Gwanghwamun Jip 광화문집

Location: Seoul, Gwanghwamun
Cuisine: Korean
Price: $
Reservations: None
Suggested Items: Kimchi jjigae 김치 찌개, Gyeran mari 계란마리 (rolled omelet)

I’m always on the hunt for the secret holes-in-the-wall that locals know about. Gwanghwamun Jip is one such place. Tucked in a closet-sized space in a back alley, this place serves a great pot of pork kimchi jjigae. It basically only sells three items: pork kimchi jjigae, gyeran mari (rolled omelet) and jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork). The kimchi in this jjigae is well aged. The pork has lots of flavor. The kimchi is fresh and rustic. The pots come to broilers on the table, where they’re cooked. The gyeran mari is well seasoned and dotted with sliced leeks. The banchan is well-balanced, giving a little something to satisfy all tastes. At just W5,000 a pop, this is a definite find!

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Menu

공기밥 Gongibap (Rice) W1,000

생두부 Saeng Dubu (Fresh Tofu) W2,000

계란마리 Gyeran Mari (Rolled Omelet) W5,000

제육볶음 Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Pork) W10,000

돼지김치찌개 Dwaeji Kimchi Jjigae (Pork & Kimchi Stew) W5,000

Phone: 02-739-7737

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Location

Gwanghwamun Station, exit 8.

Cross the street, caddy corner to the KB Bank.

First alley on your left.

The restaurant is on the right.

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Tags: Gwanghwamun, Korean, Seoul