Gunja Daehan Gopchang Myeongdong Branch
Try the famous gopchang that Hwasa enjoyed at Gunja Daehan Gopchang Myeongdong Branch!
Have you heard of gopchang? It refers to the small intestines of cattle. It went viral after Mamamoo member Hwasa was seen enjoying it. It is a dish full of nutrition and contains a lot of iron and vitamins.
Gunja Daehan Gopchang is a popular restaurant with multiple branches. It became very popular ever since Hwasa made a visit and enjoyed their gopchang.
Today, we'll take a trip to Gunja Daehan Gopchang Myeongdong Branch.
Creatrip members can get a 10% discount coupon when visiting so remember to take advantage!
Gunja Daehan Gopchang Discount
Information
Address: 1, 18-1 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
(서울 중구 명동 7길 18-1, 1F)
Hours: 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Directions: 5-minute walk from subway line 2 Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station exit 5.
Why We Recommend It
Gunja Daehan Gopchang restaurant is one of the most well-known gopchang restaurants with more than 60 branches nationwide.
The servers can speak basic English. There are also some servers who can speak Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese so you won't have trouble ordering.
The staff will directly prepare the food at the table so you can watch the food being made.
Things To Keep In Mind
Just show the Creatrip discount coupon to the worker at the counter before paying to receive 10% off the entire menu.
No reservation is required before dining.
You must order a minimum of 2 servings per order.
If you have any issues with the coupon, please contact help@creatrip.com
The coupon can only be used at Gunja Daehan Gopchang Myeongdong Branch.
Menu
Menu | Price (KRW) |
Mixed intestines set (Gopchang + Snowflake tripe + Heart) 모둠곱창 (곱창 + 눈꽃대창 + 염통) | 18,900 |
Beef brisket gopchang (Gopchang + Snowflake tripe + Heart) 차돌곱창 (곱창 + 눈꽃대창 + 차돌박이 + 염통) | 19,900 |
Daehan assorted gopchang (Gopchang + Snowflake tripe + Makchang + Stomach + Heart) 대한모둠곱창 (곱창 + 눈꽃대창 + 막창 + 특양 + 염통) | 20,900 |
Beef small intestines 소곱창 | 16,900 |
Beef big intestines 소대창 | 16,900 |
Beef abomasum 소막창 | 16,900 |
Pickled radish fried rice 깍두기볶음밥 | 3,000 |
Daehan assorted beef ribs set (185 g) (Grilled short ribs + Prime short ribs + Intercostal ribs) 대한모둠소갈비 (참갈비살 + 꽃갈비살 + 본갈비살) | 25,000 |
Daehan grilled short ribs (200 g) 대한참갈비 | 23,000 |
| Daehan prime short ribs (150 g) 대한꽃갈비살 | 26,000 |
| Daehan intercostal ribs (150 g) 대한본갈비살 | 15,000 |
Our Visit
Gunja Daehan Gopchang is a beef tripe restaurant that has become widely known after Mamamoo member Hwasa visited and deliciously ate a dish here on a variety show, I Live Alone in 2018.
It has now expanded all over the nation and opened more than 60 branches.
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(Open on Jan. 30)
The restaurant runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, so you can enjoy gopchang at pretty much any time of the day!
From the exterior of the restaurant, you may feel that the restaurant is quite small. However, it's very spacious inside with many tables awaiting its guests.
The restaurant has a menu on the wall. Once you have chosen your seat, the staff will bring another menu for you to look at. The menu is written in Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. There are also photos of the dishes for your convenience!
We ordered two sets of Daehan Assorted Gopchang (대한모둠곱창). This is the signature of the restaurant so we decided to give it a try.
Once you've made your order, the staff will bring out your side dishes and dipping sauces.
Each person will be given a plate with 2 types of seasoning powder (cheese and curry) on the left and 2 types of dipping sauces on the right to make the food even more delicious!
You can eat your meat with the seasoning powder or with the dipping sauce according to your personal preference.
Next, we were served the spicy bean sprout soup. Looking at the color of the broth, we thought it was going to be spicy but surprisingly, it wasn't as spicy as we thought. You should give it a try even if you're not good with spicy food.
Daehan Assorted Gopchang (대한모둠곱창)
20,900 won
The assorted set is one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant because you can taste a variety of beef intestines such as small intestines, big intestines, heart, and stomach.
The staff will bring the food to your table and cook it on the pan in front of you. You don't need to do anything, just wait and watch your food being cooked!
During the cooking process, there may be a lot of oil being released that might make you uncomfortable. The staff removes the oil by draining it into a separate tray so you are not consuming it all.
After the dish is cooked just right, the staff will put the fire directly above the pan. We felt like watching a cooking show!
The staff will then bring out kimchi and spiced chives (부추).
They'll put the cooked intestines on one side and put kimchi and chives on the other. You just need to wait 2-3 minutes for them to cook. In the meantime, we tried the intestines!
You can dip the meat in the seasoning powder or dipping sauce that you previously received. I tried the cheese powder first and it was delicious!
You can also try it with the chives and kimchi for extra flavor.
You can also find rice cakes in the dish.
Picked Radish Fried Rice (깍두기볶음밥)
3,000 won
After enjoying our intestines set, we ordered the pickled radish fried rice. The staff also cooked the fried rice right in front of us on the table.
The fried rice was very delicious and it was the perfect way to end our meal. The pickled radish really helped enhance the taste of the fried rice.
Daehan Assorted Beef Ribs Set (185g) 25,000 KRW
This time around, we tried the new beef ribs that Daehan Gopchang added to their menu.
We wanted to try all three types of the beef ribs (short ribs, prime ribs, intercostal ribs), so we ordered the Assorted Beef Rib Set!
This is two servings of the assorted beef ribs set. Just the beef itself might not be enough for 2 adults, but it comes with stew and a variety of side dishes, so it was the perfect amount for me.
Along with the beef they provide mushrooms, squash, onions, and the one ingredient that can't be omitted from a Korean meal - garlic! If you pair these vegetables with the meat, the flavor is even more rich.
The server will grill the beef ribs for you and cut them into bite size pieces to make it easier to eat.
Once the meat is done cooking, chives are added to the grill. You can also pair this with the meat - it's delicious! We recommend that you try eating it this way!
An assortment of seasonings are provided as well; these include curry powder, cheese powder, and salt. All three of these seasonings are delicious to dip the meat in. Personally, I liked the curry powder and cheese powder the best because it added a fusion of saltiness and sweetness to the flavor. You can enjoy the meat with the seasonings that best fit your preference!
How To Get There
You can take subway line 2 and get off at Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station and walk out of exit 5.
Go straight along the sidewalk next to "Blue Roof Town Korean BBQ".
Turn right at the corner of the pharmacy.
From here, go straight.
As you continue down the street, Daehan Gopchang will be on your left.
We hope you enjoy your meal!
That concludes our visit to the famous Gunja Daehan Gopchang restaurant in Myeongdong. We hope you found it helpful in deciding what dish to try in Korea next.
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