Running since 1968 in the old Mukyo-dong office district, this single-menu restaurant serves the mild, clear pollack soup Seoul office workers turn to as a gentle hangover cure. It opens early and is built for a quick, quiet meal rather than a leisurely dinner.
Menu and ordering
There's one dish to order — the dried pollack soup — with free refills of rice and broth if you're still hungry.
Bugeo-guk ₩11,000; extra egg ₩500
Before you go
It's a single-dish restaurant that closes early, so it works best for breakfast or lunch.
38 Eulji-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Euljiro 1-ga Station · Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 07:00–15:00 · Open daily
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.5 from 3,989 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 무교동북어국집 — 북어국
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
No reservations listed — walk in
Getting there
Euljiro 1-ga Station · Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 07:00–15:00
Budget
about ₩12,000 per person
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
4.5★★★★★3,989 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
COCO nonosugar★★★★★4 months ago
Here is a sharp, authentic review capturing the incredible energy and efficiency of your experience, written in a style that reflects your appreciation for high-velocity, high-quality food execution:
🌟 5/5: The "Ferrari" of Hanbang Comfort Food – Fast, Pristine, and Incredibly
Chris Opines★★★★★5 months ago
Excellent flavor in this dry pollack soup. Wonderful balance, super clean broth. Really popular spot, but the line moves fast. They serve only one thing, so they bring your soup, rice and veg quickly. Fun to watch the pros at work here too, it is as efficient as I have ever seen
Zafar Masih★★★★★2 months ago
Breakfast in Seoul. I came here twice again this time. The price has gone up again, but I guess that can't be helped. This place is a must-visit. Development is progressing around here, so who knows how much longer I'll be able to eat here. 2026, 2027👍🫶❤️
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
There's one dish to order — the dried pollack soup — with free refills of rice and broth if you're still hungry.
How much does a meal at Mukyodong Bugeoguk-jip cost?
Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Bugeo-guk ₩11,000; extra egg ₩500.
When is Mukyodong Bugeoguk-jip open?
Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 07:00–15:00. Open daily.
Where is Mukyodong Bugeoguk-jip and how do I get there?
Mukyodong Bugeoguk-jip is at 38 Eulji-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 을지로1길 38. The nearest station is Euljiro 1-ga Station.
Who is Mukyodong Bugeoguk-jip good for?
Mukyodong Bugeoguk-jip suits Early breakfast, Not spicy, Solo dining.
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