Cheogajib is an eatery in Yaksu-dong that serves Baeksuk (boiled chicken) in the North Korean way. We went there in the evening after viewing an exhibition.

It has the vibe of a home for in-laws in the countryside, as the name ‘Cheogajip’ says. From what I've heard, it was a restaurant that was notoriously difficult to find due to the lack of any kind of signage.

On the entrance door, you can see the menu. We arrived at about 6 o'clock. There weren't quite as many people as we had expected.

As you walk in, you can see the outdoor table and seats. With its outside tables and cozy in-law vibe, the ambiance was perfect. But the weather that day was far chillier than we had anticipated, so we went indoors.

After noticing my friend's tulips, the owner told her that they had tulips in their yard too and that they would bloom soon. She told us to come back when the flowers bloom again.

It feels like you're in your grandmother's old house when you sit in this room. The vintage flooring, in particular, was fascinating.

​Pretty cool, even, are the wall clock and calendar. Please remove your shoes before entering the room. I was so cozy on the heated floor that I nearly slept off while on my back.

Looking forward to trying their Baeksuk, a boiling chicken dish, made in the North Korean style.

The atmosphere is so relaxing that you could swear you're at your grandma's house. Stop by this restaurant immediately if you're in the mood for a rural vibe in Korea.

Even though it's said that the place gets really busy in the evenings, we were lucky enough to be able to enter without a wait.

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We ordered Baeksuk (28,000 won) and Makguksu (8,000 won). ​We couldn't decide between Mandu (dumplings) and Makguksu (buckwheat noodles), but we went with the Makguksu because we were interested in the North Korean version.

Onions, sauce, radish kimchi, mustard, and red pepper paste were served. That red pepper paste made me wonder what they are for.

 

Baeksuk  28,000 won

The way it looked and tasted wasn't very different from normal Baeksuk, but we learned why they gave us the red pepper paste.

She recommended onions and red pepper paste to eat with Baeksuk together. Following her instructions, it turned out quite delicious. The red pepper paste added a unique flavor.

 

Makguksu (buckwheat noodles)  8,000 won

The Makguksu was far more flavorful than I had anticipated.

​At Cheogajib, you'll feel like you're somewhere in the countryside. Take a look at these wonderful vintage sliding doors and lighting.

Even the dishes look retro, adding to the particular mood of the restaurant.

At the end of the meal, we were both quite full. We would have liked to stay longer, but they were shutting, so we had to go.

One Baeksuk and one Makguksu were plenty for the two of us, and they were both tasty. I would strongly suggest Cheogajip as a nice eatery in Yaksu-dong if you are seeking something tasty.

If I am ever in Yaksu-dong again, I would want to come back. Although there was thankfully no line when we went, it's clear that the restaurant is always bustling with diners.

Hurry up and try the Baeksuk cooked in a North Korean way.

 

 

Address : 22 Dongho-ro 11ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Phone : +82-2-2235-4589

Operation Hours : Mon-Sat : 12:00-21:00 (Sunday closed)

 

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