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We came here for the banchan and it did not dissapoint! Fantastic lunch. We got the 13,000 pp (approx $13 USD) "basic" which included 10 dishes of assorted banchan, rice, bowl of delicious doenjang-jjigae vegetable soup, and a small bowl of the best tasting bulgogi. The fresh banchan was unlimited- fabulous quality and flavor. We were in Korean food heaven!! If you want more bulgogi, you can order the 16,000 option (approx $16 USD). All items come with unlimited banchan.
Crowded small place- all locals. We came at about 1pm. Super fast service. It's loud, it's lively and totally worth it. Cash only. Best authentic food we've had in Seoul, incredible quality and value, especially for the assorted banchan. We will come back again before we leave this amazing country!
Great experience to eat in this little restaurant hidden in a basement. Friendly owner, lots of locals. Tried the beef bulgogi, which was delicious. Would recommend this authentic Korean restaurant.
박짱짱이
at 2023 Oct 20
박짱짱이
at 2023 Oct 20
제이드가든 갔다가 닭갈비 먹으러 갔어요. 점심시간이 한참 지나서 갔는데도 친절하게 잘 대해주셨습니다. 음식맛은 평범했지만 친절함이 최고였습니다.
Delicious ! Come without thinking. People eat fast, so stay waiting for the place if needed ( we had 2d floor no chairs seats) Payment only with cash or Korean cards. Not that expansive, super tasty, especially lotus side dish
Asura
at 2023 Oct 04
Asura
at 2023 Oct 04
Foods are average but portion is big. Nice ambiance, service is good. Reasonable price.
The business hours start from 12 noon, not 11am.
Eve
at 2023 Oct 01
Eve
at 2023 Oct 01
Wondered the streets to find a place to eat, they had a queue but space specifically for two people. So we got in. Service was quick. Friendly.
Food was delicious.
We only had about 30 minutes to enjoy before we had to leave and get back on bus. Would have like to sit longer and just enjoy the relaxing atmosphere
시쁨
at 2023 Sep 30
시쁨
at 2023 Sep 30
애견동반 가능해서 방문한 곳이지만
직원분들의 친절함이 기분좋게 해줌
생각보다 맛있음
Local restaurant in insadong area that offers local Korean food.

I highly recommend trying out their Bibimbap with beef meat.
k lee
at 2023 Sep 01
k lee
at 2023 Sep 01
맛은 개인마다 차이가 있지만 난 맛있었음
사골국물+먹을 수록 찐득한 느낌? 인데 난 맑은거 좋아하는데 그래도 맛있었음
그리고 무엇보다 정식이 1.1인데 양이 개 미쳤음
근데 너무 더움.. 시원해지면 다시 가야지
외국인들은 싫어할 비쥬얼임ㅋㅋㅋ
Mike Alans
at 2023 Aug 22
Mike Alans
at 2023 Aug 22
Superb quality for the price! Our group went there since there weren't much restaurants open at 8am. We were satisfied with the food quality and we were glad the waitress spoke Chinese too.
Would highly recommend the option with ginseng since the one with just chicken broth was slightly bland for our taste.
S Dk
at 2023 Aug 15
S Dk
at 2023 Aug 15
The food here is soo good. The cold noodles were delicious & the rice cakes with bulgogi, the best everr. Definitely coming back.
IG: Anguelito_
at 2023 Aug 15
IG: Anguelito_
at 2023 Aug 15
What an amazing place I’ve stumbled upon. The whole building already sets itself apart from the rest. The service/staff are amazing. The food even better! A good sign that the food will be great is when you see a lot of locals dining. I will definitely come back for this very authentic place. If I may recommend some food it would be the ‘spicy cold noodles’ with ‘rice cake stick with beef’
Tommy Koh
at 2023 Jul 13
Tommy Koh
at 2023 Jul 13
I had the ginseng chicken soup, it was so good especially the rice inside the tummy of the chicken

Wife had a abalone porridge that was very yummy as well

Highly recommend to eat here

Prices were also very reasonable, two thumbs up!
Kevin Dukho Lee
at 2023 Jul 09
Kevin Dukho Lee
at 2023 Jul 09
고등어 백반하고, 오징어덮밥 그리고 막껄리 한병.. 그렇게 먹고 마셨는데, 고등어백반은 얘전 종로 고갈비 골목이 생각나 시킨건데.. 이건 구워놓으신지 좀 되었는지 별로였고, 오징어는 맛있었습니다, 오징어가 덮밥형식이 아니라 따로 반찬식으로 나오시네요, 와이엠씨에이 뒷골목으로 쭉 따라가다보면 있어요.
Line seemed long but they were super efficient! Got 2 x spicy pork bulgogi set menu and it was so delicious and filling. You can pay by either Korean card or cash, no foreign cards FYI. Menu has English dish labels and our very friendly server also spoke great English, if that’s something that worries you. Seems to service the salary people who work in the area!
J W
at 2023 Jun 24
J W
at 2023 Jun 24
Every patron has to order their own portion. Soup is good, chicken is tender but the rice within the chicken is too soggy and sticky to be nice.
Mason Ju
at 2023 Jun 21
Mason Ju
at 2023 Jun 21
유명하다해서 먹어봤는데...일단 돼지국밥이 너무 느끼함. 고기대신 비계 덩어리만 가득 들어감. 원래 이런류의 국밥집은 맛있는게 보통인데.싸지도 않음....정말 실망함.
Potatoe Dream
at 2023 Jun 11
Potatoe Dream
at 2023 Jun 11
29 May 2023 - Ordered both white chicken (with Ginseng is 25000 Won while without Ginseng is 19000 Won), the taste was fine but I will think that we can try other places for ginseng chicken soup. The staff was quite pushy for us to place our orders and kept recommending the black chicken with ginseng which is the most expensive dish (approximately 30000 Won if I did not remember wrongly). As it was a Monday late morning, the place was pretty quiet, only around 5 tables filled. 🙂
Paul B
at 2023 Jun 08
Paul B
at 2023 Jun 08
I enjoyed 2 meals here while staying nearby. The food was delicious and the ambiance is quite nice here. The staff all work hard.
Their banchan we're so delish! Esp the yangoon lotus root, never had anything like this.. the soup was incredible.. the bulgogi was tasty but I've had better.. I definitely would go back again just to eat all the side dishes!!
核桃Walnut
at 2023 May 29
核桃Walnut
at 2023 May 29
Visited on 29th May 2023

Visited this place and there only 3 other tables having their meal. Decided to look at the menu before deciding what to eat. However, the attending staff keep standing beside the table and repeatedly recommending the most expensive Samgyetang. Feel irritated and thanks to our insistence to stick to our preference. 😂

Overall, the taste of the Samyetang is great. But the pricing is getting higher and higher after each year. 😣
This restaurant has a branch in Singapore which is incredibly popular with always a long queue. However, the original one in Seoul offers the same delectable food without the overwhelming crowds. Even on a weekday night, getting a table is a breeze, and reservations are unnecessary.

The pork soup with rice is an absolute delight, boasting rich flavors and satisfying textures. Equally impressive is their pork dish, featuring succulent pork with a tantalizing sauce served alongside noodles without soup.

Overall, this restaurant in Seoul lives up to its reputation, serving fantastic dishes in a relaxed and pleasant setting, making it a great choice for a delightful dining experience.
HUNJEON LEE
at 2023 May 17
HUNJEON LEE
at 2023 May 17
푸짐하고 맛있는 수백
Baris B.
at 2023 May 13
Baris B.
at 2023 May 13
They got seafood ! The squid was average, not much spices except for the sauce. The pancake was delicious!!
luis lee
at 2023 May 07
luis lee
at 2023 May 07
Good
天使(Angel)
at 2023 Apr 27
天使(Angel)
at 2023 Apr 27
雖然東西不錯吃!但一個人用餐也規定第一道羊肉串必須要點2份,吃不完就太浪費了。
Medium sized pork 33,000 won 👍

Best dish I had in Seoul. ❤️
I went here for a late lunch. There was no waiting line and it wasn't a problem that I came alone. The food arrived quickly and the portion was large. When in doubt just order the first thing in the menu. Please note this place is cash only.
Tk Cheng
at 2023 Apr 08
Tk Cheng
at 2023 Apr 08
If i had a Korean grandma and she cooked for me ginseng chicken soup, I hope it would taste as good as this

Every taste brings back memories of childhood that I never had of me growing up in korea.

