Right outside Gwanghwamun Subway Station Exit 8 is Jongno Bindae-tteok (Gwanghwamun, Seoul) a well-known spot that many Koreans are already familiar with.

We hadn’t planned to visit this place, but due to some misinformation about the opening hours of nearby Hwamok Sundaeguk, we found ourselves with about an hour to spare. So, we decided to give this place a try instead.

Even though it was before 5:00 p.m., the restaurant was nearly packed.  

The atmosphere felt like stepping into an old, traditional eatery, and I couldn’t help but think the place was truly authentic, especially since most of the customers were elderly.

Menu

I had hoped to try the Oyster Ddeok-guk (rice cake soup) and Pajeon (spring onion pancake), but since we planned to have dinner at Hwamok Sundaeguk, we decided to keep it simple and ordered the Bindae-tteok (mung bean pancake) with meat and vegetables.

We decided to try the Gapyeong Pine Nut Makgeolli after hearing that it’s considered the No. 1 Makgeolli.

I was expecting a strong pine nut flavor, but it turned out to be a bit mild, and the pine nut taste didn’t stand out as much as I had hoped. But it wasn’t too bad overall.

The side dishes arrived first. Typically, at places like this, I like the pickled onions, but here, the radish kimchi was absolutely superb. 

Binde-tteok (meat & vegetable)  24,000 won

The Bindae-tteok was served hot, crispy, and neatly sliced into pieces. The pancake on top was the veggie option, while the one underneath was made with meat.

Binde-tteok (vegetable) 

Inside, the chewiness came from the mushrooms, and the paprika added a delightful flavor, which I particularly enjoyed as a fan of paprika.

Binde-tteok (meat) 

The thin slices of meat in the pancake gave it a rich, savory taste. The slight meaty aroma blended beautifully with the mung bean pancake, which is why I personally preferred the meat option over the veggie one.

When eaten with the pickled onions, the oiliness of the pancake was balanced out, making it even more delicious.

Makgeolli

Of course, when paired with makgeolli, the food seemed to vanish in no time.

While we were dining, people kept streaming into Jongno Bindae-tteok, which speaks to its popularity. I’d love to return and try other items on the menu next time!

Regardless of whether you choose the veggie or meat option, the dough itself is outstanding, it is crispy like a snack and incredibly flavorful. The Bindae-tteok here is truly delicious, and now I’m even more curious about their other dishes.

Address : 21 Sejong-daero 23-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Phone : +82-507-1336-1857

Operation Hours : Monday-Sunday : 12:00 - 22:00

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