Ratings
Review split — 1,271 on Korean platforms, 84 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 ★ 4.5 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A clear-broth pork gukbap spot that opened in Chungmuro in 2024, using Jeju black pork (Nanchuk Matdon) for a clean, non-greasy soup aimed at the neighborhood office lunch crowd. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼) alongside other clear-broth gukbap houses tipped as future Hadongkwan-level standards.
Busy times
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Order this
Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Dwaeji-gukbap ~9,500 won, spicy version ~10,500 won (2026)
Mon-Sat 11:00-21:30 (break 14:30-17:00), Sun 11:00-21:00 (break 15:00-17:00)
Short waits at peak
Mostly walk-in; weekday lunch peaks (near opening / 12-1pm) can bring a short line, but the soup's high table turnover keeps it moving. Waiting-list registration is available via CatchTable during busier hours (2025-08).
Walk-in
CatchTable can be used to join the wait list at peak times, but walk-in seating is standard.
Chungmuro, Jung-gu
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 제2의 하동관이 될 것 같은 서울 맑은 국밥집 3곳 2025-03-11
Good to know
What is Jinsim?
Jinsim is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Chungmuro, Seoul, operating since 2024. The dish to order is Pork gukbap (dwaeji-gukbap).
Do I need a reservation at Jinsim?
No — Jinsim is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. CatchTable can be used to join the wait list at peak times, but walk-in seating is standard.
How long is the wait at Jinsim?
At Jinsim: Mostly walk-in; weekday lunch peaks (near opening / 12-1pm) can bring a short line, but the soup's high table turnover keeps it moving. Waiting-list registration is available via CatchTable during busier hours (2025-08).
How much does Jinsim cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Jinsim. Dwaeji-gukbap ~9,500 won, spicy version ~10,500 won (2026)
Can I order at Jinsim without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Jinsim 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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Western
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Daegu-Style Makchang (pork intestines)
More dwaeji gukbap (pork rice soup):
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