Jinsim 진심
Jinsim (진심) is a dwaeji gukbap (pork rice soup) spot in Chungmuro, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 2024. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Dwaeji Gukbap (pork rice soup) — Pork gukbap (dwaeji-gukbap)
- Where
- Chungmuro, Jung-gu
- Price
- ₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
- Wait
- Short waits at peak
- Getting in
- Walk-in
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.
Order this
- Pork gukbap · Clear broth, Jeju black pork (Nanchuk Matdon); ~9,500 won
- Spicy pork gukbap · ~10,500 won
Know before you go
- Address
- 9 Chungmuro 2-gil, 1F Unit 107, Jung-gu, Seoul
중구 충무로2길 9, 1층 107호 (충무로4가) — show this to your taxi driver - Hours
- Mon-Sat 11:00-21:30 (break 14:30-17:00), Sun 11:00-21:00 (break 15:00-17:00)
- Wait
- 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. A 2025-08 blog notes waiting-list registration is available via CatchTable during busier hours.
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Short waits at peak
Sources
- Kim Three Meals — 제2의 하동관이 될 것 같은 서울 맑은 국밥집 3곳
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Jinsim?
No — it's a walk-in spot. 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?
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. A 2025-08 blog notes waiting-list registration is available via CatchTable during busier hours.
How much does Jinsim cost per person?
Under ₩15,000 per person. Dwaeji-gukbap ~9,500 won, spicy version ~10,500 won (2026 blog visits)
Keep exploring
Nearby: Sarangbang Kalguksu · Buyeo Sikpum · Cheonghae · Hwayukgye
More dwaeji gukbap (pork rice soup): Ildeung Sikdang · Inamjang · Cheongsil Hongsil · Eomma Sundae
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).