The taste of the soup is deep yet light, complex and hearty. It tastes of a century of love was poured into perfecting this recipe.

I also ordered chicken jewels. Very very yummy and crunchy.

The chicken claw cake is exceptional

I would definitely recommend this place for an authentic taste of Korea. Real soul food
Just found this place looking in Maps and it was awesome!
The host guy was very kind and funny.
And of course, the food was very good too.
I don't like too much kimchi but this one was good!
Jake Lee
at 2023 Mar 23
Jake Lee
at 2023 Mar 23
Regular customer here every time I go visit to Korea. Always had the regular white chicken, which had already filled my satisfaction. However, this trip I was recommended their signature black chicken, a very rare sight in the states. We were approached by the very friendly lady manager(?) who had given us a detailed and clear explanation of the dish, so we decided to try it out. Was very surprised with the dish, as it had really energized me and gave me a healthy feeling overall, with its already delicious taste. Definitely a must visit place with its historical name and popular tourist location.
박인숙
at 2023 Mar 05
박인숙
at 2023 Mar 05
닭갈비 막국수 모두 다 맛있고, 친절하고 애견동반 가능하니 좋네요~
꼭 와야겠다.라고 생각한 집 인사동쪽에 가면 봤던집이라서 친구랑 갔는데...자리좁은건 어쩔수없는 상황 근데 고등어랑 순두부 시켰는데~고등어는 반마리 아주 작은게 나왔는데 꽁치가 나온줄 알 정도였습니다.ㅠㅠ 살짝 실망했네요^^~보통은 아무리 맛이 없거나 해도 그냥저냥인데 조금은 실망스러운 리뷰 잘 안쓰지만 이번에는 좀 그렇네요~담에는 혼자 점심시간에 가서 먹어보고 리뷰해봐야겠습니다.
I visited this restaurant on the recommendation of one of my best friends. I was expecting more because i heard it is popular with office workers nearby during lunchtime... but I am also satisfied. I ate the "set meal(정식세트)" ₩12,000. The main dish served every day is different (bossam meat(보쌈고기) and kimchi stew on Friday), and all the side dishes were delicious. Once you order, the food comes out super fast. It would be nice to order after everyone is seated. When you go out to eat alone, go after 1:30 pm so you won't have to wait in line and you'll be able to eat comfortably. Except main dish(보쌈고기), you can ask refill as much as you wanted.
Kary W
at 2023 Jan 13
Kary W
at 2023 Jan 13
Convenient location in Myeongdong! They offer a free ginseng shot once you’re seated. The chicken was great but was not able to finish it alone. Generous portions.

Their kimchi tastes homey.

Worth considering upgrading to premium black chicken ginseng soup.
S C
at 2023 Jan 13
S C
at 2023 Jan 13
Stumbled across this place and it was a true blessing. Thankfully they have English menus and the staff speaks a little English, and welcoming and friendly which I can honestly say on my week holiday here is a rarity.

The prices are very reasonable and you get a lot of bang for your buck. I went with the Chulpan beoseokbulgogi samjungsik, which is the beef bulgogi set. And it did not disappoint; so much variety, colour and deliciousness in one cheap package (13000). The complimentary house tea was so warm and delicious I didn’t bother buying a drink.

