Nampo Seolleongtang (남포설렁탕)
5 Gudeok-Ro 34Beon-Gil
Jung-Gu
Busan 48953
South Korea
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| Galbitang / Beef Short Ribs Soup (KRW ₩13,000) |
Beautiful Beef Broth
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 9
Value for Money: 8
Spent about KRW ₩14,000 / SGD $14 per person.
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Among the more highly regarded restaurants in the city, Nampo Seolleongtang (남포설렁탕) is a speciality beef soup casual eatery, frequented by locals. Turnover at Nampo Seolleongtang is fast, and the staff helpfully advise diners on recommendations.
Ambience at Nampo Seolleongtang is modern and casual. The brightly lit place lined with sturdy wooden furnishings is a haven for customers looking for warm hearty beef soup, particularly during cold weather. Busy during meal times, the background atmosphere is buzzing and lively.
Service at Nampo Seolleongtang is friendly and professional. Staff can communicate in limited English, but the menu has helpful English translations and pictures. Staff will offer recommendations and advice, and I note they clean up efficiently when diners leave. They also deliver excellent service recovery.
Food at Nampo Seolleongtang is Korean cuisine, focused on Seolleongtang / Beef Bone Soup and Galbitang / Beef Short Ribs Soup, made using a rich stock from beef bones boiled over hours. Quality is above average. Portions are medium to large for individuals. Prices are reasonable, budget about KRW ₩14,000 / SGD $14 per person.
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| Nampo Seolleongtang Exterior |
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| Nampo Seolleongtang Interior |
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| Nampo Seolleongtang Menu |
Several complimentary banchan / sides served alongside each meal, including crunchy Kimchi Baechu / Kimchi Pickled Cabbage (KRW ₩Complimentary), juicy Kimchi Kkakdugi / Kimchi Pickled Daikon Radish (KRW ₩Complimentary), and fluffy Ssalbap / Steamed White Rice (KRW ₩Complimentary). Good!
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| Kimchi Baechu / Kimchi Pickled Cabbage (KRW ₩Complimentary) |
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| Kimchi Kkakdugi / Kimchi Pickled Daikon Radish (KRW ₩Complimentary) |
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| Ssalbap / Steamed White Rice (KRW ₩Complimentary) |
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| Ssalbap / Steamed White Rice |
Loved the Galbitang / Beef Short Ribs Soup (KRW ₩13,000), with its robust soup / broth made from boiling beef bones over hours, resulting in a lovely meaty savoury vegetal herbal sweet nutty flavour. Garnished with chunky fall-off-the-bone tender beef short ribs with meaty savoury salty flavour, crisp green onions with vegetal sweet flavour, slippery mung bean starch cellophane noodles with neutral flavour, soft red dates with fruity earthy sweet flavour, crunchy golden mushrooms with vegetal earthy sweet flavour, and wispy chicken egg strips with eggy sweet flavour. A luxurious dish. Highly recommended!
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| Galbitang / Beef Short Ribs Soup (KRW ₩13,000) |
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| Galbitang / Beef Short Ribs Soup |
Loved the Seolleongtang / Beef Bone Soup (KRW ₩9,000), with its robust soup / broth made from boiling beef bones over hours, resulting in a lovely meaty savoury vegetal herbal sweet nutty flavour. Garnished with thin chewy beef brisket slices with meaty savoury flavour, crisp green onions with vegetal sweet flavour, and slippery mung bean starch cellophane noodles with neutral flavour. A simple dish. Good!
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| Seolleongtang / Beef Bone Soup (KRW ₩9,000) |
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| Seolleongtang / Beef Bone Soup |
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| Seolleongtang / Beef Bone Soup |
The unique Sokkoritang / Ox Tail Soup (KRW ₩11,000) features a robust soup / broth made from boiling beef bones over hours, resulting in a lovely meaty savoury vegetal herbal sweet nutty flavour. Garnished with tender ox tail meat on the bone with meaty savoury salty fatty flavour, crisp green onions with vegetal sweet flavour, slippery mung bean starch cellophane noodles with neutral flavour, and wispy chicken egg strips with eggy sweet flavour. A comforting dish. Highly recommended!
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| Sokkoritang / Ox Tail Soup (KRW ₩11,000) |
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| Sokkoritang / Ox Tail Soup |
The Galbisal Mandu / Beef Rib Finger Dumplings (KRW ₩3,000) features finely minced beef rib fingers and green onions within a mandu dumpling wrapper. Steamed and served with a light soy sauce for dipping, the dumpling is tender and juicy with a soft bite to texture, carrying meaty salty savoury vegetal sweet flavour. A sprinkling of crisp white sesame seeds and crisp black sesame seeds lend a nutty earthy flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Galbisal Mandu / Beef Rib Finger Dumplings (KRW ₩3,000) |
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| Galbisal Mandu / Beef Rib Finger Dumplings |
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| Galbisal Mandu / Beef Rib Finger Dumplings |
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