Ratings
Review split — 6,309 on Korean platforms, 2,630 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 ★ 3.8 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A seolleongtang institution just off Jongak Station, billed in its feature video as over a century old and among Korea's oldest continuously operating restaurants. The menu centers on milky ox-bone broth served in regular and 'teuk' (special) sizes, alongside doganitang (ox knee cartilage soup) and suyuk (boiled beef slices). Featured on Jaeschelin Guide's channel.
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Seolleongtang ~14,000 won, teuk (special) seolleongtang / doganitang ~17,000 won (2024)
Mon–Sat 08:00–21:00 (break 15:00–16:30, LO 14:30/20:30); Sun 08:00–20:00
Short waits at peak
Interior is large and turns over quickly, so most visits report no wait — but weekday lunch peak (roughly 11:30am-1:30pm) can draw a short line; arrive before 11:30am or after 1:30pm to walk straight in.
Gyeonji-dong, Jongno
종로구 우정국로 38-13 (견지동,지상1층) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Jaeschelin Guide — 조선시대 맛집 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (진짜임) [이문설농탕] 2024-09-16
Good to know
What is Imun Seolnongtang?
Imun Seolnongtang is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Gyeonji-dong, Seoul, operating since 1977. The dish to order is Seolleongtang (milky ox-bone soup). It is recognized by MICHELIN Guide (2026).
Do I need a reservation at Imun Seolnongtang?
No — Imun Seolnongtang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Imun Seolnongtang?
At Imun Seolnongtang: Interior is large and turns over quickly, so most visits report no wait — but weekday lunch peak (roughly 11:30am-1:30pm) can draw a short line; arrive before 11:30am or after 1:30pm to walk straight in.
How much does Imun Seolnongtang cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Imun Seolnongtang. Seolleongtang ~14,000 won, teuk (special) seolleongtang / doganitang ~17,000 won (2024)
Can I order at Imun Seolnongtang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Imun Seolnongtang 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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