I was on holiday for 6 days in Seoul and can honestly say this was one of my top 3 dishes on this trip. The food, the service and the atmosphere all came together to bring a memorable experience.
으노으노1976
at 2022 Dec 15
으노으노1976
at 2022 Dec 15
좋아요
Hong Gyu Park
at 2022 Nov 19
Hong Gyu Park
at 2022 Nov 19
Great customer service and fantastic food. Location is remoted a bit but you should try to visit with your family and friends.
Hana Lee
at 2022 Nov 03
Hana Lee
at 2022 Nov 03
여기는 찐 맛집이다..수육세트 추천
존맛탱 순대가 맛있다고하니 순댓국밥에 수육있는 버전 선택 추천드립니다.
There’s a queue on a weekday lunch. Good service by the staff, good English speaking, enjoyed the nice meal there. Love their pork!
Tasty chicken soup and banchan!
Bo Yeong Yoon
at 2022 Sep 13
Bo Yeong Yoon
at 2022 Sep 13
경강역 레일바이크 예약하고 바로 옆 양지촌식당으로 이동
도보로도 가능하지만 차 가져가두 주차가 불편하지는 않아요.
숯불닭갈비이고 양념맛, 간장맛 모두 무난합니다.
hearty meal. a must go. it is pork rice soup.
Kwan Yu
at 2022 Aug 24
Kwan Yu
at 2022 Aug 24
Guys, this is it! If you want to taste the real korean soul food try this one!
I recommend Gookbop (pork soup) and Soowook (steamed pork slice) the meat is so soft it literally melts in your mouth! The location is not very clean, but consider it as part of the cultural experience. The whole district is about old korean culture. Highly recommended.
박태동
at 2022 Jul 19
박태동
at 2022 Jul 19
양꼬치는 최고. 토마토 계란탕은 많이 아쉬워요
이곳은 생닭만 쓰기 때문에 살코기가 정말 부드럽고 탱글합니다.
다른 곳에 비해 비싸다고 생각할지 모르지만 우선 크기가 달라요. 삼계탕의 닭은 살이 많고 국물은 닭발로 육수를 내서 사골 국물 같아요. 구수하고 깔끔해서 계속 손이 갑니다. 닭 튀김의 닭도 크고 실해서 두개 이상 못 먹어요.
여기 반찬들은 모두 직접 만드는 거라 짜지않고 깔끔 합니다. 심지어 하얀무 조차도 직접 만들어서 자극적이지 않음 깔끔한 맛이 납니다. 점심시간에는 항상 사람이 많아 웨이팅이 있지만 백화점이니 얼마든지 시간 보내기 좋아요.
돼지국밥 가격이 얼마전까지 6000원이었는데 7000원으로 인상되었어요. 다른 메뉴도 1000원씩인상. 돼지국밥 밥은 토렴해서 들어가 있고 부추도 잘게 썰어서 들어가있어요. 맛 맛있어요 고기가 매우 부드러워요. 양은 적당해요.
김대완
at 2022 May 25
김대완
at 2022 May 25
숯불닭갈비가 아니라 숯불에 초벌한 닭갈비를 가스불판에 재벌해서 먹는 시스템..
오겹살이 제일 괜찮았어요.
삼계탕이랑 바삭한 후라이드 치킨 먹었는데 정말 맛있었어요 ♡
Dave Hyeok
at 2022 Mar 16
Dave Hyeok
at 2022 Mar 16
Highly recommended if you like charcol-grilled chicken bbq ribs
Best pork soup
강기부
at 2022 Feb 20
강기부
at 2022 Feb 20
맛있는 음식을 정말 저렴한 가격에 내주셔서 먹으면서도 죄송하고 감사했습니다.
사장님 건강하시고 행복하시길 기원합니다🙏
돈아깝다.....
바쁜 평일 점심시간..
넓은 홀에 서빙 직원은 단 둘..
비싼 돈 주고 제대로 서비스 못 받은 느낌
음식이 성의있는 것도 아니고..
생선이 나왔는데 진짜 너무 비렸음
참고로 비위 강함
j. juny kim
at 2021 Oct 01
j. juny kim
at 2021 Oct 01
오래된 식당으로 고령이신 이모님 세분과 삼촌 한분이서 서빙과 음식을 내어주시는데 집밥같은 음식입니다.
술한잔과 식사를하기 좋습니다.
Krishna Shim
at 2021 Sep 23
Krishna Shim
at 2021 Sep 23
삼치 구이 팔천원. 아주 맛있네요. 반찬도 다 맛있고. 특히 된장 국. 안짜게 이리 맛나게 끓이네요. 맛은 고급인데 가게가 옛날식 ㅎㅎ
DJ SHIN
at 2021 Jul 02
DJ SHIN
at 2021 Jul 02
양꼬치라고 다 같은 양꼬치가 아니다!
📍 What to eat in Jongno
✅ Eomyongbaek DwaejiGukbap (엄용백 돼지국밥)
🏆Reno's Rating : 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

