SINCE 1980 Wonjo Kkori gomjip logo

Oncheonjang, Dongnae-gu, Busan · Since 1980

Wonjo Kkori gomjip

원조꼬리곰집 · Busan Original Oxtail House

Oxtail soup (꼬리곰탕) simmered with beef bone broth, served in Oncheonjang since 1980. On the menu it is listed as Oxtail Soup (꼬리탕, Australian oxtail) and Hanwoo Oxtail Soup (한우꼬리탕, Korean beef oxtail). We also serve ox knee, trotter, tripe and shank soups and boiled beef platters.

  • Hours 09:00–21:30 (last order 20:50)
  • Closed Mondays, Seollal day and Chuseok day
  • Parking 30 spaces right next door, free for diners
  • Access No steps, wheelchair accessible
  • Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Oxtail soup in a black earthenware bowl: three bone-in pieces of oxtail and sliced green onion in milky broth, with radish kimchi, seasoned chives and dipping sauce on the side.
Oxtail Soup

Inside and outside

Current building exterior: an orange awning on the ground floor with the “원조꼬리곰집” sign and phone number 051-552-1106, and a “P” private parking sign under the awning on the right. High-rise apartments stand behind.
Entrance: the “원조꼬리곰집” sign on the orange awning
Main dining hall: rows of wooden four-seat tables under a wooden ceiling, with seats separated by wooden partitions along the windows on the right.
Main hall seating
Inner seating area: a long bench seat and wooden tables along a gray brick wall, with frosted glass partitions and a door on the left.
Inner seating

Broth and Ingredients

Good ingredients, left as they are. That is the philosophy of Wonjo Kkori gomjip.

We do not simmer the beef bones for long. We cook them only until the good flavor comes out, then combine that stock with the oxtail broth. We claim no secret recipe.

The meat is soaked in cold water to draw out the blood, and while it simmers we keep skimming off the fat that rises.

Our rice is Samgwang rice from Gyeongju, cooked with a little glutinous rice and a touch of black rice.

Our kimchi is made every Tuesday with Cheongbang napa cabbage.

We keep the taste the same while continuing to raise the quality of our meat and produce.

History

Since 1980, we have been making oxtail broth at the same spot, 52 Oncheonjang-ro.

We source the best ingredients we can find and simmer the meat together with beef bone broth.

Having tasted oxtail soup at restaurants across the country, we now carry the restaurant forward as its second generation.

Before Wonjo Kkori gomjip

Our founder first learned to make oxtail soup in the kitchen of an oxtail soup restaurant in the Chungcheong region. He often recalled seeing the President visit that restaurant.

In the 1970s he moved to Busan and opened a small oxtail eatery in Bujeon-dong, without even a sign.

Timeline

  1. 1980

    Moved to the Galbi Alley in Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu, at what is now 52 Oncheonjang-ro, and took the name “Wonjo Kkori gomjip.” Oxtail was still unfamiliar in Busan, and we began introducing oxtail soup to the city.

  2. 1990s

    The height of Oncheonjang’s nightlife. Entertainers performing at the Carnegie and Big Town nightclubs used the restaurant almost as their green room, and many couples chose it for their wedding receptions.

  3. 2000–2020

    Through Oncheonjang’s ups and downs, we became the last restaurant still standing in the Galbi Alley.

  4. 2022

    Selected as a Baeknyeon Gage (Long-Lasting Small Business) in the first round of 2022. On May 30 we received the certificate (No. 220202-00078) issued in the name of the Minister of SMEs and Startups, and on October 14 the Busan Regional Office of SMEs and Startups held the plaque ceremony at the restaurant.

  5. 2024

    On June 7, registered the trademark “원조꼬리곰집” with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (Registration No. 40-2205679, Class 43).

  6. Today

    The founder’s eldest son and his wife run the restaurant as the second generation, with an unchanging taste as their first principle.

Source: Busan Regional Office of SMEs and Startups, official blog post on the 2022 first-round Baeknyeon Gage selection and plaque ceremony (posted October 17, 2022; in Korean)

Recognition

  • Blue Ribbon: 5 consecutive years since 2022
  • Busan City “Taste of Busan” (부산의 맛): 4 consecutive years since 2023
Five Blue Ribbon Survey stickers in a row on the glass entrance door. Under each blue ribbon is written “Blue Ribbon Survey” with the years 2022 through 2026.
Blue Ribbon stickers
The Baeknyeon Gage plaque hanging on the glass beside the entrance, with four pink “Taste of Busan” (부산의 맛) stickers below it, marked 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 and Busan Metropolitan City.
Taste of Busan · Baeknyeon Gage plaque
Baeknyeon Gage plaque hanging on the glass entrance door: white sign reading “백년가게 LONG-LASTING SMALL BUSINESS” with the logos of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Small Enterprise and Market Service.
Baeknyeon Gage plaque at the entrance
Korean Intellectual Property Office trademark registration certificate held up in front of the restaurant sign. It shows Registration No. 40-2205679, Application No. 40-2023-0225392, filing date December 11, 2023, registration date June 7, 2024, the mark “원조꼬리곰집” and Class 43; the owner field is covered.
Trademark registration certificate (No. 40-2205679, registered June 7, 2024)
Baeknyeon Gage certificate issued in the name of the Minister of SMEs and Startups. It shows the business name 원조꼬리곰집, the address 52 Oncheonjang-ro (Oncheon-dong), Dongnae-gu, Busan, 1st floor, and the issue date May 30, 2022.
Baeknyeon Gage certificate (issued May 30, 2022; remains valid, no renewal required)
White cow-shaped sticker on the glass entrance door reading “SINCE 1980 원조꼬리곰집”.
“SINCE 1980” sign on the entrance door
Current building exterior: an orange awning on the ground floor with the “원조꼬리곰집” sign and phone number 051-552-1106, and a “P” private parking sign under the awning on the right. High-rise apartments stand behind.
Current exterior
Former building exterior: a two-story red-brick building with “원조꼬리곰집” lettering on the roof, a vertical sign, parking signs and a “수육” sign over the entrance.
Former exterior

