Jung-gu · Jangchung-dong / Braised pork trotters
장충동 뚱뚱이할머니집
The restaurant traces back to an eatery its founder opened in 1957, part of the original wave of cooks who turned this street into Seoul's best-known jokbal alley. Trotters are simmered in a soy-based broth until the skin turns glossy and tender, then sliced to share.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Jokbal · braised pig's trotters
Order a medium jokbal to share, plus the makguksu buckwheat noodles the shop is known for pairing with it.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Ask for the makguksu to be mixed at your table if you want to see the tableside preparation.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Good food , well priced. we had pigs feet ( as they call it ) . But I think it was the whole leg. we had some Soju as well. It was enough for 2 people ( quite a big portion) it was served with cold noodles and a variety of condiments as a traditional Korean meal
There are many restaurants for Jokbal and this one is my favorite. Blue Ribbon has been awarded since year 2021. The signature menu of Jokbal is a Pork trotter which is tender, chewy and savory. There are set menu with Makguksu, buckwheat noodles and Green Onion Pancake. It is g
Excellent and clearly popular restaurant! Loved the food. I went alone and was made very welcome. Plenty of English speaking staff and a menu that included set meals for one!
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NEAR YOU
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Order a medium jokbal to share, plus the makguksu buckwheat noodles the shop is known for pairing with it.
Expect about ₩20,000 per person. Small jokbal ₩30,000; medium ₩40,000; buckwheat makguksu ₩10,000.
10:00–23:00. Closed Tuesdays.
Ttungttungi Halmoni Jokbal is at 174-1 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 장충단로 174-1. The nearest station is Dongguk University Station.
Ttungttungi Halmoni Jokbal suits Groups & sharing, Near the sights.
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