Jungang Haejang Yeouido Branch
중앙해장 여의도점
About
Clean, spacious outpost of the iconic soup spot in Yeouido's One Sentinel building, famed for its rich beef intestine hot pot and hearty hangover soups.
Perched on the second floor of the One Sentinel building in Yeongdeungpo, the Yeouido branch of Joongang Haejang translates the legendary Samseong-dong institution into a sleek, streamlined dining space tailored for office workers and weekend families alike. Unlike the cramped, weathered halls often associated with traditional hangover soup joints, this outpost operates in an airy, orderly interior featuring kiosk ordering, validated building parking, and thoughtful amenities like high chairs and kid-friendly tableware. At the center of the menu is the renowned gopchang jeongol (beef tripe and intestine hot pot). Arriving at the table loaded with domestic beef gopchang, seasoned broth paste, crown daisies, and enoki mushrooms, the pot is tended to by staff who trim the greens tableside as the broth bubbles into a rich, savory crimson. The intestines remain tender rather than chewy, densely packed with rich, nutty *gop* that seeps into the simmering soup. Diners let the broth reduce around the ingredients before dropping in udon noodles and finishing the course with fried rice. For larger gatherings, the thinly sliced boiled beef shank salad tossed with sweet-salty seasoned chamnamul (short-fruit pimpinella) provides a fresh, textured counterpart alongside cold drinks. The daytime crowd leans heavily toward solo counter dining and quick lunches built around individual earthenware bowls. The signature Hanwoo yang-seonji haejang-guk arrives piping hot, brimming with tender honeycomb tripe and rich congealed ox blood, steeped in a deep, balanced broth that satisfies without overwhelming chili heat. Guests can omit the blood via the kiosk if preferred and dip the ample tripe cuts into a sharp mustard sauce. Accompanied strictly by staple sidekicks—crunchy radish kimchi and napa cabbage kimchi—plus milder options like Hanwoo ttukbaegi bulgogi for children, Joongang Haejang balances its reputation as Yeouido's premier communal hot-pot destination with dependable, nourishing comfort by the bowl.
Menu
- Beef Tripe and Intestine Hot Pot₩98,000
- Hanwoo Beef Tripe and Blood Curd Hangover Soup₩14,000
- 한우 1++ 양지곰탕₩16,000
- 한우 내장탕₩16,000
- 한우 우족탕₩23,000
- 한우 1++ 양지수육(중)₩47,000
- 해장 군만두₩8,000
Local tips
- Book ahead or arrive early for weekday dinners around 6–7 PM to avoid waits.
- Free parking is available in the One Sentinel building garage with validation.
- Baby high chairs and children's tableware are available for families.
- The beef intestine hot pot comes with an udon noodle portion and servers handle vegetable trimming.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 08:00–21:00
- Monday
- 10:30–23:00
- Tuesday
- 10:30–23:00
- Wednesday
- 10:30–23:00
- Thursday
- 10:30–23:00
- Friday
- 10:30–23:00
- Saturday
- 08:00–22:00