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  1. Hwangjejeongyuk Restaurant
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Hwangjejeongyuk Restaurant

황제정육식당
★ 3.7Google
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Seoul Jongrogu Samildaero19gil 16
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  • Rating & Reviews: Google Places(3.7)· verified 2026-05-08
  • Coordinates: Kakao Map
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Price Range
₩₩
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Nearest Station
Myeongdong Station · 762m · ~10min walk
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English Menu
Limited
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Phone
027150445
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Hours
Checking...
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Cuisine Type
Korean

Known for traditional Korean cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.

10 min walk from Myeongdong Station Station, making it easy to combine your meal with a visit to nearby attractions like Korean Convenience Store Food Guide: Best Snacks & Combo Hacks Near Myeongdong.

About 한식

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.

About Jung-Gu

Jung-gu sits at the geographic and commercial center of Seoul, encompassing Myeongdong (K-beauty and street food), Namdaemun Market, and the financial district. The food here spans the full range — from tourist-facing street stalls in Myeongdong to understated lunch joints serving office workers, and traditional Korean restaurants that have operated for decades without needing to advertise.

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★★★★★김신홍7 months ago

Highly recommended for travelers on a budget! Among pork dishes, samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) is the most delicious. Don’t get ripped off at weird places — this restaurant is the one you should go to!

★☆☆☆☆Lilian Pang1 year ago

Food was kind off okay. BUT what we got, was different than what we ordered. They add more to the bill, than you have ordered to add more to the price. And when you argue with them, they don't even speak al little bit English. Someone from the back of the kitchen needed to come forward to translate a little bit. So tourists and foreigners be careful. Tip: take a picture of the food you received and check with the receipt. So that you can proof to the what you have gotten.

★★★★★Alex S1 year ago

Tasty meat 🥩 service is call for service, and the location is in a busy area. The pork skin and steaks were delicious 🤤

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향토음식 (Healthy and tasty Korean cuisines in Myeongdong)

from Myeongdong Station by walk Price 10k~20k ₩/person -The English description is at the bottom- 명동성당 근처. 맛집들이 옹기종기 모여있다. 로드뷰 길찾기 지도 크게 보기 전화번호: 02...

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(Vietnamese cuisine with delicious soup and sauce in Myeongdong)

from Myeongdong Station by walk Price 10k~20k ₩/person -The English description is at the bottom- 명동역 근처 평일 점심 줄서서 먹는 베트남 요리 맛집이 있다. 로드뷰 길찾기 지도 크게 보기...

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충무로 회식하기 좋은 보쌈 맛집 남산도담

안녕하세요 :) 오늘은 충무로 맛집으로 유명한 남산도담 후기를 남겨보려고... Chungmuro Station. I actually walked there from Myeongdong, and it was definitely manageable :) 외부...

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