Ttukbaegi-jip
뚝배기집
Nearest station: Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (종로3가역) Exit 15 · ≈342 m≈ approximate, from map data (Kakao Map, Naver Map or map coordinates)
An old-school stew shop at 12 Jong-ro 16-gil in Gwancheol-dong. There are just four dishes: soybean-paste stew with river snails, plain soybean-paste stew, soft-tofu stew and kimchi stew, served with rice in a large metal bowl with bean sprouts and sesame oil. It opens at 07:00 every day and reviews often call it good for eating alone. Prices differ: ₩8,000–9,000 in an October 2026 blog, ₩7,000–8,000 on Kakao Map (updated May 2026).
Last checked: 2026-10-06·Desk-researched — not yet verified on site
Payment
Konest (a Japanese travel guide) lists JCB, Visa, Mastercard and Amex cards for this restaurant, noting some cards may not work (page updated November 2024). Kakao Map lists Zero Pay.
Hours
Daily 07:00–21:30 · Closed: No closing day listed (Kakao Map and an October 2026 blog both show it open daily)
Reservation
None of the sources checked mention reservations.
Address
서울 종로구 종로16길 12 1층
1F, 12 Jong-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tips
- Per Kakao Map it is 342m, about 6 minutes on foot, from Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 15, in the side streets south of Jong-ro.
- Per a September 2026 blog, the toilet is outside the building, very cramped and not a sit-down toilet, so it is better to use one elsewhere first.
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