Bukchon Gamasot Sundubu
북촌가마솥순두부
Nearest station: Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (종로3가역) Exit 5 · ≈317 m≈ approximate, from map data (Kakao Map, Naver Map or map coordinates)
A sundubu (soft tofu stew) restaurant on the second floor of a building on Insadong 5-gil; blogs say the tofu is made in-house every morning. Opening is 07:30 per Kakao Map but 08:00 per Naver and DiningCode, and it closes at 20:30. Spicy or clear sundubu is ₩10,000 and beef-tripe sundubu ₩12,000. With about 120 seats, a blog says it is only crowded at lunch, 11:30–12:30.
Last checked: 2026-10-07·Desk-researched — not yet verified on site
Payment
None of the sources checked say whether foreign cards work. Kakao Map and Naver only list Zero Pay and a generic "easy payment" tag.
Hours
Daily 07:30 or 08:00–20:30, last order 20:00 (opening 07:30 per Kakao Map, 08:00 per Naver and DiningCode) · Closed: No closing day listed
Reservation
Naver mentions group bookings for 1 to 120 people, but no booking method for individuals is given. For breakfast you can simply walk in.
Address
서울 종로구 인사동5길 4 2층
2F, 4 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tips
- Opening time is 07:30 on Kakao Map but 08:00 on Naver and DiningCode, and an October 2026 blog says 08:00 in its summary but 07:30 in the text. After 08:00 is the safe bet; if you want to go earlier, check a map app first.
- Per Kakao Map it is 317m, about 6 minutes on foot, from Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 5; a blog notes you can walk from Jongno 3-ga, Anguk or Jonggak stations. The restaurant is on the second floor.
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