Ratings
Review split — 5,074 on Korean platforms, 206 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 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A roughly 30-year-old bossam (boiled pork wrap) tavern tucked into Jongno 3-ga's Bossam Alley, serving squid, octopus, and oyster bossam alongside anju like dak-doritang (spicy braised chicken) and oyster jeon, with extras such as gamjatang and myeongnan (seasoned pollock roe) frequently given on the house. A neighborhood drinking spot popular with nearby office workers for evening and daytime drinking sessions; waits build up on weekday evenings and weekends. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Bossam plate: Small 29,000 / Medium 37,000 / Large 45,000 won, shared by 2-3 people; two-person visits commonly total around 78,000 won including anju and drinks (2025-2026)
12:00-02:00 (Thu-Sat until 03:00)
Short waits at peak
Waits are common on weekday evenings and weekends in Jongno's Bossam Alley, from about 10 minutes up to a short line (2025-2026), generally shorter than some neighboring bossam shops on the same alley.
Walk-in
No reservation system; walk-in with occasional wait during peak evening hours.
Gwansu-dong, Jongno
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 굴보쌈+닭도리탕+굴전+명란서비스=2만원대!? 막 퍼주는 30년 전설의 골목 2025-01-21
Good to know
What is Heungbuga?
Heungbuga is a pocha drinking restaurant in Gwansu-dong, Seoul, operating since 1996. The dish to order is Ojingeo bossam (boiled pork with squid).
Do I need a reservation at Heungbuga?
No — Heungbuga is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservation system; walk-in with occasional wait during peak evening hours.
How long is the wait at Heungbuga?
At Heungbuga: Waits are common on weekday evenings and weekends in Jongno's Bossam Alley, from about 10 minutes up to a short line (2025-2026), generally shorter than some neighboring bossam shops on the same alley.
How much does Heungbuga cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Heungbuga. Bossam plate: Small 29,000 / Medium 37,000 / Large 45,000 won, shared by 2-3 people; two-person visits commonly total around 78,000 won including anju and drinks (2025-2026)
Can I order at Heungbuga without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Heungbuga 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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