Ratings
Review split — 3,551 on Korean platforms, 286 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 ★ 3.9 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Korean-Chinese kitchen on the fourth floor of Gwanghwamun's D Tower, working the Sichuan and northern end of the menu rather than the jjajangmyeon standards. Noodles run ₩18,000 to ₩22,000 — majang myeon, uyuk myeon, yubal myeon — with cumin lamb ribs at ₩31,000, dongpa rou at ₩25,000, and a whole Peking duck at ₩120,000 for a table. Open 11:00 daily, to 21:30. NCT's Taeyong and Yuta both appear in Japanese pilgrimage guides for this branch.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Noodles ₩18,000–22,000; dishes ₩25,000–45,000; a whole Peking duck ₩120,000 to share
Mon–Fri 11:00–21:30 / Sat/Sun 11:30–21:30
Short waits at peak
Peak lunch and dinner in the D Tower complex draw a line; walk-in is possible but CatchTable/Tabling is advised at busy hours.
Walk-in
Fourth floor of D Tower, the office complex behind Gwanghwamun — not at street level.
Cheongjin-dong, Jongno
종로구 종로3길 17 D타워 4층 — show this to your taxi driver
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Good to know
What is Deokhu Seonsaeng?
Deokhu Seonsaeng is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Cheongjin-dong, Seoul, operating since 2020. The dish to order is Majang myeon (sesame-paste noodles).
Do I need a reservation at Deokhu Seonsaeng?
No — Deokhu Seonsaeng is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Fourth floor of D Tower, the office complex behind Gwanghwamun — not at street level.
How long is the wait at Deokhu Seonsaeng?
At Deokhu Seonsaeng: Peak lunch and dinner in the D Tower complex draw a line; walk-in is possible but CatchTable/Tabling is advised at busy hours.
How much does Deokhu Seonsaeng cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Deokhu Seonsaeng. Noodles ₩18,000–22,000; dishes ₩25,000–45,000; a whole Peking duck ₩120,000 to share
Can I order at Deokhu Seonsaeng without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Deokhu Seonsaeng 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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