60-Year Grandma's Gukbap

About

Near the old Borim Theatre in Beomil-dong, this long-running pork-soup shop offers 30 minutes of parking support at Garam Parking Lot. The lot directly in front of the restaurant is excluded, so check the parking-lot name before entering.

The broth is clear rather than milky, with rice warmed through in the toryeom style and generous pieces of pork. The pork aroma is mild and the soup has a clean finish. Add salted shrimp and chives a little at a time to suit your taste.

The boiled-pork set costs KRW 10,000 and serves thick pork slices separately from soup and rice. Lean meat and fat give the slices a moist texture with some bite; try them with the house dipping sauce. An extra portion of noodles can be shared between soup bowls.

Both the main dining area and the inner room have tables and chairs. Solo diners are common, and older relatives can sit in chairs rather than on the floor. Weekend meal peaks draw queues, though turnover is fairly quick. Extra side dishes are self-service near the entrance.