Donsubaek Hongdae Direct Store
돈수백 홍대직영점
About
A two-story Hongdae pork-soup restaurant serving classic and spicy gukbap, with both white and spicy broth options.
In Hongdae, where choosing a meal can mean weighing one tempting option against another, 돈수백 홍대직영점 makes a persuasive case for slowing down over a steaming bowl of pork soup. The room is larger and tidier than the old-fashioned, cramped gukbap shop some diners might expect: it spans two floors, with wood details that give the interior a subtle hanok-like feel. There are seats suited to solo diners as well as space for eating with company, so a quick lunch alone feels as natural here as a meal with a friend. Start with the 돈탕반, the straightforward pork-soup choice. Its milky broth arrives hot, with pork and rice making for a filling bowl; reviewers describe the flavor as relatively clean and mild, without a strong porky smell. Season it at the table with salt, shrimp paste, or red seasoning, and bring in the supplied kimchi, kkakdugi, and chives for sharper, more savory bites between spoonfuls. If you want more heat, the 얼큰 돈탕반 offers a spicier direction. The 얼큰 섞어탕반 is another option, pairing that warming, peppery broth with a mix of ingredients; the 백탕 version keeps the soup pale and milder. One useful move when dining with someone else is to order a white and a spicy bowl to compare. For a meal that puts the meat alongside the soup, rather than only in it, try 돈수백, the suyuk set. This is practical, hearty eating: the bowls are reported to arrive quickly, and the self-service station lets diners replenish kimchi and kkakdugi. Pork soup can be deeply comforting without demanding ceremony, and this Hongdae branch suits that mood—settle in, season the broth to your taste, and let the heat do its work after a few hours on the move.
Menu
- 돈수백₩13,000
- 돈탕반₩9,000
- 섞어탕반₩9,000
- 얼큰돈탕반₩9,000
- Dumpling Soup₩9,000
- 냉면+떡갈비₩9,000
- 수육(소)₩29,000
- 소곱창전골(중)₩31,000
- 오소리탕반₩9,000
- Cold Dumpling Soup₩9,000
Local tips
- 홍대입구역 is about a 2-minute walk away.
- The restaurant has no on-site parking; check nearby public parking or reserve a spot in advance.
- Arrive early at busy meal times to avoid a possible wait.
- Hours vary by source; one listing notes a Sunday 9 p.m. to Monday 11 a.m. closure.
Details
- 홍대입구역
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 00:00–21:00
- Monday
- 00:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 00:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 00:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 00:00–23:00
- Friday
- 00:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 00:00–23:00