Dodo Gopchang
도도곱창
About
Lively gopchang specialist near Konkuk University offering both beef and pork intestines cooked to order on sizzling platters.
In the ever-shifting dining landscape around Konkuk University Station, Dodo Gopchang stands out as a long-standing fixture in Gwangjin. The draw here lies in an uncommon flexibility: while most offal specialty houses force diners to choose between beef or pork intestines, Dodo Gopchang serves both side by side. The dining room manages to stay crisp and well-ventilated despite the sizzling griddles, featuring a terrace section alongside an inner dining space where tables fill quickly with evening gatherings and after-work crowds. Ordering is streamlined through table-top QR codes, with multi-cut combinations taking the guesswork out of ordering for groups. Set 4 brings together Hanwoo gopchang, seasoned pork makchang, vegetable gopchang, and beef makchang on a single platter, while Set 5 leans entirely into rich beef cuts, uniting Hanwoo gopchang with beef makchang and beef daechang. Diners can also upgrade pork salt makchang to a teriyaki-glazed version for a slight surcharge. The kitchen pre-cooks the meats entirely before bringing them to the table, where staff step in to snip everything into bite-sized pieces so guests can start eating without delay. Chewy and clean-tasting without any unwanted gamey odor, the cuts pair with a lean trio of sides: crisp lettuce, seasoned bean sprouts, pickled radish, and cold, tangy dongchimi. For dipping, the table receives ssamjang, a house special sauce, and a soy-based cham sauce spiked with wasabi—a sharp, pungent counterpoint that cuts right through the rich offal fats. Evenings tend to pack out rapidly, making advance reservations via Naver a wise move to secure a table, particularly on weekends. Round off the meal in customary fashion by requesting flying fish roe fried rice (nalchial bokkeumbap) cooked directly on the griddle to scrape up the savory remnants of the skillet.
Menu
- Set 5 (Hanwoo Gopchang + Beef Makchang + Beef Daechang)
- Set5₩64,000
- Set1₩47,000
- Set2₩50,000
- Set3₩58,000
- Set4₩69,000
- Beef Abomasum₩23,000
- 소금구이막창(돼지)₩15,000
- 양념막창(돼지)₩15,000
- 치즈야채곱창(돼지)₩17,000
- Spicy Cartilage₩15,000
Local tips
- Book ahead via Naver Reservation to secure inner seating and skip prime dinner queues.
- Order a set menu to taste both beef and pork gopchang combinations in one pan.
- Mix wasabi into the signature soy dip as recommended by the owner.
Details
- Konkuk Univ. Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 16:00–23:00
- Monday
- 16:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 16:00–23:00
- Friday
- 16:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 16:00–23:00