Seongdong-gu · Seongsu-dong / soy-braised pig's trotters
성수족발
This single-item jokbal shop in the middle of Seongsu's warehouse-and-cafe district draws long waits with a name-list, walk-in-only system rather than reservations. It's frequently ranked among Seoul's best trotters, a solid savory stop between gallery-hopping and cafe browsing in one of the city's most-visited new neighborhoods.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Jokbal · braised pig's trotters
Order one medium jokbal to share between two or three; it comes pre-sliced and is often praised as some of the best in Seoul, so save room and skip a big lunch beforehand.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
No reservations — put your name down and expect a wait at peak times; takeout avoids the queue if seats are full.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
The food was good, but unfortunately, the staff member’s attitude was very disappointing. We knew that portion sizes in Korea can be quite large, so when we arrived, we clearly explained that our group consisted of six people in total and that we were waiting for the rest of our
Came by early on Christmas day, there were no customers except for a huge loads of delivery orders. It's a small restaurant so on normal days, you might have to queue. But technically the best jokbal I've ever had despite living here for 4 years and have ahd jokbak from multiple
Very generous portions. The smallest we could order was the medium and it was more than enough for my friend and me. The pig feet were seasoned perfectly so that it complemented the natural flavor of the meat. The side dishes were also refreshing. Keep in mind that the space is
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NEAR YOU
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Order one medium jokbal to share between two or three; it comes pre-sliced and is often praised as some of the best in Seoul, so save room and skip a big lunch beforehand.
Expect about ₩20,000 per person. Jokbal medium (2–3 people) ₩45,000; large ₩50,000; extra-large ₩55,000.
12:00–22:00.
Seongsu Jokbal is at 7 Achasan-ro 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 성동구 아차산로7길 7. The nearest station is Ttukseom Station (Line 2) or Seoul Forest Station (Suin-Bundang Line), about 10–12 min walk.
Seongsu Jokbal suits Groups & sharing, Near the sights.
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