The <ì˜í˜¼ì„ 위한 ë‹ê³ 기 스프> chicken soup that appears in the book is a folk remedy handed down from ancient times in the US, and is a traditional food made by grandmothers and mothers when they have body aches and colds. The same goes for kimchi stew in Korea. It is the soul food that Koreans seek first when traveling abroad for a long time or when they are sick. If you put thick slices of pork in a pack of ripe kimchi and cook it slowly, you can create a friendly yet deep flavor without any seasoning. The sharp soup can be rolled up with rice or eaten with ramen sari.
Kimchi stew restaurants nationwide include Busan Nampo-dong and Bupyeong-dong Kimchi Stew without a sign, Seodaemun Jangho Gopchang, Cheongdam-dong Hyundai Butcher Restaurant, Cheongju Daewoo Bunsik, Busan Bupyeong-dong Hometown Kimchi Hot Pot, Yeoju Manwoo Butcher Restaurant, Hamyang Yeonsan-dong Rural Pork Stir-fried Pork, Nambu Terminal Jangbang, Cheongju Jujube Tree House, Cheongju Jujube Tree House, Cheongju Jujube Tree Restaurant, Mapo Gunjane, Seongsu Seongil Do it. Also, franchises with many branches include Jangdokdae, Daedokjang, Omori Jjigae, Jangkobang, and 24 o'clock pork stew restaurant. Let's take a look at the Korean Soul Food Seoul's Best Kimchi Stew Restaurant, a flavor we all know.
1. Kimchi stew wrapped in half meat and half wrapped in kimchi, “Eunjujeong†in Jongno
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“Eunjujeongâ€, which has been in operation since 1986, is a kimchi stew specialty store loved not only by Bangsan Market merchants but also by nearby office workers. The signature menu is “Kimchi Jjigae wrapped in a wrap.†Put aged jelly and domestic pork in a large pot and bring to a boil. It boasts a deep flavor of the soup that becomes richer as it is boiled. The method of putting kimchi stew in black rice, which is served generously on a yangpon, and wrapping the wraps yourself is popular. There are about 10 kinds of freshly wrapped vegetables that are prepared, so you can enjoy a variety of things. Note that they only sell a single menu of “kimchi stew wrapped in a wrap†at lunchtime and “samgyeopsal plus kimchi stew†at dinner time.
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â–²Location: 32 Changgyeonggung-ro 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: (Lunch) Wrap-wrapped kimchi stew (1 person) 8,000 won; (Dinner) Samgyeopsal+kimchi stew (1 person) 11,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigin Choi Hae-ji): Being able to enjoy a variety of rolls is the biggest advantage! When I wrap meat and kimchi in multiple layers of rolls, I find myself knocking on my stomach.
2. 40 years of nostalgic kimchi stew, Gwanghwamun 'Gwanghwamun' Gwanghwamun '
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“Gwanghwamun Restaurantâ€, a kimchi stew specialty store that has been in business for 40 years, is famous for its many regulars over the years. The old and rustic exterior gives a nostalgic feeling. The signature menu is “pork kimchi stew.†Kimchi stew made from raw pork and kimchi that has been aged for 6 months has an excellent flavor with a refreshing soup. You can enjoy a deeper flavor by cooking it once in advance before going out to the customer. Soft tofu cut into large pieces blends harmoniously with pork and kimchi. Tofu has such a savory flavor that it is sold separately as “raw tofu.†Note that the “omelette,†which has an occasional flavor like a side dish eaten at home, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 12 Saemunan-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 09:00 – 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Pork kimchi stew 7,000 won, stir-fried meat 10,000 won, omelette 5,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Saudi Prince Shikigin): The rich flavor of kimchi and the flavor of pork go well together, so it's delicious, but what makes this place even more than that is the atmosphere.
3. Seoul's top 3 kimchi stew restaurants, Mapo 'Guldari Restaurant'
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“Guldari Restaurantâ€, located near Gongdeok Station, is always bustling with nearby office workers every lunchtime. The signature menu is “Kimchi Jjigae.†Kimchi stew cooked slowly in a large pot is served in a large stainless steel dish. It is characterized by the thick yet rich flavor of the soup. The tender Chinese cabbage leaves, which have been boiled for a long time, have a soft texture that is easy to eat on a large bowl of rice. Even the thick pieces of pork are filled with the umami and seasoning of sour kimchi, making them great to eat with rice. Familiar side dishes such as herbs, omelets, grilled seaweed, and soy sauce served with kimchi stew make you feel like eating a warm home-cooked meal. Note that “stir-fried meat,†which is spicy yet sweet and spicy stir-fried, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 8-1 Saechang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours 08:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Kimchi stew 8,000 won, stir-fried meat 11,000 won, omelette 10,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I want to eat Mapo noodles): This is a place that sells my favorite style of kimchi stew. You can eat kimchi that is boiled slowly and then torn softly! Another appeal of this house is that it gives steam, making it feel like eating at home. If you want to eat home-cooked meals, go here!
4. Kimchi stew that keeps coming back to mind, Seodaemun 'Hanok House'
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“Hanok Houseâ€, located in a quiet alley, is a place full of customers looking for a unique, deep kimchi flavor every time it's time to eat. The signature menu is “kimchi stew,†which is made with domestic pork forelegs and jelly. The kimchi that has been soaked directly is properly aged, then boiled with beef bone broth to make it white. Kimchi is added to the rich soup to create a refreshing and sharp flavor. If you order 1 meal per person, you can enjoy a hearty meal with an all-you-can-eat refill. “Kimchi steamedâ€, which has been steamed for a long time, is also a popular menu. It's fun to tear off a spoonful of warm rice, roll it up, and eat it. Please note that parking must be done at a nearby university building.
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â–²Location: 14, Tongil-ro 9an-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Hin-okjip Kimchi Stew 8,500 won, Hanokjip Kimchi Steamed 8,500 won
â–²Testimonial (Hopijoa the Shikigin): When eating steamed kimchi, be sure to add tofu sari. If you wrap kimchi in tofu and eat it, there's no envy in the world.
5. Kamaboko Sari Kimchi Jjigae, Insa-dong “Kimchi Stew Restaurant without a Signboardâ€
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As the name of the store suggests, “Kimchi stew shop without a sign†is a place where kimchi stew is greeted with the words “Kalguksu and bean noodles specialty†instead of a signboard. The signature menu is “kimchi jjigae,†where only domestic ingredients are carefully selected and cooked. “Kimchi jjigae,†which can be ordered for 2 or more servings, is made by putting a full pot of kimchi, pork, tofu, and fish paste to a boil. It is characterized by a richer flavor due to the combination of the salty flavor of fish paste and the fatty flavor of pork. Kimchi stew with the spiciness of cheongyang pepper has a savory yet clean finish. Note that there are delicacies that are eaten by adding kishimoku sari and kamaboko sari to leftover soup.
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â–²Location: 23-14, Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 08:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Kimchi stew (order for 2 or more people) 6,000 won, Kalguksu sari 2,000 won, kamaboko sari 2,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigin ShinTV): A restaurant that makes you feel like eating at home even outside. I like this simplicity even better