Gangnam-gu · Yeoksam-dong / mudfish (loach) soup specialist
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Running for roughly four decades near the Gangnam/Sinnonhyeon office district, this specialist serves chueotang, a hearty mudfish soup considered a classic restorative dish across Korea. It's a good change of pace from Gangnam's newer restaurants, a genuine old-school lunch spot rather than a trend-driven one.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Chueotang · ground mudfish (loach) soup
Order the ground chueotang (loach blended into the broth, easier for first-timers than the whole-fish version) with perilla powder and chives stirred in, and rice on the side.
Closed Sundays and busiest on weekday lunch hours with nearby office workers, so an early or late lunch on a weekday works best.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
To be honest, there are not many places to recommend as a Korean restaurant near Gangnam Station. This is one of the few restaurants to recommend. It sells Korean traditional food, Chueo-tang(Loach Soup). Koreans eat Chueo-tang for refreshment in hot summer. Chueo-tang usually c
Fantastic chuetang. Both price and taste is absolutely great!
Best mudfish soup in the area. You can opt for ground up mudfish.
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