Garlic beef short rib, 25,000 won, at a Mokdong gopchang restaurant

Today I'm writing about a proper gopchang (beef intestine) feast at a meat restaurant near Omokgyo. I've been craving gopchang a lot lately, so I looked around for a good spot near Omokgyo and ended up visiting Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch!

Where is Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch, and when is it open?

Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch is on the 1st floor of 226-13 Mokdong-dong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. It's open Mon-Thu 16:00-22:40, Fri 15:00-22:40, and Sat-Sun 12:10-22:40, with last order at 22:00.

• ⭐️ Location: 1F, 226-13 Mokdong-dong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
• ⏰️ Hours: Mon-Thu 16:00-22:40 / Fri 15:00-22:40 / Sat-Sun 12:10-22:40 (last order 22:00)
• ✔️ No parking available
• Reservations possible via Naver Reservation

Omokgyo Gopchang is tucked into an alley, and I actually walked right past it the first time without noticing haha. Keep an eye out for the alley!

Go a bit further in and the sign becomes clearly visible! This place has even been featured on SBS Today.

What is the interior of Omokgyo Gopchang like?

The interior of Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch is fairly spacious with lots of tables! You'd usually picture a gopchang restaurant as a tight space with tables crammed together, but this place had comfortable breathing room, which made for a relaxed meal. The garlic scattered around the place was also memorable haha — it felt like you couldn't NOT order the garlic gopchang!! Definitely had to try it.

What we ordered at Omokgyo Gopchang and what it cost

This is Omokgyo Gopchang's menu. Alongside gopchang, they sell short rib, hot pot, noodles, and more. I ordered the restaurant's signature traditional handmade garlic gopchang, mixed gopchang, garlic beef short rib, Omokgyo bibim guksu, and Omokgyo fried rice.

Free spicy sundubu-jjigae with the meal

The first thing to arrive was a complimentary spicy sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew)! Such a nice touch~~ Spicy but the kind of flavor that keeps pulling you back in!! It was so good I finished it fast. You can also order extra sundubu-jjigae if you want more.

Mixed gopchang, 27,900 won, and garlic beef short rib, 25,000 won

Traditional handmade garlic gopchang ₩28,900, mixed gopchang ₩27,900, garlic beef short rib ₩25,000. I like eating a bit of everything — gopchang, makchang (thick intestine), daechang (large intestine), and even yeomtong (beef heart) — so ordering the mixed gopchang was a must for me. Scallion kimchi gets grilled alongside it too, and the kimchi and side dishes are refillable. The staff were super kind :)

Visit Omokgyo Gopchang and you also get to see a fire show hahaha.

Traditional handmade garlic gopchang, 28,900 won and 30 servings a day

This is Omokgyo Gopchang's signature handmade garlic gopchang. There's a whole clove of garlic stuffed inside the gopchang. Top it with chives, dip it in the spicy special sauce, and it's an absolutely amazing flavor...

Omokgyo bibim guksu, 7,000 won

Omokgyo bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles) is ₩7,000. Once you've had enough meat, you start craving noodles... There's no naengmyeon, but there was guksu (noodles). The portion was generous and it was delicious. It cut right through the greasiness from the meat and was perfect for cleansing the palate.

Omokgyo fried rice, 6,900 won

Omokgyo fried rice is ₩6,900. Fried rice is a must-have too. Once the egg starts cooking, they mix it all together well. It wasn't spicy at all and was really tasty — especially scraping up the crispy bits stuck to the pan, so nutty and good! Hahaha.

Is Omokgyo Gopchang Mokdong Main Branch worth a visit?

The handmade garlic gopchang, unique to Omokgyo Gopchang, left the biggest impression. It turns out it's limited to just 30 servings a day. If you visit, definitely make sure to try the traditional handmade garlic gopchang!

Gopchang aside, the garlic beef short rib turned out to be surprisingly delicious?! No toughness at all, wonderfully tender, with a great garlic aroma. With the bibim guksu and fried rice, it was a complete meal! Next time I'd like to try the gopchang hot pot too.

Since parking isn't available, if you're planning to drive, check the parking situation in advance and consider public transit or nearby parking lots instead. The interior is spacious and comfortable, so it works well for dates, family dinners, or even company dinners. If you're looking for a good gopchang restaurant in Mokdong, I recommend Omokgyo Gopchang :)