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.
This is a decent old-fashioned restaurant. It contains heavy amount of garlic but the soup is mild and savory. It's a popular place, so there might be a queue.
Garlicky chicken soupy tteokboki - only one dish on the menu. Rich and delicious, definitely suggest rice to soak up the soup at the end.
The best Dak-Dori-Tang we have had. This place has been featured on several Korean food TV shows throughout the years. They only serve 1 food option (Dak-Dori-Tang), so be aware before going here. Soft and juicy chicken texture coated with mild spicy Korean redpepper soup flavor. Big chunk of minced garlics help completely remove chicken meaty smell. Would highly recommend.
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