The current building was newly built on the same site as the former one.

Visiting

Address
52 Oncheonjang-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
부산광역시 동래구 온천장로 52
Phone
+82-51-552-1106 (within Korea: 051-552-1106)
Hours
09:00–21:30
No break time · Last order 20:50
Closed
Every Monday, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok day
Parking
Parking lot right next to the restaurant (52 Oncheonjang-ro), 30 spaces
Free for diners
Reservations
Booking ahead on Naver makes your visit more comfortable, but walk-ins are always welcome.
You can also book by phone (+82-51-552-1106). The room for 14 does not require a reservation. If it is not already booked, you can use it right away.
Seating
Single seats, a group hall for up to 40, private room for 14
Payment
Foreign-issued cards accepted
Access
No steps at the entrance, wheelchair accessible
Takeout
All menu items available for takeout; phone pre-orders accepted
Getting here
Busan Metro Line 1: Myeongnyun Station Exit 3, 5 min walk · Oncheonjang Station Exit 1, 10 min walk · 5 min walk from Hurshimchung

Maps

Meal kits online

Wonjo Kkori gomjip meal kits are sold on Naver Smart Store. Please check the store for products, prices and shipping terms.

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FAQ

What should I order on my first visit?

If you are alone, one bowl of soup is enough. For the signature oxtail, choose Oxtail Soup (₩27,000) or Hanwoo Oxtail Soup (₩35,000); for oxtail with ox knee, Oxtail & Ox Knee Soup (₩27,000). For 2–3 people, add soups to a Large Hanwoo Boiled Oxtail or Assorted Platter (2–3 people).

How is Oxtail Soup different from the other soups?

Each soup uses different cuts. Hanwoo Oxtail Soup uses Hanwoo oxtail; Oxtail Soup, Australian oxtail; Oxtail & Ox Knee Soup, oxtail and ox knee; Ox Knee Tendon Soup, ox knee; Hanwoo Trotter Soup, trotter; Hanwoo Tripe Soup, tripe; Beef Brisket Soup, Australian brisket; Hanwoo Gomtang, Hanwoo beef. Prices range from ₩15,000 (Beef Brisket Soup, Hanwoo Gomtang) to ₩35,000 (Hanwoo Oxtail Soup).

What kind of broth is oxtail gomtang?

We simmer beef bones only until the good flavor comes out, then combine that stock with the oxtail broth, skimming off the fat that rises while it cooks. On the menu it is listed as Oxtail Soup (꼬리탕, Australian oxtail) and Hanwoo Oxtail Soup (한우꼬리탕, Korean beef oxtail).

Is “Special (특)” a separate dish?

No. Every soup can be ordered Regular or Special. Special is the same soup ordered in a larger amount: you get more meat and more broth, and it costs ₩5,000–₩10,000 more than Regular.

Can I eat alone?

Yes. There are single seats, and every soup is ordered by the bowl. Hanwoo Boiled Oxtail and the Assorted Platter also come in a Small size (1–2 people).

Where do I park?

The lot right next to the restaurant (52 Oncheonjang-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan) has 30 spaces. Parking is free for diners.

Do I need a reservation?

No, you can walk in anytime. Booking on Naver makes your visit more comfortable, especially around weekday lunch (about 12:00), our busiest time.

Can families or groups book?

Yes. There is a group hall for up to 40 people and a private room for up to 14. Book via Naver reservation or by phone (+82-51-552-1106).

The room does not require a reservation. If it is not already booked, you can walk in and use it.

Can I come with older family members or a wheelchair user?

There are no steps at the entrance, so wheelchairs can enter. The parking lot right next door (30 spaces) is free for diners. A group hall for up to 40 and a room for 14 make family gatherings possible.

Is takeout available?

Yes. Every menu item can be taken out. You can order ahead by phone (+82-51-552-1106).

Do you serve breakfast? When are you closed?

We open at 9:00 and stay open until 21:30 with no break (last order 20:50). We are closed every Monday, on Seollal day and on Chuseok day.

How far is it from the station?

It is a 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Myeongnyun Station and a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Oncheonjang Station, both on Busan Metro Line 1. Hurshimchung is also a 5-minute walk away.

Can I pay with a card issued outside Korea?

Yes. Foreign-issued cards are accepted.

When is it busiest?

Weekdays around 12:00 noon are the busiest. Coming a little earlier or later lets you eat at a more relaxed pace.