Damsot Seongsu (담솥 성수점)

Damsot Seongsu (담솥 성수점) is the Seongsu branch of the Damsot chain — a Korean restaurant concept entirely built around 솥밥, individual-portion hot pot rice cooked and served in heavy ceramic vessels that keep the rice warm and the crispy bottom layer (누룽지) intact until the very last bite. The format is one of Korea's most comforting eating traditions, and Damsot elevates it by pairing the rice with sous vide-quality proteins and well-considered seasonal vegetables. The signature menu reads like a tour of upscale Korean comfort food: steak hot pot rice made with grade-1 Korean beef cooked sous vide style and topped with savory egg yolk; eel hot pot rice with fresh eel and a sweet seasoning that complements the toasted rice; eggplant hot pot rice that has become a specialty item with multiple variations; and cockle hot pot rice for shellfish lovers. The kitchen also turns out homemade beef rib patty (떡갈비) as a side, and the warm seaweed soup that arrives with every order is a small but meaningful touch. The pricing positions Damsot as an accessible mid-range pick — fresh ingredients and quiet service without crossing into special-occasion territory — and the atmosphere stays calm enough to support solo lunches and small-group dinners alike. The second-floor location on Yeonmujang 7-gil places it within walking distance of Seongsu Station Exit 4 and the cluster of bars and restaurants that anchor the eastern half of the neighborhood. With 100 Google reviews at a 4.7-star average, Damsot Seongsu has built a quiet reputation as one of Seongsu's most reliable solo-diner-friendly Korean restaurants.