Best 5 Hangover Soup Restaurants in Seoul and Their Features

Seoul's best five hangover soup restaurants boast long traditions and rich broths. Famous examples include Cheongjinok (clear beef intestines), Yongmun haejangguk (spicy beef tripe soup), Yangjae haejangguk (tender lean meat), Pungnyeon Bbaedagwi haejangguk (savory flavor), and Ildeung Sikdang (simple bones). Located in easily accessible areas like Jongno, Mangwon, Songpa, and Yangjae, they're easily accessible by public transportation.

1. Cheongjinok (Jongno)

1-1) Features: This third-generation restaurant, established in 1937, boasts a generous portion of beef (blood, tripe, and intestines) and a clear, deep broth. It pairs well with green onions and cubed radish kimchi .

1-2) Address: 32 Jongno 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

1-3) Transportation: 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5).

2. Yongmun Haejangguk (Yongsan)

2-1) Features: A spicy and refreshing Gyeongsang-do-style hangover soup with radish greens, bean sprouts, and beef. It's famous for its early morning opening.

2-2) Address: 124 Saechang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

2-3) Transportation: Near exit 6 of Hyochang Park Station on Subway Line 6/Gyeongui-Jungang Line.

3. Yangjae Haejangguk (Seocho)

3-1) Features: It is full of tender meat and blood, and the broth is rich and savory, so the meat melts in your mouth.

3-2) Address: 21 Gangnam-daero 10-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul.

3-3) Transportation: Near Exit 3 of Yangjae Citizen's Forest Station on the Shinbundang Line.

4. Poongnyeon Bone Soup (Songpa)

4-1) Features: Made with domestic pork bones, the broth is clean and rich, free of pork odor. It is characterized by a deep flavor without being overpowering.

4-2) Address: 178 Seokchonhosu-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul.

4-3) Transportation: 9-minute walk from Exit 6 of Seokchon Station (Line 8).

5. First Class Restaurant (Mangwon)

5-1) Features: This famous, long-established restaurant in Mangwon-dong serves a light and clean bone soup with plenty of burdock root. The price is reasonable and the meat is tender.

5-2) Address: 82 Bangulnae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

5-3) Transportation: Take the village bus from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Line 6.