Gubok Mandu (구복만두)

Haigaengseu’s reviewRecommended

“The traditional dumplings fried on one side are lightly sweet, but the portion is small”

• Gubok Traditional Mandu (signature dumplings)BestBingwha style fried on one side, lightly sweet
• Kimchi Mandu (kimchi dumplings)Tastes very similar to the meat dumplings

Tips

• Top them with shredded ginger

Haigaengseu’s reviewAverage

“The pan-fried dumplings are mild and the soy sauce is good, but nothing special”

• Gunmandu (pan-fried dumplings)BestMild and clean; shredded ginger in the soy sauce works well
• Kimchi Mandu (kimchi dumplings)Tangy and crunchy, not bad

Price

6 pieces for ₩6,500

Atmosphere

Spacious tables

Would return

Regrets not trying the shrimp dumplings

Tips

• Top the soy sauce with shredded ginger

Tzuyang’s reviewHighly recommended

“The dumplings with crispy bottoms and moist tops, and the juicy xiaolongbao, are outstanding”

• Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)BestFull of juice, and the broth is really delicious
• Gubok Traditional Mandu (Mul-mandu, juicy dumplings)Steamed with a crispy bottom and chewy top, soft
• Shrimp DumplingsBig, and packed with great-textured ingredients even without shrimp

Tips

• Poke a hole in the dumpling to let the hot broth cool down
• Catch the broth of the xiaolongbao in a spoon before eating
• Goes well with cola