Fodor's Expert Review Hadongkwan

A beloved Seoul institution since 1939, Hadongkwan is known around the country for their gomtang (bone broth soup). While the dish is simple and paired only with a humble bowl of rice and kkakdugi (radish kimchi), it has a cult following. In fact, the restaurant became even more famous in the 1970s because it was supposedly a favorite of former President Park Chung-hee. The restaurant says their secret lies in the fact that they refuse to add any artificial seasonings and they’ve used the same beef supplier for more than 60 years. Hadongkwan closes once their last dish of the day has been made and their hours, from 7 am to 4 pm, are strange by Seoul standards, so try to go as early as possible.