Gongneung Samgeori Deunggalbi
공릉삼거리등갈비
About
Retro pocha tucked beneath Hancheon Bridge in Gongneung, serving spicy braised back ribs alongside outdoor seating and traditional makgeolli.
Tucked away under the Hancheon Bridge, just a short walk from Gongneung Station Exit 3, Gongneung Samgeori Deung-galbi delivers an unpretentious retro pocha experience. Inside, the walls are covered in dense layers of hand-scrawled graffiti left by neighborhood regulars, reminiscent of old-school snack bars. When the weather cooperates, the venue opens up to breezy outdoor *yajang* seating, where folding tables let you drink under the concrete overpass with cool evening air rolling in. The undisputed centerpiece is the *maekom mugeunji deung-galbi-jjim* (spicy braised pork back ribs with aged kimchi). The meat simmers alongside deeply fermented kimchi in a rich, fiery broth that begs for a drink. Diners customize the stew by bubbling in slices of soft tofu, tempering the creeping spice with a bowl of tuna mayo rice balls, or tossing crisp shredded potato pancakes (*gamjachae-jeon*) onto the table. When the tender ribs are cleared, the remaining concentrated broth is scooped over rice to fry in the pan, a step locals treat as an absolute requirement. Given the deeply savory stew, the drink list leans heavily into cold alcohol. While classic green bottles of soju like Chum-Churum are everywhere, the restaurant caters to traditional drinking cultures with ice-cold dongdongju served by the half-pitcher alongside regional makgeolli varieties, including Jipyeong and Jangsu. Accompanied by simple bar bites like broccoli dipped in vinegared gochujang, it functions as a relaxed neighborhood gathering spot—equally welcoming to solo drinkers, groups of local elders who know where the good food hides, and friends lingering late over simmering braised pork.
Menu
- Spicy Aged Kimchi Braised Back Ribs₩38,000
- Water Parsley And Shrimp Pancake₩18,000
- 녹두+김치반반₩19,000
- 옛김치전₩15,000
- 매콤부추전₩15,000
- Shredded Potato Pancake₩15,000
- 분홍소세지전₩14,000
- Spicy Whelk Salad₩22,000
- 모둠소세지₩18,000
Local tips
- Grab an outdoor table under the bridge for the best retro pocha vibes on breezy evenings.
- Order the spicy aged kimchi back ribs (매콤 묵은지 등갈비찜) and finish with fried rice.
- Leave a Naver receipt review to get a complimentary highball.
Details
- Gongneung Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 15:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 15:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 15:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 15:00–23:00
- Friday
- 15:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 15:00–23:00