Yeowang Gopchang
여왕곱창
About
Cozy, nostalgic gopchang spot in an alley near Dongdaemun Station, serving stir-fried pork tripe with savory glass noodles and wasabi mayo.
Tucked just off Exit 1 of Dongdaemun Station along Changsin 2-gil, Yeowang Gopchang signals its presence down the alley with an unmissable bright pink sign. Inside, the space carries the worn, unpretentious spirit of an old-school *nopo*, anchored by five four-person tables and paper-sleeved utensils that point to attentive upkeep. It functions as an easy neighborhood fixture where market shoppers and off-shift workers wind down over drinks, either claiming a stool or waiting on takeout orders. The kitchen works in plain view, firing pork intestines directly over flames before ladling them into wide frying pans set on portable tabletop burners. The signature order is *jikwha yachae gopchang* (flame-grilled vegetable tripe). Cleaned thoroughly without off-putting gaminess, the chewy intestines are stir-fried with cabbage, perilla leaves, and tangled glass noodles. Rather than delivering an aggressive chile burn, the seasoning leans mellow, savory, and rich, recalling the gentle nuttiness of *baek-sundae*. For variety, the kitchen also lists trend-forward riffs like *mara gopchang* alongside drinking snacks like spicy cartilage (*odolppyeo*) and fish cake soup. Platters land with an abundant spread of raw carrots, sweet onions, whole garlic cloves, and fresh lettuce for wrapping. Alongside classic red pepper paste and vinegar-spiked *chogochujang*, the restaurant provides a creamy wasabi-mayo dip. The cool, sharp condiment cuts the rich fat of the flame-charred intestines, making it an ideal companion to a leafy wrap. Once the noodles and greens are cleared from the pan, diners finish in proper iron-plate fashion with *bokkeumbap*, pressing rice, dried seaweed, and remaining savory oils flat against the heat until it forms a crisp crust.
Menu
- Vegetable Pork Tripe Stir-fry
- Mala Pork Tripe₩13,000
- Fried Rice₩3,000
- Flame-grilled Vegetable Gopchang₩10,000
- Flame-grilled Gopchang₩12,000
- 직화마라곱창₩13,000
- 직화마라곱삼₩15,000
- Charcoal-grilled Cartilage₩12,000
- Broth Chicken Feet₩12,000
- Fish Cake Soup₩6,000
Local tips
- Dip the stir-fried tripe in the unusual wasabi mayo sauce for a rich, spicy kick.
- Order the stir-fried rice (bokkeumbap) at the end to finish off your meal on the tabletop burner.
- Seating is limited to around five 4-person tables, so it fills up quickly during evening hours.
- Water and alcoholic drinks are self-service.
Details
- Dongdaemun Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 13:00–23:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 13:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 13:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 13:00–23:00
- Friday
- 13:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 13:00–23:00