning that goes well with vegetables and ssambap (wrapped rice). ![Barley ssamjang and side dishes at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-13-rene0-900.webp) There are crunchy mild peppers and terrifyingly hot Cheongyang peppers. Since I’m hopeless with spice, I try a mild crunchy pepper dipped in barley ssamjang. It is genuinely nutty and mild, making for an excellent appetizer. ![Mild crunchy peppers and barley ssamjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-14-14unu-900.webp) ![Pepper served with barley ssamjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-15-1i5se-900.webp) ![Side dishes before ordering sundae-guk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-16-y079z-900.webp) ## Regular sundae-guk and suyuk together Since we were having suyuk too, I ordered the regular sundae-guk rather than the special, but the amount of meat was no joke. At ₩10,000, it feels incredibly generous in today’s economy. What impressed me most was that, instead of the cloudy broth I normally associate with sundae-guk, this broth was pale yet clear. I tasted a spoonful with nothing added, and it was like Naju gomtang (beef bone soup). They say it is carefully simmered from dawn every day, and although it is clearly pork, the broth tastes as clean as beef broth. I add a little salted shrimp and spicy seasoning, perilla seed powder and chives, then a light dusting of pepper, and wait a moment for the flavors to settle in. The suyuk looked insane. Like the broth, the meat is apparently boiled from dawn every day. I would have believed it was beef: there was not a trace of pork odor, and it was unbelievably tender. At the next table, a group of three who looked like nearby office workers having a late lunch shared exactly the same opinion over their suyuk. Instead of only the salted shrimp for sundae-guk, they bring a separately seasoned salted shrimp specifically for the suyuk. Wow—this is among the best suyuk I’ve had lately. I was inhaling it so mindlessly that I briefly forgot the sundae-guk was waiting. ![Tender suyuk with seasoned salted shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-17-1qutg-900.webp) ![Suyuk boiled without any pork odor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-18-1fpf0-900.webp) ![Seasoned salted shrimp for suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-19-1m08d-900.webp) ![A full spread of regular sundae-guk and suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-20-1dair-900.webp) ![Clear, pale sundae-guk broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-21-ah0us-900.webp) ## Clear sundae-guk with tangy kkakdugi I worried that the shock of the suyuk might make the sundae-guk seem bland, but one bite proved that the meat quality was consistently good in both the suyuk and the gukbap. The sundae is dangmyeon sundae (glass-noodle sausage); having grown up in Seoul, I actually prefer it to blood sausage. Haha. A little seasoned pork skin between bites is a real treat too. The suyuk alone had already filled me up, but apparently there was still room for gukbap. No matter how much garlic, ssamjang, and chives I piled on, though, well-ripened tangy kkakdugi was the winner for me. ![Kkakdugi served with sundae-guk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-22-1rknq-900.webp) ![A completely finished bowl of sundae-guk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-23-h9937-900.webp) In the end, I finished the bowl completely again today, and downed the hovenia tea in one shot to complete a healthy meal. ![Takeaway menu from Gukdam Sundaeguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam-24-djt4g-900.webp) When I said I was going to Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch in Ganseok-dong, Incheon, my wife asked me to bring some home if it was good. So I did. Because it was good. ## Where it is - Gukdam Sundaeguk Main Branch (국담순대국 본점) - 8 Namdong-daero 897beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea - 인천광역시 남동구 남동대로897번길 8 1층 101호 - 37.4626001, 126.7076045 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%AD%EB%8B%B4%EC%88%9C%EB%8C%80%EA%B5%AD%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.4626001,126.7076045,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@wolmido-meal-record/gansokdong-sundaeguk-clear-broth-gukdam/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt