Ratings
Review split — 162 on Korean platforms, 9 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 worn-in neighborhood pojangmacha (tented street-bar style pub) near Onsu Station, run by an outspoken 'imo' (auntie) who serves grilled pork and stir-fried squid off a menu with barely any prices written down. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼) after viewers called out its unusually low prices.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
Osamgyeop ₩16,000; golbaengi-muchim ₩16,000; chamchi-jjigae or kimchi-jjigae ₩8,000 (2026)
Walk right in
Locals describe it as a low-key neighborhood pojangmacha, not a place with heavy waits.
Onsu-dong, Guro
구로구 경인로3길 86 (온수동,105,106호) — 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✓ — 악플받고 찾아감! 살면서 처음 보는 가격의 집 2026-05-26
Good to know
What is Tough Ne-imo?
Tough Ne-imo is a pocha drinking restaurant in Onsu-dong, Seoul, operating since 2002. The dish to order is Yangnyeom osamgyeop (seasoned grilled pork).
Do I need a reservation at Tough Ne-imo?
No — Tough Ne-imo is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Tough Ne-imo?
At Tough Ne-imo: Locals describe it as a low-key neighborhood pojangmacha, not a place with heavy waits.
How much does Tough Ne-imo cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Tough Ne-imo. Osamgyeop ₩16,000; golbaengi-muchim ₩16,000; chamchi-jjigae or kimchi-jjigae ₩8,000 (2026)
Can I order at Tough Ne-imo without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Tough Ne-imo 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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