Ratings
Review split — 313 on Korean platforms, 40 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 3.7 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A pufferfish (bok-eo) specialty restaurant in Ojang-dong, Jung-gu, serving bok-jiri (clear pufferfish soup), bok-bulgogi, and a multi-dish bbokjji course set — an accessibly priced way into a fish often treated as a special-occasion splurge elsewhere in Seoul. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Silver pufferfish soup (tang or jiri) ₩12,000 · true pufferfish soup ₩18,000 · bbokjji course set (two-person minimum) ₩33,000 per person (2024–2026).
10:30-21:30 (break 14:30-16:30), Fri-Sat 11:00-21:00, closed Sundays
Walk right in
Weekday lunch and evening visits report no meaningful wait, even as late as 7pm; the bbokjji course set is often pre-arranged for groups, but walk-in for a la carte soup is standard.
Walk-in
Course set (뽁찌세트) can be reserved for groups; a la carte bok-guk available walk-in.
Ojang-dong, Jung-gu
중구 을지로38길 36 (오장동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 세계4대진미!? 이 귀한 음식을 이가격에?? 미쳐버린 코스 요리집 2024-03-05
Good to know
What is Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong)?
Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong) is a seafood and raw-fish (hoe) restaurant in Ojang-dong, Seoul, operating since 1992. The dish to order is Bok-jiri (clear pufferfish soup).
Do I need a reservation at Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong)?
No — Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong) is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Course set (뽁찌세트) can be reserved for groups; a la carte bok-guk available walk-in.
How long is the wait at Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong)?
At Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong): Weekday lunch and evening visits report no meaningful wait, even as late as 7pm; the bbokjji course set is often pre-arranged for groups, but walk-in for a la carte soup is standard.
How much does Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong) cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong). Silver pufferfish soup (tang or jiri) ₩12,000 · true pufferfish soup ₩18,000 · bbokjji course set (two-person minimum) ₩33,000 per person (2024–2026).
Can I order at Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong) without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Bokgukjip Bbokjji (Ojang-dong) keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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