Introduction

Gwanghwamun Ttukgam is a restaurant specializing in pork back-bone stew and kimchi pork belly, located on Saemunan-ro 3-gil in Jongno-gu, Seoul. It is loved by office workers near Gwanghwamun. At lunchtime, it is popular for hangover soup and bean sprout rice soup, and in the evening, there are menus that are great for families and friends to enjoy together.

Thanks to its clean yet lively atmosphere, it is suitable for a comfortable meal without burden, and the reasonable prices and generous portions lead to high satisfaction.

Visitor Characteristics

The gender ratio of visitors is almost 50:50, with a wide age range from 20s to 50s. Especially, many office workers in their 20s to 40s visit, creating a lively atmosphere during lunch and dinner hours.

A variety of customers, from families to friends and colleagues, visit regularly, making it a trusted restaurant with a high revisit rate.

User Reviews

Most customers praise the deep and rich broth of the pork back-bone stew and the generous amount of meat, and the fast serving and friendly service also receive positive reviews. Some mention there may be a wait, but this is seen as proof of its popularity and taste.

Especially, the kimchi pork belly and steamed egg are also highly rated, so satisfaction is high with various menu combinations.

Nearby Transportation

It is easily accessible by public transportation, with Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Seodaemun Station (Line 5), and City Hall Station (Lines 1 and 2) nearby. It is convenient to visit on foot from stations frequently used by office workers.

Key Features

Gwanghwamun Ttukgam has established itself as a Korean restaurant known for its great taste, generous portions, and excellent value for money. With quick table turnover and consistent quality, it has secured many regular customers and is a great place to visit on days when you need a warm soup.

The clean and comfortable interior and the friendly service of the staff make the dining experience even more satisfying.

Value for Money Points

There is a wide selection of hangover soups and pork back-bone stew in small, medium, and large sizes, so you have plenty of choices, and the portions are generous for the price, making it a great value. Side dishes like steamed egg and fried rice are also offered at reasonable prices, making it perfect for a hearty meal.

Menu

• Pork Back-bone Stew (Small): KRW 32,000
• Seafood Braised Pork Bones (Small): KRW 38,000
• Kimchi Pork Belly: KRW 17,000
• Kimchi Pork Neck: KRW 17,000
• Kimchi Stew Hot Pot: KRW 30,000
• Ttukgam (Earthenware Pork Back-bone Stew): KRW 12,000
• Kimchi Stew: KRW 11,000
• Dried Pollack Bean Sprout Hangover Soup: KRW 11,000
• Domestic Cold Soybean Noodle Soup (Seasonal): KRW 11,000
• Assorted Meat: KRW 34,000
• Tofu Kimchi: KRW 20,000
• Pacific Saury Kimchi Pancake
• Pork Back-bone Stew (Medium): KRW 40,000
• Pork Back-bone Stew (Large): KRW 48,000
• Seafood Braised Pork Bones (Medium): KRW 48,000
• Seafood Braised Pork Bones (Large): KRW 55,000
• Steamed Egg: KRW 8,000
• Fried Rice: KRW 4,000