Tojong Gopchang Cheolsan Branch
토종곱창 철산본점
About
Bustling two-story tripe specialist near Cheolsan Station famous for tender Hanwoo gopchang stuffed with whole garlic cloves.
Just a few minutes from Cheolsan Station, Tojong Gopchang operates out of a bustling two-story space in Gwangmyeong’s commercial district. The ground floor leans into retro pocha nostalgia with red-topped drum stools and roughly seven round metal tables, while the expanded second floor accommodates the evening crowds that regularly trigger the tablet-based waitlist. Opening daily at 1:00 PM, it caters equally to afternoon diners seeking an unhurried grill session and after-work regulars packing the room by dusk. The kitchen’s signature draw is the *hanu maneul gopchang*—domestic beef small intestines stuffed with whole garlic cloves. Ordering the *hanu maneul gopchang modeum* requires a two-portion minimum and delivers a stone pan loaded with small intestines, rich *daechang* (large intestines), chewy *odeuregi* (beef aorta), and tender slices of heart (*yeomtong*), ringed by mushrooms, sliced onions, and potatoes. As the grill heats up, the staff layers seasoned garlic chives and fermented green onion kimchi directly onto the sizzling pan, allowing the rich beef fat to fry them crisp. The dining rhythm starts with the quick-cooking heart and the crunchy aorta before turning to the main event. Inside the gopchang, rich digestive fat combines with soft, steamed garlic cloves that break down into a mellow paste, cutting through the natural gamey richness without masking the savory char. Slices are best dipped into the house pickled onion sauce, spiked with a dash of chili powder on the owner's advice, or dragged through cold *dongchimi* broth and crisp white kimchi to reset the palate. Leaving without the *bokkeumbap* is a tactical error. Fried directly on the seasoned grill plate by the staff, the rice incorporates the lingering rendered beef fat, charred kimchi bits, and any remaining morsels of crispy offal. It forms an evenly crisped crust along the base, offering a salty, savory finish that anchors the entire meal.
Menu
- Hanwoo Garlic Gopchang Assorted Platter₩24,000
- Hanwoo Garlic Gopchang₩24,000
- Fried Rice₩3,000
- 소곱창(모듬구이) (1인)₩24,000
- 특양구이 (1인)₩27,000
- 영통구이₩20,000
- 볶응밥₩3,000
- Soju₩5,000
- Cass₩5,000
- Hanmac Beer₩5,000
- 청하₩6,000
- 복분자₩12,000
Local tips
- Peak dinner hours and weekends get crowded; use the Tabling kiosk at the 1st floor entrance to waitlist.
- Order the mixed platter (모듬) for a combo of garlic gopchang, daechang, and chewy odeuregi.
- Write a Naver photo review to receive a complimentary fried rice.
- Opens early at 1:00 PM, making it a great daytime drinking and dining spot.
Details
- Cheolsan
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 13:00–22:00
- Monday
- 13:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 13:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 13:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 13:00–23:00
- Friday
- 13:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 13:00–23:00