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Gangnam-gu · Yeoksam-dong / mudfish (loach) soup specialist

Gangnam Wonju Chueotang

강남 원주추어탕

Running for roughly four decades near the Gangnam/Sinnonhyeon office district, this specialist serves chueotang, a hearty mudfish soup considered a classic restorative dish across Korea. It's a good change of pace from Gangnam's newer restaurants, a genuine old-school lunch spot rather than a trend-driven one.

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At a glance₩15,000 per personHours 10:00–22:00, Monday–SaturdayClosed SundaysSolo diningFirst time in Korea
A steaming bowl of chueotang, thick Korean ground-loach soup with green vegetables and perilla
Representative dish photo · chomjong · CC BY 2.0. Cropped for layout.

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Chueotang · ground mudfish (loach) soup

A suggested order

Order the ground chueotang (loach blended into the broth, easier for first-timers than the whole-fish version) with perilla powder and chives stirred in, and rice on the side.

Neighborhood
Gangnam-gu · Yeoksam-dong
Food style
mudfish (loach) soup specialist
Station to look up
Sinnonhyeon Station (Line 9), Exit 4 — about 5 min walk; Gangnam Station (Line 2) is roughly 15 min walk
Hours
10:00–22:00, Monday–Saturday
Closed
Closed Sundays
Typical spend
₩15,000 per person
Key prices
Ground chueotang ₩14,000; whole-loach chueotang ₩15,000; abalone chueotang ₩20,000; fried loach ₩15,000

What to know before ordering

Closed Sundays and busiest on weekday lunch hours with nearby office workers, so an early or late lunch on a weekday works best.

For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.

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