CuisineKorean traditional
Tasting menu₩15,000
NeighbourhoodJung-gu and Myeongdong
HoursDaily 07:00-15:30
ChefThird-generation family
Book aheadWalk-in

Location

Address: 12 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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