Ratings
Review split — 1,755 on Korean platforms, 136 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 ★ 4.1 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
An Isu-station mudfish-soup specialist serving chueotang, fish porridge, and fried mudfish as a boshin (health-tonic) meal — waits build in the evening dinner rush but early lunch visits are usually wait-free. Sung Si-kyung covered it on Muktende.
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Chueotang or eojuk ₩11,000 with rice, ₩12,000 with clay-pot rice; whole-loach tong-chueotang ₩13,000; fried loach ₩12,000 (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
11:00-21:30 daily, break 16:00-17:00
Short waits at peak
Waits build in the evening dinner rush and around 5pm, but early lunch or off-peak visits usually mean no wait at all.
Walk-in
Chueotang and eojuk are each ₩11,000 with a bowl of rice included, ordered one at a time.
Isu, Dongjak
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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 이수역 원조추어탕 2023-07-05
Good to know
What is Wonjo Chueotang?
Wonjo Chueotang is a Korean soup and gukbap restaurant in Isu, Seoul, operating since 2003. The dish to order is Chueotang (mudfish/loach soup).
Do I need a reservation at Wonjo Chueotang?
No — Wonjo Chueotang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Chueotang and eojuk are each ₩11,000 with a bowl of rice included, ordered one at a time.
How long is the wait at Wonjo Chueotang?
At Wonjo Chueotang: Waits build in the evening dinner rush and around 5pm, but early lunch or off-peak visits usually mean no wait at all.
How much does Wonjo Chueotang cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Wonjo Chueotang. Chueotang or eojuk ₩11,000 with rice, ₩12,000 with clay-pot rice; whole-loach tong-chueotang ₩13,000; fried loach ₩12,000 (Kakao Map, 2026-08)
Can I order at Wonjo Chueotang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Wonjo Chueotang 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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