Old stores exist for a reason. Every year, stores that have passed the strict standards of customers, such as delightful flavors, an atmosphere that suits the customer's taste, reasonable prices, and the attitude of the owner who treats customers sincerely, pass through a milestone year after year. Among them, shops that have preserved traditional flavors have recently become famous by being called long-established stores (long-established stores). Along with the stable taste of food from long-established stores, the unique atmosphere that seems to overwhelm customers plays a part in enhancing the “taste of sake.†This weekend, enjoy the cool autumn breeze and pick up a glass of sake filled with long-established history.
1. 'Daejeon Haejang Guk' in Sinchon, Seoul, gently grilled over a briquette fire
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'Daejeon Haejang Guk' is greeted by the owner's grandmother, who grills skewers over a briquette fire. In the early days, they sold Seonji Haejang soup, but since about 20 years ago, they have been selling skewers instead of Haejang soup. The signature menu, “Yakitori,†is a chewy chicken topped with red sauce and grilled until golden brown. The combination of the sweet and spicy seasoning and the gentle scent of fire is fascinating.
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â–²Location: 25 Gosan 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 15:00 — 01:00 on weekdays, 15:00 — 23:00 on weekends
â–²Price: 10,000 won for skewers, 10,000 won for skin
â–²Testimonial (If you eat delicious food): The smell of grilled skewers in the restaurant enhances the flavor of sake. The skewers and skewers I always order are plentiful, and the sauce on the outside is really addictive!
2. Enjoy fresh drinks in a variety of ways, 'Yeongdeok Restaurant, 'Chungmuro, Seoul
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“Yeongdeok Restaurant†is a place that has been in Chungmuro Printing Alley for over 30 years. The signature menu is “makgee†made with herring and flounder from the East Sea and Pohang. You can enjoy the sashimi bowl in three styles, starting with the original flavor without mixing the sashimi, then mixing it with seasoning and eating it wrapped in seaweed, and when half of the sashimi is left over, you can enjoy the sashimi bowl, which is grated with rice balls.
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â–²Location: 6 Changgyeonggung-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 12:00 to 22:00 on weekdays, 12:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Makkugai (middle) 24,000 won, Guamegi 24,000 won
â–²Testimonial (like eating and eating): The sauce made by adding makgeolli vinegar to gochujang enhances the umami flavor of lukkara. Guamegi, which is said to have been brought from Pohang, is chewy and delicious without any fishy flavor.
3. A soup with a rich umami flavor, 'Chicken innards restaurant' in Namgajwa-dong, