Jongno · Anguk / Bukchon / Aged-kimchi stew restaurant
북촌김치재
Bukchon Kimchijae, about 120 m from Anguk Station, builds its menu around mugeunji (long-aged kimchi): braised ribs, kimchi stew, braised mackerel, pork belly and duruchigi stir-fry, plus braised cutlassfish. Mains run ₩11,000–₩17,000. DiningCode reviewers most often describe it as unpretentious, casual, lively and generous.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Mugeunji Galbijjim · braised ribs with long-aged kimchi
Order the Mugeunji Galbijjim (₩13,000) or the Mugeunji Kimchi Jjigae (₩11,000).
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Open 11:00–21:00 with no listed break, which makes it easy to fit into a Bukchon walk.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
After 8 p.m., most places in the area were already closed, and we were lucky to find this restaurant with a fish option, we absolutely loved it! I’m a big fan of Kimchi-jjigae, and this one did not disappoint. The kimchi was perfectly sour, and the mackerel was generous and delic
Best meal i’ve had in korea. I highly recommend. Authentic meal. The only problem was it was too spicy but it was flavorful. The price is also cheap too. There was a language barrier problem but auntie did her best to help us
Super local Kimchi-Jae, Kimchi soup pork belly with noodles and rice. Very local and not high spending. Recommend to go early.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
NEAR YOU
Other guides close to this restaurant, by straight-line distance.
Order the Mugeunji Galbijjim (₩13,000) or the Mugeunji Kimchi Jjigae (₩11,000).
Expect about ₩13,000 per person. Mugeunji Galbijjim (braised ribs) ₩13,000; Mugeunji Kimchi Jjigae ₩11,000; Mugeunji Godeungeo Jjim (braised mackerel) ₩11,000; Galchi Jorim (braised cutlassfish) ₩15,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
11:00–21:00. Closed on some days.
Bukchon Kimchijae (Bukchon Kimchi House) is at 8 Bukchon-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 종로구 북촌로2길 8. The nearest station is Anguk Station — about 110 m.
Bukchon Kimchijae (Bukchon Kimchi House) suits Near the sights, Solo dining, Bring the heat.
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