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What to order at Imun Seolnongtang
- Must order
- Seolleongtang: 17-hour ox bone broth poured over sliced beef and soft wheat noodles.
- Signature dishes
- Seolleongtang
- Editor tip
- Season the broth yourself with the salt provided; adding too much at once is the only mistake you can make.
CuisineKorean Traditional
Price₩
NeighborhoodJongno and Insadong
HoursDaily 08:00-21:00, Sun until 20:00
Phone+82-2-733-6526
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Signature dishes: Seolleongtang
Must order: Seolleongtang: 17-hour ox bone broth poured over sliced beef and soft wheat noodles.
Tip: Season the broth yourself with the salt provided; adding too much at once is the only mistake you can make.
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Location
Address: 38-13 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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