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Gwanghwamun Gukbap is a renowned restaurant located at 53 Sejong-daero 21-gil in the heart of Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. This culinary gem specializes in traditional Korean dishes, particularly Dwaeji Gukbap, a flavorful pork and rice soup that has earned accolades, including the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. With its inviting atmosphere and authentic flavors, Gwanghwamun Gukbap is a must-visit for food enthusiasts looking to experience the essence of Korean cuisine.

At Gwanghwamun Gukbap, guests can indulge in a variety of authentic Korean dishes that highlight the rich culinary traditions of the region. The restaurant is particularly famous for:

Dwaeji Gukbap (Pork and rice soup) - Tender pork slices served in a light, aromatic broth.

Cold Buckwheat Noodles - A refreshing dish served in a light broth, perfect for warm days.

Banchan - Complimentary side dishes that accompany your meal, enhancing the dining experience.

Gwanghwamun Gukbap is conveniently situated in Jung District, making it an ideal stop for both locals and tourists exploring Seoul. The restaurant is close to several notable attractions, including the historic Gwanghwamun Gate and the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace, allowing visitors to enjoy a delightful meal after a day of sightseeing. The area is well-connected by public transport, making it easy to access.

Gwanghwamun Gukbap offers a range of amenities to enhance your dining experience, including:

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Here the specialty was cold noodle soup and warm rice with pork soup. They were ok, not the best soups I’ve had in my life. The cold soup was a bit blunt in my opinion. What we really loved was the sweet pork in the clay pot. That was fantastic and fits quite well with rice.

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Summary 4/5: Good food, not so good service. Come early and prepare to queue. Free banchan and drinking water.

Food 4/5: This restaurant is famous for their Dwaeji Gukbap (Pork and rice soup), the pork slices are thin and tender, really nice to eat. The banchan were appetizing. It is not surprising that this restaurant is receiving the Michelin Bib Gourmand Award year after year.

The restaurant: Located in a open air parking, the restaurant is very popular among the locals. It opens for dinner at 5:30pm but the queue already started when we arrived at 4:55pm. By 5:20pm, there were at least 10 groups of customers waiting in line.

The service 2/5: Although the staff were well prepared and ready for crowd at opening, but the staff who served us could not understand English. So they sent another staff member to take our order. But we waited for about 20 minutes and still were not served with any food, while other customers came after us already enjoying their food, we had to remind them a few times about our order.  It would be great if they can include English words in the menu and teach the service staff some basic English for order taking.

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This local michelin guide spot in Seoul is known for their pork soup with rice.

Cold Buckwheat Noodles @ ₩14,000
The noodles had a nice chew to it, served in a light broth which was a little too bland for my liking as I was quickly overcome by taste fatigue. The dish was topped with radish, a hard boiled egg, pickled cabbage and two slices of tender and fatty meat.

✨Pork Soup with Rice @ ₩10,000
The broth was light and aromatic, infused with flavours from the pork bone and garnishes. There was a generous amount of pork slices which was leaner than those in the buckwheat noodles. I loved how the broth paired nicely with a warm bowl of rice.

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The Michelin rating definitely wasn’t wrong. The pork soup is so clear and the meat is so lean that it feels like I’m tasting a version of the dish that dates back hundreds or even thousands of years.

The last time I had the cold noodles, they were super tasty, and the blood sausage was delicious as well, but this place is truly one of the best spots worth visiting every quarter.

The best lunch I had before leaving Phu Quoc!

-BOFF

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We are an aliens definitely; and perhaps we don't understand Korean Food, the noodle is average, honestly. For South Asian pork eater, the pork here has a pig smell, for some reason, it drown in a water.

Noodle is ok, broth is clear but tasteless - think that's the Stupid Michelin Standard.

The ambience is Korean, and honestly - I never understand the "Public Hard Sneeze of Korean". For any eatery, that's rude, is it Korean thing? Seated next to this uncaring diner is a disgusting experience.

The restaurateur is decent, polite and keen to serve definitely - an elevation of Bib Gourmand.

Worth your attention? Maybe. Being honest, the corner lot at Cross Junction has a better taste.

I'm from Singapore.

Gwanghwamun Gukbap: Best Pork Soup in Jung District, Seoul

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In the heart of Seoul’s bustling Jung District, Gwanghwamun Gukbap serves authentic Korean comfort food, specializing in gukbap, a savory pork and rice soup. The inviting atmosphere and traditional decor enhance the dining experience, making it a must-visit for food lovers exploring the cultural richness of Seoul.

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Savor the authentic taste of Korea at Gwanghwamun Gukbap in Seoul! Enjoy hearty dishes in the vibrant Jung District. Taste, explore, and indulge today!

Gwanghwamun Gukbap: Best Pork Soup in Jung District, Seoul

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