GukbapJongno₩₩
Cheongjinok
A Jongno hangover-soup house running since 1937, ladling haejangguk of ox blood, tripe, and cabbage over rice.
Neighborhood · 6 places
Best local food in Jongno
Jongno is rich in history and no-frills eateries. From 24-hour gukbap to tonkatsu and traditional meals, it’s where many Seoulites go for reliable, down-to-earth food.
Breakfast
Lunch
GukbapJongno₩₩
Cheongjinok
A Jongno hangover-soup house running since 1937, ladling haejangguk of ox blood, tripe, and cabbage over rice.
Fried ChickenJongno₩₩Lunch / Dinner
Goobne Chicken
An oven-baked rather than fried chicken chain, best known for the crackly Gochu Basasak red-pepper version.
NoodlesJongno₩₩Lunch / Dinner
Jinju Hoegwan
A downtown classic since 1962, famous for summer kongguksu, a chilled and nutty soy-bean broth over noodles.
Pork CutletJongno₩₩Lunch / Dinner
Kobako
A tonkatsu chain frying thick loin and tenderloin cutlets to order, served with miso soup.
Korean BbqJongno₩₩Lunch / Dinner
Myeongnyun Jinsa Galbi
An all-you-can-eat marinated pork galbi franchise where one fixed price covers unlimited refills.
Street FoodJongno₩Lunch / Dinner
Sinjeon Tteokbokki
A takeaway-first chain known for a dark, sweet-hot sauce and crispy fried dumplings on the side.
Dinner
GukbapJongno₩₩
Cheongjinok
A Jongno hangover-soup house running since 1937, ladling haejangguk of ox blood, tripe, and cabbage over rice.
Fried ChickenJongno₩₩Lunch / Dinner
Goobne Chicken
An oven-baked rather than fried chicken chain, best known for the crackly Gochu Basasak red-pepper version.
NoodlesJongno₩₩Lunch / Dinner
Jinju Hoegwan
A downtown classic since 1962, famous for summer kongguksu, a chilled and nutty soy-bean broth over noodles.
Pork CutletJongno₩₩Lunch / Dinner
Kobako
A tonkatsu chain frying thick loin and tenderloin cutlets to order, served with miso soup.
Korean BbqJongno₩₩Lunch / Dinner
Myeongnyun Jinsa Galbi
An all-you-can-eat marinated pork galbi franchise where one fixed price covers unlimited refills.
Street FoodJongno₩Lunch / Dinner
Sinjeon Tteokbokki
A takeaway-first chain known for a dark, sweet-hot sauce and crispy fried dumplings on the side.