Cheongdamok
청담옥
About
Spacious Korean eatery in Gasan Digital Complex serving generous sets of kimchi stew, spicy stir-fried pork, and seasoned Hanwoo beef tartare bibimbap.
Situated on the ground floor of the Hanla One & One Tower in Gasan-dong, Cheongdamok functions as a bustling lunch lifeline for the surrounding office corridor. The dining hall is divided around a central kitchen with two separate entrances, featuring utilitarian tables equipped with self-ordering kiosks and a visual hallmark of rows of Cuchen electric pressure rice cookers continually turning out fresh, moist white rice. While the setup and interior evoke an old-school Korean barbecue hall, the kitchen focuses purely on rapid, generous daytime staples built for local workers. The midday draw centers on substantive value combos and raw beef. Foremost among the daytime specials is the Seoul-style bulgogi jeongsik, featuring thinly shaved beef stacked high on a domed brass-style grill surrounded by a moat of savory broth that neither skews too sweet nor too salty, paired with a bubbling earthen bowl of doenjang jjigae. Diners also gravitate heavily toward the Hanwoo raw beef bibimbap (hanwoo saeng-yukhoe bibimbap), which piles Grade 1+ raw Korean beef atop fresh lettuce and shredded cabbage. Seasoned with an aromatic, savory sesame oil dressing, it is best eaten without the accompanying side of red pepper paste to let the beef's natural richness stand out. Equally popular for office crowds is the pairing of kimchi jjigae and jeyuk bokkeum. The kimchi stew arrives in an oversized earthenware pot loaded with ripe kimchi and thick cuts of pork in a sharp, restorative broth, accompanied by thick-cut stir-fried pork in an approachable red seasoning. Simple banchan like kkakdugi, stir-fried fish cakes, or salted pollack roe round out the metal trays. Fast table turnover and large-format portions make Cheongdamok a pragmatic destination for straightforward, hearty Korean fuel.
Menu
- Hanwoo Beef Tartare Bibimbap₩13,000
- Kimchi Stew and Spicy Stir-fried Pork Set₩12,000
- Spicy Pork Rice Bowl₩9,000
- Kimchi Stew₩9,000
- 소불고기비빔밥₩12,000
- Korean Beef Tartare₩30,000
Local tips
- Try the Hanwoo yukhoe bibimbap with its default sesame oil seasoning before adding chili paste.
- Order the kimchi stew and stir-fried pork combination for a filling lunch set.
- Request parking registration at checkout for underground garage access.
Details
- Gasan Digital Complex
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 10:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–20:00
- Friday
- 10:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–15:00