Chodang — Home-style Korean in Jongno 6-ga

Name: Chodang
Address: 23-5 Yulgok-ro 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: $

Ratings

Google: ★ 4.3 (146)

Review split — 719 on Korean platforms, 146 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 ★ 4.3 across 1 source (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).

Why here

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).

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Know before you go

₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person

Jeyuk ssambap ₩10,000; godeungeo-jorim ₩9,000; sundubu ₩7,000; nakji horong-gui ₩40,000 (2026)

11:00–21:00

Short waits at peak

Walk-in

Jongno 6-ga, Jongno

종로구 율곡로30길 23-5 (종로6가) — show this to your taxi driver

Open since 1986

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Who's featured this place

From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.

Kim Three Meals✓ — 도대체 왜 그렇게 여길 좋아하시는 걸까? 2024-09-03

Good to know

What is Chodang?

Chodang is a home-style Korean (baekban) restaurant in Jongno 6-ga, Seoul, operating since 1986. The dish to order is Jeyuk ssambap (spicy stir-fried pork with lettuce-wrap rice).

Do I need a reservation at Chodang?

No — Chodang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.

How much does Chodang cost per person?

Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Chodang. Jeyuk ssambap ₩10,000; godeungeo-jorim ₩9,000; sundubu ₩7,000; nakji horong-gui ₩40,000 (2026)

Can I order at Chodang without Korean?

We haven't confirmed whether Chodang 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.