Hadongkwan, Seoul - Leading Gomtang House in Korea With Michelin Bib Gourmand

For serious cravings of gomtang, wander off to a busy Myeongdong side street and look for Ha Dong Kwan. Gomtang is a traditional Korean beef bone soup served with sliced meats and rice. https://danielfooddiary.com/2019/10/1...

Recognized as the leading gomtang house in Korea, Ha Dong Kwan earned the Bib Gourmand distinction in Michelin Guide 2019. It’s been in business since 1935 and has remained simple and old-fashioned throughout the years.

This family-owned eatery uses quality ingredients, consistently sourcing its beef from the same supplier for decades. That rich, pure beef broth with a mild sweetness is a result of long and slow hours of boiling of beef parts and radish. Freshness is key here, since they never use artificial flavours nor leftover soup.

Served in traditional brass bowls, the gomtang already holds some rice soaked in it. You can season with salt and add chopped spring onions for added flavour, or drizzle some kimchi juice. Best to drink barley tea after finishing your bowl of gomtang.