Jung-gu · Jeong-dong / Korean lunch-and-dinner diner
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Deoksujeong in Jeong-dong, near City Hall, is listed on DiningCode for ojingeo bokkeum, spicy stir-fried squid, and budae jjigae, army stew. The menu also has soft tofu stew, soybean paste stew, spicy stir-fried pork, grilled Spanish mackerel and fresh pork belly. Reviewers most often call it down-to-earth, lively, generous with portions and a place locals go.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Ojingeo bokkeum and budae jjigae · spicy stir-fried squid and army stew
Order the ojingeo bokkeum (₩14,000) or the budae jjigae (₩10,000), and add ramyeon noodles to the stew (₩1,000).
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Open 11:00–20:30 with a long break from 14:30 to 17:00. There are private rooms but no parking; Chungjeongno Station is about 200 m away.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Food here is really solid—everything tasted fresh and well-prepared, and you can tell they know what they’re doing in the kitchen. Portions were satisfying and flavors were on point. Service was excellent. Staff were attentive, friendly, and quick without being pushy, which made
They serve squid with sauce and seerfishes. Reasonable price. Typical Korean food in good quality.
Food is ok. Here to experience the local restaurant experience.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
NEAR YOU
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Order the ojingeo bokkeum (₩14,000) or the budae jjigae (₩10,000), and add ramyeon noodles to the stew (₩1,000).
Expect about ₩14,000 per person. Ojingeo bokkeum (spicy stir-fried squid) ₩14,000; Budae jjigae (army stew) ₩10,000; Sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) ₩9,000; Ramyeon sari (extra noodles) ₩1,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
11:00–20:30. Closed on some days.
Deoksujeong is at 41 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 정동길 41. The nearest station is City Hall Station — about 340 m.
Deoksujeong suits Bring the heat, Solo dining.
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