Choemisam Sundaeguk Neungdong 최미삼순대국 능동점

Choemisam Sundaeguk Neungdong is a sundae-gukbap specialist in Dongtan, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province, known for a clean, clear broth that wins over even those who do not normally eat sundae-guk. Rather than the typical milky bone-stock base, the kitchen uses a lighter, more translucent broth with a subtle meat fragrance, comparable in depth to the warm broth served alongside premium naengmyeon, while maintaining zero pork odor. The offal has a springy, non-chewy texture, and the sundae is packed with glass noodles carrying a gentle pepper note. Notably, the sundae-only and offal-only versions of the soup taste distinctly different, with many regulars rating the sundae-guk as the superior choice. A key flavor trick at this restaurant involves adding the juice from the house kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) directly into the soup, its sweet-spicy liquid balances the broth beautifully. Rice is scooped from a pressure cooker at the table, arriving steaming hot with a noticeably stickier texture than standard servings. Toward the end of the meal, the kitchen sends out nurungji (scorched rice broth), providing a traditional Korean closing touch. The assorted sundae platter includes kimchi, white, and vegetable varieties, kept warm throughout by a solid-fuel burner beneath the plate. A self-service banchan station offers extras such as seasoned squid jeotgal, and the kkakdugi itself is of standout quality. The restaurant operates 24 hours and draws long queues from early morning, so registering ahead through the Tableling app before arriving is strongly recommended.