Mapo Yangji Ox Bone Soup — Restaurant in Seoul

Was slightly intimidated by this place as I didn’t speak any Korean, and this was my first meal in Seoul. However, the staff made me feel welcome and were helpful.

Despite having it in the middle of summer, the hot Seollangtang gave me comfort. The heat from the soup was also a good contrast against the strong air conditioning in the shop. Food arrived but promptly, and it was still bubbling from being just boiled.

The broth was light, naturally flavoured, with no added sodium. Accompanied by meat slices that was not tough nor gamey, but slightly stripped of flavour. Condiments are available for you to adjust the flavour of the dish to your preference.

Overall, a great encounter and warm experience....

Date: 13 Feb 2025 (Thu) Dine-in, 2 persons for Dinner

The ox-bone soup is very #HOMEY and tastes especially good after a day of skiing and tiredness. We ordered the (1) original Ox Bone Soup, (2) original Ox Bone Soup with extra portion of beef slices, and (3) a bottle of Kelly beer. The soup is fresh, meaty and milky, which is so good to eat with rice. The kimchi prepared by the shop is also a must-try, especially the chives and the turnips kimchi. You can see the kimchi is so yummy and being consumed so fast as you enter the shop and see the big boxes containing the kimchi.

The shop is also close to the exits of Gongdeok station (within 5-minutes walk). Will definitely revisit next time we...

This is surprisingly well run restaurant.

Place is clean. Menus on the walls are easy to see no matter where you sit. I ordered 설렁탕 and it was served with in 2 minutes. Food was delicious. It was so good in fact I would have ordered another bowl if I hadn’t become so full. They provide 깍두기 and 김치 in large metal bowls that you can transfer to smaller ones.

On my way into the restaurant I had seen an old man who looked to be in his 70’s trimming vegetables along with some younger workers. On my way out I saw him on the pictures displayed along a wall near the cash register. He seemed to be the owner/boss. It seems like he is very hands on...