How to order Ox Bone Soup (곰탕) in Korea
Thin strips of beef and vegetables in clear, gently simmered broth. Less punchy than kimchi-jjigae but deeply comforting.
Say it to order
곰탕 주세요
Gomtang juseyo
Quick facts
- 곰탕
- gom-tang
- Not spicy
- ₩10,000–13,000
- About 20 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Eat the beef and vegetables with a spoon, sip the broth between spoonfuls.
Do
- Be patient — this soup is meant to be savored, not rushed.
- Compliment the broth to the server.
Don’t
- Don't dump sesame oil into the soup uninvited.
- Don't make noise with your spoon.
Local tips
- 하동관 in Myeongdong has served this since 1939
- The broth should be milky white — that's from collagen, not cream
Goes with
- Rice
- Kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi)
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Ox Bone Soup in Korean?
- Say “곰탕 주세요” (Gomtang juseyo).
- Is Ox Bone Soup spicy?
- No. Ox Bone Soup isn’t spicy.
- How much does Ox Bone Soup cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩10,000–13,000.
- How do you eat Ox Bone Soup?
- Eat the beef and vegetables with a spoon, sip the broth between spoonfuls.
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