Yukjeon Gukbap Seoul National University Station
육전국밥 서울대입구역점
About
A spacious 24-hour casual Korean diner near Seoul Nat'l Univ. Station serving hearty beef soup topped with beef pancakes alongside buckwheat noodles.
Steps away from Seoul National University Station, Yukjeon Gukbap offers round-the-clock comfort in a spacious, wood-accented dining hall modeled after traditional Hanok architecture. Tiled roofs and timber pillars frame an expansive interior that comfortably shifts roles throughout the day—welcoming solo eaters and office workers on a tight lunch break before transitioning into a casual drinking spot over evening platters. The kitchen’s signature creation pairs two classic Korean staples into a single bowl: *yukjeon* (pan-fried battered beef) and hearty *sogogi gukbap* (spicy beef broth). Rather than floating bulky fritters on top, the thin slices of beef are trimmed into bite-sized strips that soften smoothly into the broth. Filled with simmered beef cuts and radish, the soup is gentle on the stomach rather than sharply spicy, delivering an everyday warmth rounded out by standard sides of diced radish kimchi, water kimchi, and pickled onions. Beyond the soups, the menu leans heavily into buckwheat noodles and hot griddle items. Buckwheat noodles are served cold in variations like savory perilla seed oil (*deulgireum*) or tossed in a spicy-sweet sauce topped with fried beef strips. Diners looking for a fuller spread often opt for the combination sets, pairing noodle dishes with a side of freshly cooked meat patties. An open kitchen allows guests to watch whole cuts of beef get battered and pan-fried to order. Served steaming hot, these standalone plates of tender *yukjeon* come lightly seasoned, best cut with dips into the accompanying pickled onion soy sauce. Operating 24 hours every day except Sunday nights, the restaurant provides reliable nourishment at approachable prices. Whether stopping in for a solo midnight bowl of beef stew or sitting down with a platter of hot griddle favorites, it remains a steadfast staple of the Gwanak district.
Menu
- Beef Gukbap with Pan-fried Battered Beef₩11,000
- Beef Gukbap₩10,000
- Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles₩10,000
- Spicy Buckwheat Noodles with Beef Pancakes₩11,000
- Pan-fried Battered Beef₩16,000
- 미소곰탕₩10,000
- 소고기국밥 정식₩15,500
- 미소곰탕 정식₩16,500
- Hambak Gomtang₩15,000
- 막국수정식₩15,500
- Yukjeon Mul Makguksu₩10,000
- 소불고기전골 (2인이상 주문가능)₩14,000
Local tips
- Open 24 hours daily, but closed Sunday overnight.
- Parking is available directly in front of the restaurant.
- Great setup for solo diners with generous seating, though peak lunch hours fill up quickly with office workers.
- Order the signature yukjeon beef gukbap for soup topped with sliced pan-fried beef.
Details
- Seoul National University
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 00:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 00:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 00:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 00:00–23:00
- Friday
- 00:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 00:00–23:00