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Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

1.9Km    2019-09-26

176, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

The phenomenon of Jangchungdong Jokbal Street started 50 years ago with the opening of two Korean jokbal (steamed pig trotters) restaurants, followed by the influx of new jokbal restaurants during the late 70s and early 80s.
Today, the jokbal restaurants continue to serve one of the most sought Korean food from the main road and the alleyways of the Jangchungdong 1(il)-ga Street area.

Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)

Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)

1.9Km    2025-01-13

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300

Hyangnamu or 'Aromatic Tree' in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be about 700 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. It stands 12m in x_height, measures 5.9m in girth around the roots, and has branches spreading in all four directions. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.

Halmaejip (할매집)

Halmaejip (할매집)

1.9Km    2017-02-01

1-5, Sajik-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-2608

Not like usual Gamjatang (pork back-bone stew), Halmajip’s Gamjatang uses only bean sprout and leek to make a refreshing soup taste along with red pepper powder, for a spicy flavor.

Wonjo 1ho Jangchungdong Halmeonijip(원조1호장충동할머니집)

Wonjo 1ho Jangchungdong Halmeonijip(원조1호장충동할머니집)

1.9Km    2020-11-17

174, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9979, +82-2-2275-1064

Following his mother’s footsteps, the son of the previous owner is now managing the family business. Opened during the early years of Jokbal Street, the delicious meat at this restaurant is fondly remembered by customers. While the meat itself has almost no fat, the fat portion is extremely soft and savory. This restaurant is also different from the others in that it provides kongnamul-guk (bean sprout soup) with the jokbal (steamed pork hock). Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold noodles) and tteok-mandu-guk (rice cake-dumpling soup) are also delicious. Pyeongyang naengmyeon is cooked to suit South Korean tastebuds. Besides, the noodles and dumplings are hand-made. Despite the restaurants long history, the building of the restaurant is clean and well-maintained as it was being rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. There are plenty of tables on the first and second floors to accommodate customers, and the third floor is reserved for large groups. Especially noticeable is the clean appearance both inside and out, despite the restaurant’s long history; probably because the building was rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. Plenty of tables on the first and second floors accommodate customers, and the third floor is reserved for large groups.

Hosim [Tax Refund Shop] (호심)

1.9Km    2024-04-19

1F, 33, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jeongdok Library (서울특별시교육청 정독도서관)

Jeongdok Library (서울특별시교육청 정독도서관)

1.9Km    2021-05-08

48, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2011-5799

Jeongdok Library opened in January 1977 on the former site of the Gyeonggi High School in Bukchon, Jongno-gu, Seoul. As a public city library, it boasts little under half a million books and 16,300 reference materials. The Seoul Education Museum in the library houses a collection of 12,000 reference materials.

In addition to basic library functions (lending books and offering archives and reading rooms to the public), the library runs various cultural programs such as monthly lectures by invited authors, photo exhibitions, reading seminars, and music/dance performances.

The Place Seoul (traditional Korean-style guesthouse) / 복합한옥공간 곳

The Place Seoul (traditional Korean-style guesthouse) / 복합한옥공간 곳

1.9Km    2025-03-05

52-11 , Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3255-1289

The Place Seoul in Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a meeting place of traditional and modern Korea. It has a yard with a beautiful 80 year-old dogwood tree, and a small garden in which guests can enjoy the passage of the seasons. The Place Seoul is an environment-friendly place which uses eco-friendly consumables such as toilet paper and shampoo. Breakfast is simple and healthy. There are many good cafes in nearby Bukchon, and local tourist attractions include the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Pyeongando Jokbal (평안도족발집)

Pyeongando Jokbal (평안도족발집)

1.9Km    2021-03-30

174-6, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9759

Pyeongando Jokbal has a history of over 50 years, and is very popular among all the jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in the Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street area. The taste is outstanding, making this hard-to-find restauant a favorite among jokbal lovers.

Sujeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (수정약국)

Sujeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (수정약국)

1.9Km    2024-04-22

1F, 195, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

1.9Km    2024-10-15

231-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-5533

A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located near Jongno 5(o)ga Station in Seoul. One of the top 5 jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet.