Mapo · Yonggang-dong / Ox bone soup
마포옥
Running since 1949 and now in its third generation, Mapo-ok is regularly named among Seoul's oldest seolleongtang houses. The slow-simmered ox-bone broth is the kind of unfussy, warming meal locals eat any time of day, including breakfast.
Seolleongtang · milky ox-bone soup
Order the standard brisket seolleongtang, season it yourself with salt at the table, and drop a spoon of the kkakdugi radish kimchi into the broth.
It opens at 7am and is a quiet option for an early start before sightseeing.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Here’s a polished English review: Mapo Ok is one of Seoul’s most iconic traditional restaurants and has been featured in the MICHELIN Guide every year from 2018 to 2025. It has been serving its signature Seolleongtang (Korean beef bone soup) since 1949, preserving the authentic
The soup taste really good. Also the vibes was really good. Will definitely come back 🤤
Not worth it. It don't know how they got Michelin rating. Beef Soup is so-so and pricy. Lowest price dish is over 20,000. Don't waist your time getting here. You can probably get better seolleongtang in your neighborhood for less than half the price.
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