Botong Saramdeul 보통사람들
Botong Saramdeul (보통사람들) is a pojangmacha (indoor tent bar) spot in Banpo-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 2000. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Pojangmacha (indoor tent bar) — Seokhwa (grilled oysters on the half shell)
- Where
- Banpo-dong, Seocho
- Price
- ₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
- Wait
- Short waits at peak
- Getting in
- Walk-in
A neighborhood pojangmacha (indoor tent-bar) near Nonhyeon Station serving classic anju like grilled and steamed oysters, kimchi sujebi, and egg soup, known for packed tables even on weeknights and a winter outdoor-seating (yajang) setup. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Order this
- Gyeran-tang (steamed egg soup) — ₩13,000
- Kimchi sujebi — ₩18,000
- Haesam (sea cucumber) — ₩20,000
- Seokhwa (grilled oysters) · Price varies by season/market rate
- Gul-jjim (steamed oysters) · Signature dish, frequently cited by blog reviewers
Know before you go
- Address
- 133 Sapyeong-daero 55-gil, 1F, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Banpo-dong)
서초구 사평대로55길 133, 1층 (반포동) — show this to your taxi driver - Wait
- Multiple blog visits (2023-2026) describe the restaurant as consistently full and popular (video title references 'always packed'), but no blog cites a specific wait duration or queue time; treat as an indicative, low-confidence signal.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Short waits at peak
Sources
- Kim Three Meals — 도대체 만석인 이유는 뭘까? (+겨울에 야장을 하는 비밀스러운 집!?)
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Botong Saramdeul?
No — it's a walk-in spot. Indoor pojangmacha (yajang/outdoor seating in warmer months); no reservation platform found in blog coverage.
How long is the wait at Botong Saramdeul?
Multiple blog visits (2023-2026) describe the restaurant as consistently full and popular (video title references 'always packed'), but no blog cites a specific wait duration or queue time; treat as an indicative, low-confidence signal.
How much does Botong Saramdeul cost per person?
₩15,000–40,000 per person. Anju (shared dishes) individually priced ~13,000-20,000 won (gyeran-tang 13,000 / kimchi sujebi 18,000 / haesam 20,000 won, 2023-2024 blog visits); no set course, no indication of per-person minimum approaching the 120,000 won cap
Keep exploring
Nearby: Beoneoseubonsa Geonneopyeon Galbisal · Brick Oven · Hongmyeong · Poseokjeong
More pojangmacha (indoor tent bar): Bapdosa Suldosa · Eunjin Pocha · Tough Ne-imo · Anju Maeul
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).