Ratings
Review split — 3,934 on Korean platforms, 717 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 ★ 3.6 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running spot in Jongno 3-ga's boiled-pork-wrap alley, known for its oyster bossam (gulbossam) alongside stir-fried squid and pork-spine soup. Waits of 20 minutes to over an hour are common, especially in the evening, with a numbered waiting kiosk out front. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Gulbossam 29,000 won (small) to 45,000 won (large), sized to share (2026)
11:30–23:00
Expect lines
Waits range from 20 minutes to over an hour, especially evenings; a numbered waiting kiosk (웨이팅 기계) is used out front.
Walk-in
No reservation or app noted — queue managed via a numbered waiting kiosk at the entrance. The oyster bossam and special platter are sold only in small/medium/large sets (₩29,000–70,000), but the lunch set menus (bossam or stir-fried squid, ₩12,000 each) work for solo diners.
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✓ — 보쌈+굴무침+오징어볶음+감자탕=2만원 대로 조지는 오래된 보쌈 골목 2021-09-27
Good to know
What is Janggun Gulbossam?
Janggun Gulbossam is a Korean BBQ and grilled-meat restaurant in Gwansu-dong, Seoul, operating since 2003. The dish to order is Gulbossam (oyster & boiled pork wrap).
Do I need a reservation at Janggun Gulbossam?
No — Janggun Gulbossam is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservation or app noted — queue managed via a numbered waiting kiosk at the entrance. The oyster bossam and special platter are sold only in small/medium/large sets (₩29,000–70,000), but the lunch set menus (bossam or stir-fried squid, ₩12,000 each) work for solo diners.
How long is the wait at Janggun Gulbossam?
At Janggun Gulbossam: Waits range from 20 minutes to over an hour, especially evenings; a numbered waiting kiosk (웨이팅 기계) is used out front.
How much does Janggun Gulbossam cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Janggun Gulbossam. Gulbossam 29,000 won (small) to 45,000 won (large), sized to share (2026)
Can I order at Janggun Gulbossam without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Janggun Gulbossam 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.
More gul bossam (oysters with boiled pork):
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All Grilled Meat & K-BBQ spots → · All Jongno spots → · All Bossam (boiled pork wraps) spots →
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