☑️ Local Korean's Favorite Korean Restaurants

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ℹ️ Information

◽️Seats Condition - VERY GOOD
◽️Interpretatiilon - GOOD
◽️Customer Service - So so

💰 Price
KRW 8,500~40,000 / USD 7.45~35.06

🌐 Opening Hours
11:00AM - 10:00PM

🗺️ Location
194-28, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
👣 From Subway
Line 1 Jonggak station Station, Exit 3, 5min walk

💬 Comments
They also provide a menu with an English description. 2 types of Pork rice soup and There was a famous signature menu called Hangjeong Suyuk, which is currently under revision. It will be on the menu soon. It is worth visiting when you are near Jongno station.

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Those who need the details can check on my Instagram,Youtube in English :)

Instagram : @reno4kfood
Youtube : Reno - Korean Food Lover
짱햄
at 2021 Mar 09
짱햄
at 2021 Mar 09
이곳 사장님의 솜씨는 찐이다... 솔직히 명동이라 생각하는 그런 흔한 입맛의 맛집이 아니다 👍🏻
good beautiful
위에 부담스럽지 않고 깔끔하네요 잡내도 없고요ㅠㅡㅠ 넘 맛있어요! 부산에서 먹은 MSG맛 돼지국밥보다 맛있네염...같이 주시는 돼지간도 별미입니다 뻑뻑하지않아요
Jerry Lee
at 2020 Mar 23
Jerry Lee
at 2020 Mar 23
순대국밥5000
돼지국밥5000
소주3000
이런 혜자가 어디잇는가.....
여기있네요 합천돼지국밥....
가격보고 뭐 5000원짜리겠지 할수도있다....
먹어보면 안다 5000원 퀄리티 그 이상 상상 초월 퀄리티....
기본 세팅에 나오는 돼지간을 주신다.
이거 한입 먹어보는순간 이집재료 신선도를 말해준다.
돼지국밥에잇는 돼지머리고기 부속들은 정말 흠잡을데없다.
육수는 적당히 구수함이 너무 좋고 머리고기와 부속들 맛이 정말 어마무시하다.
김치와 깍두기도 좋으나 깍두기가 상당히 압도적이다.
새우젓 엄청나게 많이 주셔서 너무 기분이 좋았다.
새우젓 매우 좋아함 개인적으로.
양파와고추 된장이 나온다.
된장또한 기가막힌다.
이곳은 정말 혜자중에 탑클라스일듯하다.
Jiyoun Lee
at 2020 Jan 25
Jiyoun Lee
at 2020 Jan 25
친절한사장님
늑갈살꼬치 대박
Minne oh
at 2020 Jan 07
Minne oh
at 2020 Jan 07
외국인 손님이랑 여기서 점심 먹을려고 입구 들어가기전에 앞에 생선굽는 곳이 있길래, 제 외국인손님이 들어가기전 사진 찍고싶다고 해서 생선 사진 한장 찍고 있었습니다. 일하는 아줌마인지 사장님인지 모르겠지만 저희를 보시고 외국인손님 팔을 탁 치면서 이걸 사진을 왜찍냐고 다짜고짜 짜증내시더라고요. 기분좋게 식사하려다가 기분 불쾌해서 그냥 안들어가고 다른곳 갔습니다. 찍지마라고 그냥 말로하면 되는걸 그렇게 무례한 행동을 해야했나요? 맛을떠나서 직원교육좀 제대로 시키세요
Jongno branch of a famous Dwajigukbap(돼지국밥) restaurant in the city of Busan. Recently opened with a very modern and fancy architecture, this place seems trying its best to provide great experience for anyone who visits here.

