Cheongsuok
청수옥
About
A Gocheok-dong pork-bone stew restaurant known for hearty bone-haejangguk, tender meat, and soft simmered greens.
In Guro, Cheongsuok makes its case with the kind of meal that asks for a spoon, a little time, and nothing fancy on the side: bone hangover soup, rich with pork, greens, and broth. Gamjatang is the house’s defining dish, but the individual 뼈해장국 is an especially persuasive way to meet it—one blog visit describes generous bones, with meat that pulls away easily and stays tender, without a distracting porky smell. The bowl’s character depends as much on what surrounds the meat as on the meat itself. Soft, thoroughly cooked ugeoji (young cabbage greens) is a recurring highlight, good enough to draw attention away from the bone. The broth is described as warming and substantial, yet clean-tasting; another diner notes a peppery edge without overwhelming heat. Taken together, those impressions suggest a soup with depth and a little lift, rather than sheer firepower. A dipping sauce is served for the meat, and the meal arrives with kimchi and kkakdugi—one account particularly liked the sweet-leaning kimchi and lightly sour radish pickle. Black rice is another welcome detail reported by diners. The mood is practical and neighborhood-minded: a straightforward place in Gocheok where the appeal lies in a hot, filling bowl, not ceremony. One visitor found the room compact; another described rows of tables and room for groups, so the space may feel different depending on where you sit or when you arrive. Either way, this is food built for a proper lunch or a restorative evening meal. Those coming with company can order gamjatang to share; solo diners can focus on the bone soup. Water naengmyeon also appears on the menu, offering a cooler alternative to the restaurant’s defining hot bowls. Cheongsuok’s strongest impression is the combination of yielding meat, tender greens, and a broth that feels both hearty and composed. Add a bite of crisp, tangy kkakdugi between spoonfuls, and the appeal becomes clear: familiar comfort, served generously and without fuss.
Menu
- Pork Bone Hangover Soup₩10,000
- Pork Bone Stew₩30,000
- Bone Hangover Soup, Special₩15,000
- 남원추어탕₩10,000
- 남원통추어탕₩13,000
- Beef Head Bone Soup₩10,000
- Fried Loach₩16,000
- Cold Broth Noodles₩9,000
Local tips
- Street parking is permitted in front of the restaurant around 11:30–14:00; after 14:00, use the nearby Gocheok Neighborhood Park lot, where parking support is reported.
- Posted hours vary across visitor reports, so check the current schedule before visiting.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 10:00–22:00
- Monday
- 10:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–22:00
- Friday
- 10:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–22:00