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  1. Useum Gwanghwamunjigyeong Branch
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Useum Gwanghwamunjigyeong Branch

우슴 광화문직영점
★ 4.8Google
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Seoul Jongrogu Sejongdaero23gil 54
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  • Rating & Reviews: Google Places(4.8)· verified 2026-05-08
  • Coordinates: Kakao Map
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₩₩
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Nearest Station
Jongno 3-ga Station · 1.7km · ~22min walk
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English Menu
Limited
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Phone
02-732-0700
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Cuisine Type
Korean

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

22 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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★★★★★Mathieu HARLAY1 month ago

Very good food and the terrace is perfect for when there is sun

★★★★★Ellen Jerome3 months ago

Great service - delicious food and especially Mandu 🥟 Thank you 🙏🏻 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

★★★★★Yunyoung Jang6 months ago

This Jongno restaurant is a great place for a company dinner and a great bar with a great atmosphere. I met up with some friends for dinner after a long time. We enjoyed a seafood platter, Korean beef and bulgogi, and Asahi draft beer. It was absolutely delicious. The seafood platter, with boiled pork and meat pancakes served with cabbage, water parsley, mushrooms, and homemade broth, was my first time trying it and I was hooked. They have private rooms and the restaurant is clean, making it a great place for family gatherings or company dinners. It's also close to the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, making it a great place for a family meal before or after a performance. Highly recommended as a Jongno or Gwanghwamun restaurant.

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익선동 한옥거리 카페 청수당 베이커리, 한옥 무드와 자연이...

방문 후기를 들려드리려고 해요! 전통 한옥의 감성과 도심 속 숲 같은 분위기가... Cheongsudang Cafe is about a 5-minute walk from Jongno 3-ga Station, Exit 4. 영업 안내 위치 : 서울 종로구...

듀듀의 맛있는 일상·September 2025
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종로3가역 떡볶이 맛집 추천 24시간 라밥 후기 Open 24...

from Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 15, making it super convenient—and best of all, it's open 24 hours It feels like a reliable neighborhood spot where you can drop by for a late-night snack after work or satisfy those...

일상이다요·July 2025
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[종로구 청계천로/ 서울] 아마츄어작업실 청계점

I spotted 'Amateur Workshop Cheonggye Branch' in an alleyway that appears when walking down toward Cheonggyecheon for about 9 minutes from Exit 1 of Jongno 3-ga Station. Although it was an alley, it was visible right from...

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