Imun Seolnongtang 이문설농탕
Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕) is a seolleongtang (ox-bone soup) spot in Gyeonji-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Jaeschelin Guide, open since 1977. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Seolleongtang (ox-bone soup) — Seolleongtang (milky ox-bone soup)
- Where
- Gyeonji-dong, Jongno
- Price
- ₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
- Wait
- Short waits at peak
- Getting in
- Walk-in
- Recognition
- MICHELIN Guide (2026)
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.
Order this
- Seolleongtang · Milky ox-bone soup
- Teuk (Special) Seolleongtang · Larger/richer version
- Doganitang · Ox knee cartilage soup
- Suyuk · Boiled beef slices, for sharing
Know before you go
- Address
- 38-13 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Gyeonji-dong)
종로구 우정국로 38-13 (견지동,지상1층) — show this to your taxi driver - Hours
- Mon–Sat 08:00–21:00 (break 15:00–16:30, LO 14:30/20:30); Sun 08:00–20:00
- Wait
- 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.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Short waits at peak
Sources
- Jaeschelin Guide — 조선시대 맛집 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ (진짜임) [이문설농탕]
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Imun Seolnongtang?
No — it's a walk-in spot.
How long is the wait 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?
Under ₩15,000 per person. Seolleongtang ~14,000 won, teuk (special) seolleongtang / doganitang ~17,000 won (2024 video description and blog reports agree)
Keep exploring
Nearby: Baekbujangjip · Kyungin Museum of Fine Art Traditional Tea Garden · Court Kitchen by Localeat · Itamae Sushi Gwanghwamun D Tower
More seolleongtang (ox-bone soup): Ildeung Sikdang · Inamjang · Cheongsil Hongsil · Eomma Sundae
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).