Jongno · Jongno 3-ga / Korean stew restaurant
뚝배기집
Ttukbaegijip is a small stew restaurant near Jongno 3-ga serving four stews in earthenware pots: snail doenjang, plain doenjang, soft tofu and kimchi stew, all priced ₩8,000–₩9,000. DiningCode reviewers most often describe it as unpretentious, good value and popular with locals.
Ureong Doenjang · soybean paste stew with freshwater snails
Order the Ureong Doenjang (₩9,000), the dish named in its DiningCode listing.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Opens at 07:00 and runs to 21:30 with no listed break, so it works for an early breakfast. DiningCode lists free parking.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Hard to find but 100% worth it! This historic spot serves an amazing marsh snail soybean paste stew that you can't get anywhere else. Best early breakfast happiness for just $6.
A great spot for authentic Korean comfort food. The doenjang jjigae and sundubu were both delicious, full of flavor, and served piping hot. The portions were satisfying, and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely worth a visit if you want a hearty local meal.
Warming up to the perfect winter dish - their authentic Korean soup was a delicious find! The staff were super polite and accommodating, despite the language barrier. Google Translate worked like a charm, and we managed to communicate just fine. Plus, the servings were huge and h
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NEAR YOU
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Order the Ureong Doenjang (₩9,000), the dish named in its DiningCode listing.
Expect about ₩9,000 per person. Ureong Doenjang (snail soybean stew) ₩9,000; Sundubu (soft tofu stew) ₩8,000; Doenjang Jjigae (soybean paste stew) ₩8,000; Kimchi Jjigae ₩9,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
07:00–21:30. Open daily.
Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House) is at 12 Jong-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 종로구 종로16길 12. The nearest station is Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station — about 350 m.
Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House) suits Early breakfast, Solo dining, Not spicy.
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