Ratings
Average ★ 4.1 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A neighborhood pojangmacha-style grill bar in Junggok-dong, run out of an old-school (nopo) space with outdoor yajang seating. Regulars come for frozen pork belly (naengsam) served with aged Jeolla-do mukeunji kimchi and home-style side dishes. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Fresh rockfish stew ₩20,000; oyster jjambbong ₩21,000; odeng-tang ₩16,000 (2026)
Short waits at peak
Peak hours (Friday evenings, for instance) can bring a wait, but it's typically short, and waiting happens inside the shop.
Walk-in
Walk-in only, no reservations. Closed the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
Junggok-dong, Gwangjin
광진구 긴고랑로 96 (중곡동) — 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✓ — 동네 고인물들만 몰래 아는 미쳐버린 갓성비 숨은 맛집 (1, 2차 개쩌는 코스) 2026-02-23
Good to know
What is Kkumkkuneun Darakbang?
Kkumkkuneun Darakbang is a pocha drinking restaurant in Junggok-dong, Seoul, operating since 2004. The dish to order is Frozen pork belly (naengsam).
Do I need a reservation at Kkumkkuneun Darakbang?
No — Kkumkkuneun Darakbang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in only, no reservations. Closed the second and fourth Sunday of each month.
How long is the wait at Kkumkkuneun Darakbang?
At Kkumkkuneun Darakbang: Peak hours (Friday evenings, for instance) can bring a wait, but it's typically short, and waiting happens inside the shop.
How much does Kkumkkuneun Darakbang cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Kkumkkuneun Darakbang. Fresh rockfish stew ₩20,000; oyster jjambbong ₩21,000; odeng-tang ₩16,000 (2026)
Can I order at Kkumkkuneun Darakbang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Kkumkkuneun Darakbang 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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