Ratings
Review split — 3,887 on Korean platforms, 1,470 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 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A longstanding ox-bone soup house near Seoul Station, Jungnimjang Seolleongtang has served its milky seolleongtang broth from the same Jungnim-dong storefront for decades, alongside doganitang (ox knee-cartilage soup), kkorigomtang (oxtail soup), and a combination boiled-beef platter for sharing over drinks. Lunch brings a line, but it moves quickly, and evenings are usually walk-in. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Seolleongtang ₩12,000, premium ₩15,000; dogani-tang ₩16,000; kkori-tang ₩18,000; suyuk platters ₩40,000 and up (2026)
09:00-21:00 (break 15:30-17:00), open daily
Walk-in
No reservation system found in use; classic first-come, first-served old-school gukbap shop with counter and table seating.
Jungnim-dong, Jung-gu
중구 청파로 459-1 (중림동) — 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.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 천막에서 시작해 아직까지 살아남은 현존하는 가장 오래된 순대국집 [서울미래유산 전설의 식당 모음편] 2023-07-17
Good to know
What is Jungnimjang Seolleongtang?
Jungnimjang Seolleongtang is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Jungnim-dong, Seoul, operating since 1981. The dish to order is Seolleongtang (milky ox-bone broth soup).
Do I need a reservation at Jungnimjang Seolleongtang?
No — Jungnimjang Seolleongtang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservation system found in use; classic first-come, first-served old-school gukbap shop with counter and table seating.
How much does Jungnimjang Seolleongtang cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Jungnimjang Seolleongtang. Seolleongtang ₩12,000, premium ₩15,000; dogani-tang ₩16,000; kkori-tang ₩18,000; suyuk platters ₩40,000 and up (2026)
Can I order at Jungnimjang Seolleongtang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Jungnimjang Seolleongtang 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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