Ratings
Review split — 6,664 on Korean platforms, 2,930 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 ★ 3.9 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A taxi-drivers' diner (gisa-sikdang) in Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, known for dwaeji bulbaek — spicy marinated pork stir-fried tableside — served with a free-refill seonji haejangguk (ox-blood hangover soup). Open since 1983, it has grown from a small table setup into a multi-floor building with its own parking tower, and draws a steady mix of taxi drivers and solo diners. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Dwaeji bulbaek ₩12,000; haejangguk, kimchi-jjigae or doenjang-jjigae ₩10,500 (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
10:00-22:00 (Sat-Sun from 09:00), last order 21:20, open daily
Short waits at peak
No wait most weekday visits, even at lunch; weekend/lunch-peak visits report a short queue. No number-ticket system observed.
Walk-in
No reservation or waitlist app; seating is first-come, walk-in only. On-site parking plus a dedicated parking tower.
Jayang-dong, Gwangjin
광진구 자양번영로 77 (자양동,,137,138,139,141) — 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✓ — 테이블 5개로 시작해서 4층 빌딩에 주차타워까지 세워버린 집 + 가성비 오지는 횟집! 회가 빈틈없이 깔려 나오는 푸짐한 한그릇 2022-11-08
Good to know
What is Songnim Sikdang?
Songnim Sikdang is a home-style Korean (baekban) restaurant in Jayang-dong, Seoul, operating since 1983. The dish to order is Dwaeji Bulbaek (stir-fried spicy pork over rice, cooked tableside).
Do I need a reservation at Songnim Sikdang?
No — Songnim Sikdang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. No reservation or waitlist app; seating is first-come, walk-in only. On-site parking plus a dedicated parking tower.
How long is the wait at Songnim Sikdang?
At Songnim Sikdang: No wait most weekday visits, even at lunch; weekend/lunch-peak visits report a short queue. No number-ticket system observed.
How much does Songnim Sikdang cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Songnim Sikdang. Dwaeji bulbaek ₩12,000; haejangguk, kimchi-jjigae or doenjang-jjigae ₩10,500 (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
Can I order at Songnim Sikdang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Songnim Sikdang 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.
Nearby:
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Minmul Maeuntang (freshwater fish stew)
🚶 6minSushi Jayang 스시자양
Omakase (chef's tasting course)
🚶 8minPungseong Gamjatang 풍성감자탕
Gamjatang (pork bone stew)
🚶 9minSaemat Sikdang 새맛식당
Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly)
More dwaeji bulgogi (spicy grilled pork):
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