Ratings
Review split — 945 on Korean platforms, 147 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 ★ 3.8 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Jayang-dong shop built entirely around one dish — the sundae-guk that gives it its name, "Delicious Sundae-guk." A 2025 TV feature has stretched peak-time lines longer, with some regulars now switching to takeout. Sung Si-kyung gave it a dedicated Muktende episode.
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Sundae-gukbap ~10,000 won (2025)
Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00 (break 14:00–17:00), closed Sun
Expect lines
Since a 2025 TV feature, lines have grown noticeably longer at peak times; some regulars now go for takeout instead, so plan for a wait or aim for an off-peak visit.
Walk-in
May close early when the day's meat runs out. Solo diners can order the sundae-gukbap on its own for ₩10,000.
Jayang-dong, Gwangjin
광진구 자양번영로1길 22 (자양동,(1층)) — 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.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 맛 좋은 순대국 2022-05-24
Good to know
What is Matjoeun Sundaeguk?
Matjoeun Sundaeguk is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Jayang-dong, Seoul, operating since 1987. The dish to order is Sundae-guk (Korean blood-sausage and offal soup).
Do I need a reservation at Matjoeun Sundaeguk?
No — Matjoeun Sundaeguk is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. May close early when the day's meat runs out. Solo diners can order the sundae-gukbap on its own for ₩10,000.
How long is the wait at Matjoeun Sundaeguk?
At Matjoeun Sundaeguk: Since a 2025 TV feature, lines have grown noticeably longer at peak times; some regulars now go for takeout instead, so plan for a wait or aim for an off-peak visit.
How much does Matjoeun Sundaeguk cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Matjoeun Sundaeguk. Sundae-gukbap ~10,000 won (2025)
Can I order at Matjoeun Sundaeguk without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Matjoeun Sundaeguk 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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