Ratings
Review split — 235 on Korean platforms, 27 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 ★ 4.3 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A small abalone counter near Yaksu Station, licensed here since 2003, working through one ingredient four ways: porridge, raw, grilled, and grilled in butter. The jeonbok-juk is the anchor at ₩15,000 — abalone simmered into rice porridge with the liver stirred through, which is what gives it the green colour. It opens at 9am, early for the category. Sung Si-kyung featured it on Meogeultende in June 2022.
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
The abalone porridge is ₩15,000; raw and grilled plates are ₩13,000 each (DiningCode menu, 2026-07).
09:00–23:00
Walk-in
Walk-in. Every dish is a single serving, and it opens at 9am for breakfast porridge.
Sindang-dong (Yaksu), Jung-gu
중구 동호로5길 2 (신당동, 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 약수 완도 전복 2022-06-17
Good to know
What is Wando Jeonbok?
Wando Jeonbok is a home-style Korean (baekban) restaurant in Sindang-dong (Yaksu), Seoul, operating since 2003. The dish to order is Jeonbok-juk (abalone rice porridge).
Do I need a reservation at Wando Jeonbok?
No — Wando Jeonbok is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in. Every dish is a single serving, and it opens at 9am for breakfast porridge.
How much does Wando Jeonbok cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Wando Jeonbok. The abalone porridge is ₩15,000; raw and grilled plates are ₩13,000 each (DiningCode menu, 2026-07).
Can I order at Wando Jeonbok without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Wando Jeonbok 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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