DaehanokA 50-Year Yeongdeungpo Veteran's Ox-Tail Suyuk and Chives

Waiting is part of the deal

Whether it's lunch or dinner, expect to wait if you go during a meal rush. This is a veteran restaurant with a name that draws a steady crowd.

If a line sounds like a hassle, aim for an off-peak slot, roughly 2–4 PM.

Tender suyuk, chives, and a milky bone broth

Order, and ox-tail suyuk arrives with seasoned chives on top. The meat is boiled until properly tender, and a sharply seasoned pile of chives covers it. Alongside comes a milky bone broth.

The real move here comes after you've finished the meat. Once the meat is gone, mix thin wheat noodles into the leftover chive seasoning on the plate — that's the proper way to finish this meal. Skip it and you've only eaten half the point of coming.

• Don't worry about spice. The chives are sharp with garlic and sesame, not fiery hot
• Don't worry about a strong meaty smell either. It's boiled well, so any gaminess is minimal

What it looks like

On a large white plate, pieces of oxtail suyuk with the bone still attached are arranged in a ring, covered by a heap of finely cut seasoned chives. The chives are sprinkled with chili flakes and sesame, and red seasoning pools at the bottom of the plate. Beneath the chives you can see the grain of the meat and bone. A dish of sauce sits beside the plate.

Menu words

• Kkori-suyuk is boiled oxtail, and suyuk refers to boiled meat that is sliced and served
• Buchu is Korean chives, with a strong aroma that cuts the richness of the meat

Prices seem to keep climbing

Honestly, every time I go, it feels like prices have crept up again. This isn't a cheap old-school spot. I've noted the current figures (as of Sep 2026), but it's worth checking the menu again on-site.

The portion, though, always feels a touch short

The flavor is genuinely good. But the ox-tail suyuk portion always feels a bit small relative to the price — that impression hasn't gone away over multiple visits. It's more noticeable when splitting with a group, so on a hungrier day, order a larger size or add another dish.

It's close to Yeouido too

If you have plans around West Yeouido or the National Assembly, this is walkable. It's a different flavor of place than Yeouido's own lunch-hour veterans — better suited to an evening with a drink.

The nearest subway station is Yeongdeungpo Station (Line 1), about a 10-minute walk from Exit 5. If spicy jjamppong sounds better than ox-tail that day, Songjukjang is also walkable, in the same Yeongdeungpo neighborhood.

Checklist before you go

• Closed Sundays and Mondays (as of Sep 2026)
• Closes at 8:40 PM (last order 7:40 PM). Leave enough time if it's a late dinner
• A wait at meal times is standard. Aim for an off-peak slot or budget extra time
• Prices keep shifting. Worth a re-check on the menu board