Geumgwang Sanghoe
금광상회
About
Cozy Seongnam neighborhood pub serving hearty bar bites like beef tendon hot pot and crispy deep-fried chili peppers with shiitake.
Tucked an alley away from the Geumgwang 2-dong Community Service Center near Dandaeogeori and Shingu College, Geumgwang Sanghoe blends a bright, retro storefront sign with a modern wood-toned dining room reminiscent of a quiet cafe. Inside, broad wooden tables afford generous real estate for hearty communal spreads, while the convenience of an indoor restroom and an all-in-one menu display keep evenings effortless. Hospitality begins the moment you sit down with a generous complimentary banchan of warm, pillowy tofu served alongside pork-studded fried kimchi. It is substantial enough to carry the first round of draft beers or soju, though the kitchen’s specialized anju warrants working up a genuine appetite. Centerpiece among the offerings is the seuji beef hotpot, a rich, simmering broth stocked with tender sliced beef and chewy, gelatinous tendon ready to plunge into a sharp house dipping sauce. Fried dishes provide crisp contrast to the bubbling stew. The jumbo green pepper and whole shiitake mushroom fry arrives piping hot, contrasting thin, crunchy crusts against juicy, earthy whole caps. For sharper heat, the spicy fishcake stew packs intense chile fire around springy fishcake ribbons and tangle after tangle of glass noodles that soak up the red broth. Those looking to branch out can graze on butter-glossed grilled squid beaks swabbed through spicy chili mayonnaise, or offset fiery bites with thin-sliced tomato brûlée, torched until the granulated sugar cracks against warm fruit. Whether winding down a second-round nightcap or gathering family across long tables, the cooking reflects deliberate craftsmanship, making this Seongnam neighborhood spot an easy anchor for unhurried evenings.
Menu
- Beef Tendon and Beef Hot Pot₩38,000
- Deep-Fried King Chili & Whole Shiitake Mushrooms₩12,000
- Spicy Fish Cake Soup with Glass Noodles
- Beef Hot Pot
- 전골만두
- Glass Noodle Side
- Fried Shrimp
- 감자튀김치킨너겟
- 부산모듬어묵탕
- Fish Cake Skewer
- Udon Noodle Add-on
- Kimchi Udon
Local tips
- Warm tofu kimchi is served as a complimentary house starter.
- The spicy fish cake soup with glass noodles packs a serious punch.
- Weekends can get crowded, so arrive early to secure a table.
Details
- Dandaeogeori Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 14:00–01:00
- Monday
- 14:00–01:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–01:00
- Friday
- 14:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–01:00