Guseokjip
구석집
About
Cozy Korean eatery near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station known for hearty beef intestine hot pots (gopchang jeongol) and tender Jeju-style boiled pork.
Tucked away just off the main avenue near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station, Guseokjib announces itself with a simple white sign hung beneath a wine-colored awning. True to its name—which translates to "corner house"—this cozy neighborhood fixture draws a steady crowd of local office workers and neighborhood regulars who pack the tight dining room for an uncommon pairing: simmering Korean beef offal hot pots and Jeju-style boiled pork. The centerpiece at every table is the *gopchang jeongol*. Guests can tailor their pot with combinations of savory small intestines (*gopchang*), rich large intestines (*daechang*), and chewy beef honeycomb tripe (*kkan-yang*). Simmered over tabletop portable burners, the broth turns thick and deeply savory, offering a balanced, warming spice rather than sharp heat. Glass noodles soak up the flavorful soup, and the kitchen generously replenishes the stock upon request as tables drink and converse. Any remaining broth serves as the savory foundation for a final, obligatory pan of fried rice. What truly sets Guseokjib apart from standard offal spots is its counterpoint menu: Jeju-style *dombe gogi*. Sliced thick and presented atop traditional wooden cutting boards, the boiled pork is tender and clean, paired alongside house-made domestic kimchi, fresh seasonal greens like spring cabbage, and crisp cucumbers. For duos wanting the best of both worlds, the two-person set combines a steaming pot of stew with a cutting board of pork, occasionally supplemented by the restaurant’s popular fried eggplant side dish. During lunch hours, the kitchen also turns out comforting bowls of Jeju pork noodles (*gogi guksu*). Because the interior is intimate and the food naturally invites leisurely rounds of soju, wait times can spike rapidly during weekday dinner peaks. Arriving early or logging onto CatchTable ahead of time is the best way to secure a seat in this dependable Yeongdeungpo gathering spot.
Menu
- Beef Intestine Hot Pot₩33,000
- Jeju-style Boiled Pork Slices
- 2-Person Set₩59,000
- Pork Noodle Soup₩9,000
- Deep-fried Eggplant₩10,000
- 작은도마₩22,000
- Blanched Squid₩14,000
- Spicy Noodles With Pork₩9,000
- Pork Soup With Rice₩9,000
Local tips
- Join the CatchTable waitlist remotely before arriving to avoid long queues during peak hours.
- Order the 2-person set to try both the signature gopchang jeongol and dombe gogi together.
- You can customize hot pot meats with tripe (kkan-yang) or large intestine (daechang) additions.
- Parking in front is limited to one car; use the nearby Dangsan Public Parking Lot instead.
Details
- Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 11:00–21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:30
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:30