Guwol-dong samgyetang and pork bone soup in Incheon: Yennal

Yennal Gyeongseong near Moraenae Market Station: a sundaeguk shop that also serves samgyetang and pork bone soup

I visited Yennal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk, located near Moraenae Market Station in Guwol-dong, Incheon. Going by the name alone, you'd think it specializes purely in sundaeguk (blood sausage soup), but the menu lineup turned out to be a lot more varied than expected, making it a solid option for a meal or a meal with drinks.

Yennal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk, Incheon Guwol branch

Stepping inside, the dining room felt clean and well-organized overall — the vibe of a tidy soup restaurant.

After looking over the menu, I ordered samgyetang and pork bone soup. Ordering a soup and a separate stew-style soup at a sundaeguk restaurant felt like a fun, unusual combination.

What banchan comes with the meal? Kkakdugi, kimchi and seasonings

Once the order was in, the basic banchan (side dishes) arrived — kkakdugi (radish kimchi) and kimchi, along with the usual seasonings, chili peppers, and onion meant to be paired with the soups. Neither the kkakdugi nor the kimchi felt out of place; both were fermented just enough to go well with the broth or stew.

Soon after, the main dishes — samgyetang and pork bone soup — arrived bubbling in stone pots.

How is the samgyetang at Yennal Gyeongseong? Clean broth, tender chicken

I started with the samgyetang. Since this is primarily a sundaeguk restaurant, I didn't have sky-high expectations for the samgyetang, but a whole chicken, thoroughly simmered, came out neatly arranged in the stone pot. The broth wasn't overly greasy — it was clean and light — and thanks to the long simmering, the chicken meat wasn't dry at all; it pulled apart easily and smoothly.

Tearing the chicken along the grain and dipping it lightly in salt, it tasted like textbook samgyetang — no gamy off-flavor at all. There was a decent amount of glutinous rice inside too, making for a filling combination with the hot broth. Even compared to a dedicated samgyetang specialist, this was clean and satisfying enough for a full meal.

Pork bone hangover soup with plenty of meat on the bones

Next up was the pork bone soup, also served bubbling away in a stone pot. Ugeoji (dried napa cabbage leaves) and green onion were piled generously on top, giving it a hearty, substantial look.

Tasting the broth first with a spoon, the savory depth from the bones blended nicely with the spicy seasoning. The seasoning wasn't overly harsh or salty — just the right level.

The amount of meat clinging to the bones wasn't skimpy at all — there was plenty, which made picking it off genuinely enjoyable. The meat was cooked through enough that it separated cleanly from the bone, and after dipping pieces in the wasabi sauce and then mixing rice into the broth, it fully delivered on what a hearty pork bone soup should be.

Is Yennal Gyeongseong in Guwol-dong worth a visit?

Yennal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk Moraenae Market Station branch may carry a sundaeguk sign, but its signature soup and stew dishes — samgyetang and pork bone soup — were both solidly executed.

If you're near Moraenae Market Station and want a hot, filling meal, or you'd like to order different soups depending on what you and your dining companion are craving, this place is worth keeping in mind. That wraps up my visit to Yennal Gyeongseong Sundaeguk, Incheon Guwol-dong Moraenae Market Station branch.