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Mapo · Yonggang-dong / Ox bone soup

Mapo-ok

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Running since 1949 and now in its third generation, Mapo-ok is regularly named among Seoul's oldest seolleongtang houses. The slow-simmered ox-bone broth is the kind of unfussy, warming meal locals eat any time of day, including breakfast.

Korea on a Plate · Selected 2026

At a glance₩19,000 per personHours Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00; Sat–Sun 07:00–17:00Open dailyNot spicyEarly breakfastSolo dining
Milky ox bone soup with scallions
Representative dish photo · Mike Chung · CC BY 2.0. Cropped for layout.

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Seolleongtang · milky ox-bone soup

A suggested order

Order the standard brisket seolleongtang, season it yourself with salt at the table, and drop a spoon of the kkakdugi radish kimchi into the broth.

Neighborhood
Mapo · Yonggang-dong
Food style
Ox bone soup
Station to look up
Mapo Station (Line 5)
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00; Sat–Sun 07:00–17:00
Closed
Open daily
Typical spend
₩19,000 per person
Key prices
Brisket seolleongtang ₩19,000; premium version ₩26,000

What to know before ordering

It opens at 7am and is a quiet option for an early start before sightseeing.

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

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