Chodang 초당
Chodang (초당) is a baekban (home-style set meal) spot in Jongno 6-ga, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 1986. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Baekban (home-style set meal) — Jeyuk ssambap (spicy stir-fried pork with lettuce-wrap rice)
- Where
- Jongno 6-ga, Jongno
- Price
- ₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
- Wait
- Short waits at peak
- Getting in
- Walk-in
A decades-old Jeolla-style home-cooking spot tucked in the alleys near Jongno 6-ga's flower and fabric markets, known for braised mackerel, spicy pork ssambap, and hearty banchan spreads at old-school prices. In warmer months it also serves seasonal raw croaker and cuttlefish. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Order this
- Jeyuk ssambap (spicy stir-fried pork with lettuce-wrap rice)
- Godeungeo-jorim (braised mackerel)
- Kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew)
- Doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew)
- Sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew)
- Min-eo-hoe (croaker sashimi, seasonal)
- Gapojingeo chomuchim (seasoned raw cuttlefish)
- Nakji horong-gui (grilled octopus skewer)
Know before you go
- Address
- 23-5 Yulgok-ro 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
종로구 율곡로30길 23-5 (종로6가) — show this to your taxi driver - Getting in
- Walk-in · Short waits at peak
Sources
- Kim Three Meals — 도대체 왜 그렇게 여길 좋아하시는 걸까?
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Chodang?
No — it's a walk-in spot.
How much does Chodang cost per person?
Under ₩15,000 per person.
Keep exploring
Nearby: Hyojedong Someori Gukbap · Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari · Bangadari Gamjaguk · Byeollan-ori
More baekban (home-style set meal): Maru · Court Kitchen by Localeat
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).