Naju Gomtang Hayanjip (나주곰탕하얀집)
Korean Gwangju Naju-si
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Haigaengseu’s reviewHighly recommended
“Meat-packed gomtang and unlimited noodles are great value”
- Naju Gomtang (beef bone soup)BestClean, nutty, mild broth
- Somyeon Sari (extra thin wheat noodles)Unlimited refills, goes well with gomtang
- 3-year-aged Mukeunji (aged kimchi)Beyond sour, tangy enough to make you woozy
- Gomtang ₩10,000
- Visited right at opening (open-run)
- 07:00~16:00
- Atmosphere
- Spacious interior with many regulars from the shipyard
- Service
- The owner remembers regulars' preferences and brings out the aged kimchi
- Good for
- Breakfast, meals for industrial-complex workers
- Value
- Described as insanely good value
- Tips
- Boil the somyeon in hot water and add it to the gomtang
- Search for it as 'Naju Gomtang'
- Add dadaegi (seasoned chili paste) and mix in rice
Haigaengseu’s reviewHighly recommended
“Rich, clean gomtang served with aged kimchi”
- Basic Gomtang (beef bone soup)BestLightly salty with deep savory flavor
- Atmosphere
- Very spacious inside
- Tips
- Rice and broth are free to refill
- Suyuk-gomtang uses head meat; regular gomtang uses shank and brisket
Haigaengseu’s reviewRecommended
“A top-class rich Korean beef soup with a peppery kick”
- Naju gomtang (beef bone soup)BestRich, spicy meat broth with tender Korean beef
- Atmosphere
- Spacious hall with cauldrons in view
- Good for
- First meal in Gwangju
- Tips
- Tastes even better with kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi)
