Cheonggukjang baekban · fermented soybean stew with rice and side dishes
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
At a glance₩10,000 per personHours 11:00–20:00Closed on some daysSolo diningNot spicy
Representative dish photo · 차차PD · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
Restaurant guide 🍽️
Editor’s overview
Ilmi Sikdang is near Nagwon Arcade, about 240 m from Jongno 3-ga Station, and is listed on DiningCode for baekban set meals and cheonggukjang. The cheonggukjang set is served for one, while the stir-fry sets are for two, and reviewers most often call it down-to-earth, local and good value.
Menu and ordering
Solo diners can order the cheonggukjang baekban for one (₩10,000); pairs can share the jeyuk-bokkeum baekban for two (₩22,000).
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.1 from 321 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
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Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
Not stated on Google — walk in or ask by phone
Getting there
Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station — about 200 m · 11:00–20:00
Budget
about ₩10,000 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?
4.1★★★★☆321 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
Anastasia Besedin★★★★★a month ago
We ordered two dishes: the seafood pancake and cheonggukjang, a traditional fermented soybean stew. If you want to try authentic fermented soybeans, this is the place! Delicious food, generous portions, and very affordable prices. Thank you!
BD Life★★★★2 years ago
Came on the golden hour, waiting around 10-15 minutes. The food is good. Love to visit for lunch.
The fermented soy bean soup was not salty. I like it. The fried tofu was okay. This restaurant they don't add MSG, no additives, and they don't precook a lot of food. You feel like
Dorota Amanowicz★★★★3 years ago
Even though Korean spices and sauces are, in general, quite heavy and might taste "artificial" at times, that was not the case here. The pork was very tender and fresh, the squid was 4/5. We also liked the panchan a lot, but we've had better kimchi elsewhere. But all in all, I ca
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Solo diners can order the cheonggukjang baekban for one (₩10,000); pairs can share the jeyuk-bokkeum baekban for two (₩22,000).
How much does a meal at Ilmi Sikdang cost?
Expect about ₩10,000 per person. Cheonggukjang-jjigae baekban, 1 person (fermented soybean stew set) ₩10,000; Jeyuk-bokkeum baekban, 2 people (spicy stir-fried pork set) ₩22,000; Ojingeo-bokkeum baekban, 2 people (stir-fried squid set) ₩24,000; Deodeok-gui (grilled deodeok root) ₩15,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
When is Ilmi Sikdang open?
11:00–20:00. Closed on some days.
Where is Ilmi Sikdang and how do I get there?
Ilmi Sikdang is at 428 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 종로구 삼일대로 428 낙원상가 지하 B1 148호. The nearest station is Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station — about 200 m.
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