Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew with rice
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
At a glance₩11,000 per personHours 10:00–21:00Closed on some daysSolo diningNot spicyNear the sights
Representative dish photo · 차차PD · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
Restaurant guide 🍽️
Editor’s overview
A Korean restaurant in the Samcheong-dong area centred on cheonggukjang, a strong-smelling fermented soybean stew served with rice, plus set meals pairing it with braised kodari (half-dried pollack) or pork bulgogi. DiningCode reviewers most often call it down-to-earth, casual, popular with locals and clean.
Menu and ordering
Order the Cheonggukjang Bap (₩11,000), or the Cheonggukjang & Kodari Set (₩17,000) for more on the table.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★3.9 from 351 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 청국장밥 — 청국장 · 밥과 함께 나오는 발효 콩 찌개
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
Not stated on Google — walk in or ask by phone
Getting there
Anguk Station — about 570 m · 10:00–21:00
Budget
about ₩11,000 per person
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
3.9★★★★☆351 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
Mervyn Phea★★★★★2 weeks ago
Write you name and no of pax at the paper at the entrance to make a reservation. Restaurant was full during lunch hours. The traditional Korean food was delicious and taste great. We seated at the patio for a bigger table. Highly recommended
Jessy Elfstrom★★★★★5 months ago
Tasty set menu for two - vegan option!! Got to try so many different Korean veggies and the main dish was a soy soup. Big portion for two people. Quick and friendly service.
WL Tan★★★★★2 years ago
More spacious than most small local restaurant. Friendly staff. Food is good and the portion is more then enough. Happened to chance upon this place and it was lunch time. Great place for local food. 3 of us had pork chop, bimbimbap with a fried sole fish. Had a wonderful meal.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Questions people ask about Cheonggukjang Bap (Fermented Soybean Stew & Rice)
What should I order at Cheonggukjang Bap (Fermented Soybean Stew & Rice)?
Order the Cheonggukjang Bap (₩11,000), or the Cheonggukjang & Kodari Set (₩17,000) for more on the table.
How much does a meal at Cheonggukjang Bap (Fermented Soybean Stew & Rice) cost?
Expect about ₩11,000 per person. Cheonggukjang Bap ₩11,000; Cheonggukjang & Kodari Set (with semi-dried pollack) ₩17,000; Cheonggukjang & Pork Bulgogi Set ₩17,000; Memil Jeonbyeong (buckwheat crepe roll) ₩7,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
When is Cheonggukjang Bap (Fermented Soybean Stew & Rice) open?
10:00–21:00. Closed on some days.
Where is Cheonggukjang Bap (Fermented Soybean Stew & Rice) and how do I get there?
Cheonggukjang Bap (Fermented Soybean Stew & Rice) is at 29-5 Samcheong-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 종로구 삼청로2길 29-5 1층. The nearest station is Anguk Station — about 570 m.
Who is Cheonggukjang Bap (Fermented Soybean Stew & Rice) good for?
Cheonggukjang Bap (Fermented Soybean Stew & Rice) suits Solo dining, Not spicy, Near the sights.
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