An English or foreign-language menu is available at this restaurant, making it easier for international visitors to browse and order. Don't hesitate to ask staff for the English menu when you arrive.
Rated 4.8 on Naver — outstanding by local diners, featured in 1,203 Korean food blog posts as one of the most talked-about 한식 spots.
Known for traditional Korean cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.
35 min walk from Jongno 3-ga Station Station, making it easy to combine your meal with a visit to nearby attractions like Gwanghwamun Guide: Dining Near Seoul's Royal Heart.
Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.
Jongno-gu is the historic heart of Seoul, containing Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong's antique street. The area balances ancient and modern — traditional Korean restaurants, teahouses, and street food vendors operate alongside contemporary galleries and specialty coffee shops. Eating here feels like a connection to centuries of Seoul food culture.
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View all →True Seoul landmark that has stood the test of time. As a long-standing Michelin Guide restaurant, it delivers an incredibly legit and deep-tasting broth that you can tell has been perfected over decades. I was especially impressed by the generous amount of meat in the soup. It’s an authentic, no-frills experience that every fan of traditional Korean soup must try!
One of my favorite restaurants in Seoul. Come here after hiking at Inwangsan and have some soup and soju. Vibes are great. Often very busy but even waiting in line goes fast. Have been here four times now and it is always just as good as the last time. Always get doganitang. Their fresh kimchi is always delicious.
Arrived here around 4:55pm on a weekday, there were a few people sitting down so we grabbed a seat. By 5:15 the restaurant was completely full and a line had formed. The beef cartilage stew here is special. We didn’t expect a lot of meat to be in the soup so we ordered an additional platter, but it turned out there was indeed a lot in the soup, and the additional was a bit too much for us. The beef cartilage here is cooked to perfection and the taste is excellent. The price is also very reasonable.
Real visitor reviews from Naver Blog
Jongno 3-ga is better to use public transportation than to take a car, but it's really good because it's close to the subway station. 종로 스시 맛집 믿고 스시는 2층에 있어요. Mitko sushi is on the...
of Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1, 3, 5) ♂️ ✅청수당 베이커리 카페 대나무 숲과 이끼... 방문하기 좋은 곳 한옥을 개조한 맛집과 카페가 많아 식사와 디저트를 함께...
near Jongno 3-ga Station. It’s a Korean restaurant that offers a wide variety of dishes... ThingsToDoInSeoul #Jongno #HanokCafe #KoreanCuisine #익선동맛집 #종로3가맛집...
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