A large, bright dining hall in the heart of Namdaemun Market with seating for over a hundred, this spot is built for the market's steady flow of shoppers and tour groups rather than a quiet meal. It's a dependable, filling stop near Seoul Station and the market's kitchenware and fabric alleys.
Menu and ordering
Order the wanggalbitang — one or two full-size beef short ribs simmered in a clear broth with glass noodles — and rice on the side.
Wanggalbitang ₩22,000; special (three ribs) ₩29,000; bulgogi ₩25,000
Before you go
Closed Sundays; the size and layout make it an easy choice for larger groups without a reservation.
37-3 Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hoehyeon Station (Line 4), Exit 5 — about 3 min walk into Namdaemun Market · 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) · Closed Sundays
Neighborhood
Jung-gu · Namdaemun Market
Food style
large-format beef short rib soup hall
Typical spend
₩22,000 per person
Key prices
Wanggalbitang ₩22,000; special (three ribs) ₩29,000; bulgogi ₩25,000
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.8 from 112 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 남대문 대가 — 왕갈비탕
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
Not stated on Google — walk in or ask by phone
Getting there
Hoehyeon Station (Line 4), Exit 5 — about 3 min walk into Namdaemun Market · 11:00–21:00
Budget
about ₩22,000 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?
4.8★★★★★112 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
RJ How★★★★★5 months ago
Local Korean BBQ shop. Outstanding service by the ladies who helped me out with how to cook and eat the meat properly despite a language barrier. Food was fantastic.
Keith Yeo★★★★5 months ago
Walked into this establishment by chance whist looking for fried chicken. Was intrigued by the display of beef cuts just by the entrance. Decided to try the premium beef rib soup. Beef ribs were fresh, delicious and tender. Soup base was not oily and very pleasant tasting with a
Ji Lee★★★★★5 months ago
Absolutely recommend. The employees and manager are extremely nice. The food is so delicious and really good quality meat. The sides are worthy of the meat. Great location, great food, and great experience.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Order the wanggalbitang — one or two full-size beef short ribs simmered in a clear broth with glass noodles — and rice on the side.
How much does a meal at Namdaemun Daega cost?
Expect about ₩22,000 per person. Wanggalbitang ₩22,000; special (three ribs) ₩29,000; bulgogi ₩25,000.
When is Namdaemun Daega open?
11:00–21:00. Closed Sundays.
Where is Namdaemun Daega and how do I get there?
Namdaemun Daega is at 37-3 Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 남대문시장길 37-3. The nearest station is Hoehyeon Station (Line 4), Exit 5 — about 3 min walk into Namdaemun Market.
Who is Namdaemun Daega good for?
Namdaemun Daega suits Groups & sharing, First time in Korea, Near the sights.
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