Yong Geum Ok
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Yong Geum Ok

Yonggeum-ok is a loach soup specialty restaurant that opened in 1932. This is the original establishment of Seoul-style loach soup, where whole loaches are boiled. It is a place where you can enjoy carefully prepared loach soup in an atmosphere where the old charm remains. The broth is made by boiling beef brisket or tripe and adding various seasonings, so there is no fishy smell from the loaches and it boasts a spicy taste close to yukkejang. Over 90 years, it has maintained its unchanged taste and traditional value...

Yonggeum-ok is a loach soup specialty restaurant that opened in 1932. This is the original establishment of Seoul-style loach soup, where whole loaches are boiled. It is a place where you can enjoy carefully prepared loach soup in an atmosphere where the old charm remains. The broth is made by boiling beef brisket or tripe and adding various seasonings, so there is no fishy smell from the loaches and it boasts a spicy taste close to yukkejang. Over more than 90 years, it has maintained its unchanged taste and traditional values, and continues to be a beloved hidden gem restaurant in Seoul.

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Language support

Yong Geum Ok primarily serves Korean-speaking guests; English and other foreign language support is not documented.

  • Korean is the primary and documented language of operation
  • No English menu or English-speaking staff availability confirmed
  • No multilingual signage or translation services listed
  • No audio guides, video guides, or sign language interpretation available
  • Visitors without Korean language skills should prepare communication aids

Based on language_support fields showing korean=true and all other languages (english, japanese, chinese_simplified, chinese_traditional) as null, plus null values for multilingual_signage and translation_menu_available. No accessibility audio_guide, sign_language_guide, or video_guide documented either.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access available at entrance with no step; limited other accessibility details on file.

  • Step-free entrance enables wheelchair access
  • Located in central Seoul (Jung-gu district)
  • Operating hours 11:00–22:00 daily except select Sundays
  • Card payment accepted
  • Details on restrooms and parking accessibility not available

Based on accessibility.public_transport_accessible field describing step-free entrance. All other accessibility fields (wheelchair_access, restroom_accessible, parking_accessible, elevator, etc.) are null, indicating no additional data verified. Recommend direct contact for comprehensive accessibility needs.

Card payment

Card payment is accepted, but foreign card compatibility is not confirmed—contact ahead or bring cash.

  • Card payment is accepted at the venue
  • Foreign card acceptance is not confirmed in available data
  • It's recommended to call ahead to verify foreign card options
  • Cash (Korean won) is a safe backup payment method
  • The restaurant specializes in loach soup (chueotang)

Based on commerce.card_payment=true; however, commerce.foreign_card_payment is null, indicating no documented confirmation. No price_band or detailed price_notes_ko available. Recommend direct contact with the restaurant for payment method specifics.

Operating

  • ParkingUnknown
  • Open hours11:00~22:00
  • Closed days매월 두번 째, 네번 째, 다섯번 째 일요일
  • Reservation requiredUnknown
  • Walk-in allowedUnknown

Payment

  • Card paymentYes
  • Foreign cardUnknown
  • Cash onlyUnknown

Languages

  • KoreanYes
  • EnglishUnknown
  • JapaneseUnknown
  • Simplified ChineseUnknown
  • Multilingual signageUnknown

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessUnknown
  • Stroller accessUnknown
  • Accessible restroomUnknown
  • Accessible parkingUnknown
  • ElevatorUnknown

Location

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