Seobu Cheonggiwa Gamjatang Mokdong: A Top Lunch Spot Near Mokdong Station

Lately, I've been seeing it everywhere,

**Seobu Cheonggiwa Gamjatang**!

I was curious to try it myself,

and just then, one opened near my neighborhood, so I went to check it out.

Seobu Cheonggiwa Gamjatang Mok-dong Station

The exterior was incredibly clean, having

**newly opened** not long ago.

(They told me it opened in December 2025!)

It's super accessible, just a

**2-minute walk** from Mok-dong Station Exit 7.

What's amazing is that it's

**open 24 hours**, which is rare to see these days!

So, even if you're craving Gamjatang

late at night for a snack,

you can get your fix! Haha.

There's also a **parking space** right in front of the restaurant,

making it super convenient to park.

I visited on a weekday with my parents

on a work-from-home day,

and even for a weekday lunch,

it was **almost full**!

Mok-dong Station's Go-To Lunch Spot

Seobu Cheonggiwa Gamjatang Menu

First off, the menu is super simple,

mainly focusing on **Gamjatang** (Pork Bone Soup) and **Ppyeohaejangguk** (Pork Bone Hangover Soup)!

All items are available for takeout,

and they say they give you **even more generous portions**

for takeout :)

We went with 3 people and ordered the

**small Gamjatang**, deciding to add more

sides later if it wasn't enough.

(**Price: ~$26**)

But the Ppyeohaejangguk menu is also

an amazing value at **~$7**, so there were even people dining alone.

But then I checked out the self-service corner and saw that

**ramen and sujebi noodles** were unlimited?!

Considering we'd also have fried rice later,

the portion seemed like it might be just right, so we decided to start eating.

For side dishes, we were served

**two types of kimchi: Kkakdugi** (diced radish kimchi) and **Baechu Kimchi** (napa cabbage kimchi),

both perfectly fermented to complement Gamjatang,

making them delicious additions to our meal.

When I go to restaurants, I tend to pay close attention to the **origin of the ingredients**.

At Seobu Cheonggiwa Gamjatang, a top lunch spot near Mok-dong Station,

the pork neck bones, which are the main ingredient for Gamjatang, come from **Spain**,

And apart from the red pepper powder,

all the cabbage, radish, rice, and dried napa cabbage are

**locally sourced**, which really builds trust.

Mok-dong Station's Go-To Lunch Spot

Seobu Cheonggiwa Gamjatang Review

And finally, here it is – the absolutely dazzling

Gamjatang!

With generous amounts of

Korean cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and potatoes,

it looked incredibly hearty at first glance!

When we mentioned that the flame at our table

seemed a bit weak,

they immediately swapped out the butane gas canister for a new one!

Since it operates with a butane gas burner,

I recommend letting them know and having it replaced

if you feel the flame is getting too low.

After all, Gamjatang is all about that piping hot,

vigorously boiling broth!

Finally, just as we were about to dig in...

The meat was so huge that

I couldn't pick it up in one go – seriously? Lol!

There were at least six pieces of that massive meat,

so it was plenty even for three people?!

(Based on 2 women and 1 man)

Can you see how thick the meat is?!

I'm actually not very good at skillfully deboning

meat or chicken,

but even for me, it was so tender and came off the bone so easily

that it was a joy to eat! 😋

We also brought over chili peppers and onions

from the self-service bar to enjoy with our meal,

and after adding in some hand-pulled dough (sujebi) and ramen noodles,

before we knew it, we had devoured the whole pot!

After Gamjatang, fried rice is the golden rule!

What was interesting was that,

usually, fried rice is more expensive

than a regular bowl of rice, right?

But at Seobu Cheonggiwa Gamjatang,

both a regular bowl of rice and fried rice were

the same price at ~$1,

so there was no reason *not* to order the fried rice!

Instead, they don't mix it for you; it's

self-service fried rice,

so when they bring you the ingredients in a bowl,

you scoop out some broth

and fry it up yourself.

I actually prefer the self-service because

I can adjust the seasoning to my liking!

Sometimes, when restaurants fry it for you,

it can be a bit too salty or overpowering. 😅

Since I went with my parents,

I scooped out quite a bit of the broth,

and tried to fry it a bit milder, still flavorful but not too strong.

After scraping up every last bit of the fried rice,

it was truly a satisfying meal!

My father,

perhaps in a great mood after enjoying such delicious food for lunch,

even ordered some makgeolli (Korean rice wine)!

Another great thing about Seobu Cheonggiwa Gamjatang at Mokdong Station was...

With its expansive windows,

the atmosphere is bright and open,

making for a pleasant ambiance, which I loved :)

A rare atmosphere for a Gamjatang restaurant!

The restroom is also conveniently located inside the restaurant,

making it easy to use :)

And the facilities were super clean since it's a new establishment.

Finally,

there's a coffee machine by the entrance,

so you can easily finish off your meal

with a refreshing Americano.

Overall, even though I visited during lunchtime on a weekday,

I was surprised by how many people were there?!

Despite not having been open for long,

it seems to already be gaining fame as a Mok-dong Station lunch spot!

Since they're open 24 hours,

it's not just for lunch —

I'll probably visit again for a late-night Gamjatang

when I'm craving it,

to get a takeout order. 😋

Most importantly, I went with my parents,

so I was a bit concerned,

but both of them really enjoyed the meal

and were very satisfied,

so I think it would be a great place

for a family meal too :)