Main dish, dwaji-gukap and side dishes taste fine. However, as it is slightly far from the regular image of dwaji-gukbap, the most representative food from Busan, which people can think of, it is not surprising that some people find it disappointing.
변덕환
at 2019 Oct 29
변덕환
at 2019 Oct 29
아늑하고 좋은맛집이네요.
One of Favorite Korean Food ... very delicious and health coz the chicken cook together with ginseng
Taikyun Kim
at 2019 Oct 09
Taikyun Kim
at 2019 Oct 09
Strong recommendation for Insadong breakfast
Quán ăn này cũng nhỏ thôi, nhưng đồ ăn khá ngon. Món gà hầm nhân sâm ăn rất lạ, thịt gà hầm mềm tới xương, khá giống với gà ác tiềm thuốc bắc ở VN ở một số loại nguyên liệu sử dụng, nhưng khác cái là nước này vị nhân sâm, nếu lúc đầu ăn có vị hơi lạ. Ngoài ra, bên trong gà giống như được nhồi nếp, hơi ngán chút, nên ăn kém với kim chi thì sẽ ổn hơn!
ゆこゆこ
at 2019 Apr 05
ゆこゆこ
at 2019 Apr 05
ずっと行きたかった羊肉串🐏のお店です。ジューシーで柔らかくてすごく美味しかったー!
このスパイス、日本に持ち帰りたかったー!
いろんなスパイス入っていて、辛いけど、そこまで辛くない!マスターが子供に優しくてステキでした(^ ^)(^ ^)
서윤진
at 2019 Jan 22
서윤진
at 2019 Jan 22
여자셋 남자하나 2차로 방문햇습니다.
떡볶이 종류하나 플래터 종류하나 주문햇습니다.
떡볶이에는 치즈 따로 후라이팬에 녹여서 부어주고
플래터에는 고기 샤워크림 감자튀김 맥앤치즈등 구성되잇고
또띠아 1/8크기로 몇장 잇어서 화지타처럼 싸먹을 수 잇게
되잇어서 맛잇게 잘먹엇습니다.
단체 테이블이 잇어서 안주가 둘이서 소주한병 먹을때까지
안나와서 조금 아쉬움이 잇네요.
첫주문때 안주 오래걸린다고 얘기해주셔서 기본안주 먹으면서
기다렷어.
Had the spicy chicken soup (dakgehjang). Not too spicy and edible, though a bit heavy on the MSG.

The side dishes were nothing to write home about, for sure. The kimchii and ggakdoogi were way too salty.

If I were in the Lotte Department Store and looking for a quick bite of Korean dishes, and really didn't want to eat anything else, this place is passable. But if you're looking for something more memorable or sophisticated or a meal you don't want to regret spending money on, keep looking.
Elia Rho
at 2018 Sep 26
Elia Rho
at 2018 Sep 26
총평: 가성비 훌륭한 바베큐집

내용: 남자 넷 여자 한 명 그룹으로 방문. 시그니처라는 바베큐 플래터를 두 개 시켜서 와인과 먹었다.

양배추 위주의 샐러드도 나왔는데 손을 안대서 맛을 모르겠고.. 바베튜는 실했다. 29천원인데 남자 둘이서 밥으로 먹어도 충분하거나 좀 남을 양. 남자 셋이서 작정하고 먹으면 딱 맞거나 약간 부족할 정도였다.

전체적으로 모든 고기들이 잘 구워졌고 소스들도 과하지 않게 잘 어우러졌다.

연남동엔 겉만 번지르르하고 맛은 별로인 가게들이 많은데, 잇 스트릿은 프로틴 충전을 원하는 사람들에게 추천할 만하다.
Yavuz Selim KAÇAR
at 2017 Dec 29
Yavuz Selim KAÇAR
at 2017 Dec 29
A very nice place to have goat screws. Reasonable price, hygienic and delicious food. Clerks are very kind. Highly recommended.
swak
at 2017 Jul 12
swak
at 2017 Jul 12
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