Ratings
Review split — 318 on Korean platforms, 55 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 ★ 3.7 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Daehangno gamjatang-jeongol spot near Sungkyunkwan University, serving the pork-bone and potato hot pot alongside kimchi-jjim to the Hyehwa theater district's dinner crowd — busiest during university semester evenings, quieter over school breaks. Pungja named it her official Ddoganjip pick.
Busy times
Tap an hour to see how likely a wait is · typical pattern from Google, not live
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
~12,000 won per person (2025)
roughly 10:30-24:00 daily
Short waits at peak
Waits mostly tied to university semester dinner hours near Sungkyunkwan; visiting during school breaks, off-peak hours, or later in the evening tends to mean no line.
Walk-in
The gamjatang-jeongol hot pot is only sold from 2 servings (₩23,000 total) — not a solo-friendly order.
Daehangno, Jongno
종로구 창경궁로29길 37 (명륜3가) — 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.
- Ddogan-jip (Pungja)✓ — 대학로 연극보다 폼 미친 찐맛집 | 또간집 EP.31 2023-06-23
Good to know
What is Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang?
Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Daehangno, Seoul, operating since 1994. The dish to order is Gamjatang-jeongol (pork-bone and potato hot pot).
Do I need a reservation at Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang?
No — Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. The gamjatang-jeongol hot pot is only sold from 2 servings (₩23,000 total) — not a solo-friendly order.
How long is the wait at Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang?
At Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang: Waits mostly tied to university semester dinner hours near Sungkyunkwan; visiting during school breaks, off-peak hours, or later in the evening tends to mean no line.
How much does Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang. ~12,000 won per person (2025)
Can I order at Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Sungkyunkwan Gamjatang 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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