국보감 홍대본점
About
Korean set-table house near Hongdae — 'national treasure' plates at student prices.
Gukbogam — 'national treasure' — backs its grand name with the humblest math in Hongdae: soju and beer at 1,900 won each, gamjatang and haejangguk as the anchor dishes, and complimentary jjolmyeon sides with ssam orders. The proposition is the student district's dream configuration — soul-food pots built for sharing, alcohol priced like a rounding error, tablet ordering to keep the pace up, and set-table generosity at prices that survive scrutiny. Gamjatang's peppery pork-spine depth and haejangguk's restorative clarity cover both ends of the drinking night, cause and cure on one menu. Daily 11am-10pm with a 3:30-5pm break; weekend evenings fill fast after 6pm, making the booking worthwhile. National treasure overstates it only slightly: in this district, at these prices, the pot and the 1,900-won bottle are heritage worth protecting.
Local tips
- Book ahead for weekends—popular spot fills quickly after 6pm.
- Soju and beer just 1,900 won each—exceptional value.
- Order gamja-tang or haejangguk for authentic soul food experience.
- Ssam orders include complimentary bibim-jjolmyeon or warm jjolmyeon side.
- Tablet ordering at tables speeds up service during busy periods.
Details
- Mapo-gu, Seoul (10-minute walk from Hongik Univ.)
- 홍대입구역
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–22:00
- Monday
- 17:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–22:00
- Friday
- 17:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–22:00