At a glance₩9,000 per personHours 07:00–21:30Open dailyEarly breakfastSolo diningNot spicy
Representative dish photo · 차차PD · CC BY 4.0. Cropped for layout.
Restaurant guide 🍽️
Editor’s overview
Ttukbaegijip is a small stew restaurant near Jongno 3-ga serving four stews in earthenware pots: snail doenjang, plain doenjang, soft tofu and kimchi stew, all priced ₩8,000–₩9,000. DiningCode reviewers most often describe it as unpretentious, good value and popular with locals.
Menu and ordering
Order the Ureong Doenjang (₩9,000), the dish named in its DiningCode listing.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4.5 from 1,453 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 뚝배기집 — 우렁된장 · 우렁이를 넣은 된장찌개
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
No reservations listed — walk in
Getting there
Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station — about 350 m · 07:00–21:30
Budget
about ₩9,000 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?
4.5★★★★★1,453 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
Sharon C★★★★★2 weeks ago
My roommate and I came here 5 of 11 days we were in S. Korea. Thank goodness we lived a 4 min walk distance and even then it would be worth the trip! Little to no wait when we'd go between 9-9:30am.
I alternated between kimchi and tofu stew and it was great! My roommate had kimc
Hungry Tiger 74★★★★★3 months ago
A great spot for authentic Korean comfort food. The doenjang jjigae and sundubu were both delicious, full of flavor, and served piping hot. The portions were satisfying, and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely worth a visit if you want a hearty local meal.
M★★★★★a month ago
Hard to find but 100% worth it! This historic spot serves an amazing marsh snail soybean paste stew that you can't get anywhere else. Best early breakfast happiness for just $6.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Questions people ask about Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House)
What should I order at Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House)?
Order the Ureong Doenjang (₩9,000), the dish named in its DiningCode listing.
How much does a meal at Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House) cost?
Expect about ₩9,000 per person. Ureong Doenjang (snail soybean stew) ₩9,000; Sundubu (soft tofu stew) ₩8,000; Doenjang Jjigae (soybean paste stew) ₩8,000; Kimchi Jjigae ₩9,000 (DiningCode menu, Oct 2026).
When is Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House) open?
07:00–21:30. Open daily.
Where is Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House) and how do I get there?
Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House) is at 12 Jong-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 종로구 종로16길 12. The nearest station is Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station — about 350 m.
Who is Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House) good for?
Ttukbaegijip (Earthen Pot House) suits Early breakfast, Solo dining, Not spicy.
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