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 4.5 on Naver — outstanding by local diners.
9 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.
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View all →Fyi I was here in 2022 so my review is definitely outdated but I have been thinking about their food and service alot since then. I was there with my American partner and when we couldn’t figure out what to order because we wanted to try various hongeo dishes, the owner/chef suggested they would offer us different dishes not on their menu using different parts of hongeo for a reasonable price. We ended up trying everything from hongeo cheek, to nose in ramyun and raw hongeo liver for tasting, as well as the more commonly known fermented slices. Their service and hospitality went above and beyond as was the food. They also had a housebrewed makgeolli. It’s not a touristy restaurant, so if you’re willing to appreciate different types of rare hongeo dishes they’re more than willing to accommodate well-meaning culinary curiosity. Would 100% go back when I’m in Korea next time.
Nopo Sunragil 141 Seonsullagil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Parking: Gogang Private Parking Lot (paid) Beyond the stone wall path, Jongmyo Shrine, the royal shrine of the Joseon Dynasty The path leads to Changdeokgung Palace... Visited for lunch on a weekday
Was sat down then told to leave later
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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...
