Ratings
Review split — 2,217 on Korean platforms, 551 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 ★ 4.0 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Ipum is a decades-old neighborhood Chinese kitchen in Yeonhui-dong known for ganjjajang, samseon-jjambbong, and tangsuyuk, with a strict policy requiring a party's full group to be present before seating. It draws steady weekend queues. Sung Si-kyung's Muktende featured it for its jjajangmyeon and jjambbong.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Jjambbong ₩8,500; samseon ganjjajang ₩10,500; gunmandu ₩9,500 (2025-09)
Roughly 11:00–22:20 (last order), break ~15:00–17:00; closed Sundays and the last Monday of the month (per blog reports, not officially verified)
Short waits at peak
Weekday waits run roughly 10-15 minutes; weekend evenings see longer lines. The restaurant requires all members of a party to be present before being seated.
Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun
서대문구 연희로11길 20 (연희동) — 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.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — [sub] 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 연희동 이품 2024-05-15
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 대한민국 최고 중식 셰프의 레스토랑 바로 옆자리에서 살아남은 집, 독보적인 메뉴 하나로 인기 상당한 식당, 그리고 김사원이 자주 가던 추억의 맛집 [연희동 라이라이/이품] 2021-02-16
Good to know
What is Ipum?
Ipum is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, operating since 2001. The dish to order is Ganjjajang (간짜장) — dry-style black bean noodles.
Do I need a reservation at Ipum?
No — Ipum is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Ipum?
At Ipum: Weekday waits run roughly 10-15 minutes; weekend evenings see longer lines. The restaurant requires all members of a party to be present before being seated.
How much does Ipum cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Ipum. Jjambbong ₩8,500; samseon ganjjajang ₩10,500; gunmandu ₩9,500 (2025-09)
Can I order at Ipum without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Ipum 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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