Gwangnaru Sundae
광나루순대
About
Certified Baeknyeon Gage (Centennial Shop) near Gwangnaru Station, serving comforting soondaeguk, makchang sundae, and hearty stews.
A short walk from Gwangnaru Station along Achasan-ro, Gwangnaru Sundae carries the lived-in presence of an officially designated Baeknyeon Gage (Centennial Store)—a government title recognizing establishments sustained for over thirty years. The low-slung, hanok-inspired space feels grounded and unhurried, framed by broadcast clippings on the walls and parking spaces out front. It is a natural gathering spot for families, local diners, and hikers descending from nearby Mount Acha in search of substantial, steaming food. The kitchen works from a broad roster of Korean comfort classics, offering everything from sizzling stone-plate bibimbap and gamjatang to boiled suyeok and ppyeo haejangguk (pork bone hangover soup). Yet the house focus remains squarely on pork broth and regional blood sausages. A standard bowl of yetnal sundae-guk arrives in an earthenware ttukbaegi sending up thick clouds of steam, priced around 10,000 won and packed generously with sliced sausage, diverse cuts of offal, and a cloudy broth meant to be salted at the table and soaked with rice. Diners seeking regional variety can opt for Abai sundae-guk or order specialty sausages directly. Among these specialties is the wang sundae (makchang sundae), encased entirely in thick, pale pork last-intestine rather than standard casing. Steamed until tender, the chew is surprisingly soft, giving way to a dense filling of minced pork, glutinous rice, cabbage, carrots, and onions rather than clear glass noodles. It yields a distinct, savory funk true to old-school pork cookery, traditionally balanced with salted baby shrimp (saeujeot), seasoned yellow radish, and tart kimchi. Whether dropping in for a solitary bowl of soup on a chilly afternoon or setting out an order of suyeok and boiled sausage to share, the dining room operates with the reliable ease of a long-standing neighborhood anchor.
Menu
- Traditional Blood Sausage Soup₩10,000
- Pork Bone Hangover Soup₩10,000
- Abai Blood Sausage Soup₩13,000
- Sundae Set₩15,000
- (순대만)옛날특순대국₩12,000
- 제육돌판비빔밥₩10,000
Local tips
- Parking is available directly in front of the restaurant for 3-4 cars.
- Order via the self-service kiosk inside the restaurant.
- A great casual dining stop after hiking nearby Achasan.
Details
- Gwangnaru Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–22:00
- Monday
- 10:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–22:00
- Friday
- 10:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–22:00