Hadongkwan
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1939 |
| Founder | Ryu Chang-hui |
| Headquarters | Myeong-dong, Jung District, Seoul , South Korea |
| Products | Korean cuisine (notably gomtang) |
| Website | www |
Hadongkwan () is a venerable Korean dining establishment situated in Myeong-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea, with its origins dating back to 1939. Renowned for its signature ox bone broth dish, gomtang, the restaurant has earned a Bib Gourmand accolade from the Michelin Guide. It operates exclusively during lunchtime hours and ceases service once its daily food stock is depleted.
The restaurant was originally founded by Ryu Chang-hui (), a member of a prosperous Seoul family. From 1968 onward, management was overseen by Kim Hui-yeong (), who intended to hand over operations to her daughter by 2008. Initially based in Sunhwa-dong, Hadongkwan moved to its current location in Myeong-dong in June 2007.
Throughout its history, Hadongkwan has welcomed notable patrons such as former South Korean president Park Chung Hee and his spouse Yuk Young-soo. The proprietor notes that all presidents except Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Myung-bak have visited the establishment. To maintain high standards and protect the brand’s reputation, the owners have consciously refrained from franchising or opening additional branches.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has officially designated Hadongkwan as an "Oraegage" ("Seoul Historical Store"), a status that provides support to enduring businesses through various resources aimed at sustaining their operations.
See also
External links
- Official website (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Michelin Guide listing (English)