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  1. Jongro Pojangmacha
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Jongro Pojangmacha

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Seoul Jongrogu Samildaero17gil 40
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  • Rating & Reviews: Google Places(4.2)· verified 2026-05-08
  • Coordinates: Kakao Map
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Jongno 3-ga Station · 612m · ~8min walk
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Known for Korean street food, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.

8 min walk from Jongno 3-ga 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 Jongno-Gu

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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★★★★★ヒロポン1 year ago

April 14, 2025 I arrived around 10:30 PM. After a long day of eating and drinking, I stopped off for some komaku. They asked me if it was okay, even though it was probably close to closing time, and I said it was. 16,000 yen for a komaku. The portion was huge, but it was so delicious I ate it all up. Great place.

★★★☆☆서명준 (MJ_JUNE)1 year ago

종로 보신각 뒤 아담한 실내포차. 오후 6시 전 만석되는 공간. 종로 청춘거리에서 꼬막을 검색하면 나오는 장소로 요즘답지 않게 포장마차라는 이름에 걸맞는 저렴한 가격이 눈에 띄네요. 그만큼 여러 메뉴를 부담스럽지 않게 즐길 수 있는 점이 좋았습니다. 시즌별 제철 해산물이 달라지니 선호 음식을 확인하고 찾아가는 것도 좋겠네요. 10 테이블 정도의 아늑한 공간입니다. 2층 부터 배정받고 2층은 주류나 음료 등은 냉장고 에서 직접 이용하고 계산할 때 확인하는 방식입니다. 오후 5~6시 만석이 되는 시간에는 서브나 대응이 원활하지 않을 수 있습니다, 해물파전이나 김치전은 속재료가 풍부한데 속깊이까지 익혀지지 않아 반죽 그대로라 못먹고 나온 기억이 있네요.

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종로3가 맛집... close to Jongno 3-ga Station <Mitko sushi>

친구랑 종로3가 맛집 믿고스시에서 만났습니다. It's been a long time since I went out to... Jongro 3-ga restaurant is right from Exit 6 of Jongno 3-ga Station on Line 1, 3, and 5. Jongno 3-ga is...

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Jongno 3-ga Station Line 5, Exit 4 in Seoul, South...

Jongno 3-ga Station Line 5, Exit 4 in Seoul, South Korea Destinos turísticos, restaurantes... Calle Songhae y Callejón de Pojangmacha Un famoso callejón de comida callejera conocido...

선부동 IS캐롬클럽, 설금당잔기지떡, 슬로우캘리_구로·October 2024
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Bakery, a Hanok cafe in Ikseon-dong, Jongno 3-ga, Seoul

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...

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