Hadongkwan (Main Branch)
하동관 명동본점
A gomtang (clear beef soup) institution founded in 1939 and listed by the Michelin Guide. Opens at 7am and closes whenever the broth runs out — going early is the whole strategy.
Last checked: 2026-09-15·Desk-researched — not yet verified on site
Reservation
No reservations — walk-in only.
Payment
Pay first at the counter as you enter, then get seated. The menu is basically a choice between regular and special (teuk) gomtang.
Hours
07:00–16:00 · Closed: Sundays
Tips
- Morning is the safe window — by late afternoon the broth may already be gone.
- Regulars add kkakdugi (radish kimchi) brine to the soup — ask for "kkakguk". Staff are used to foreign visitors.
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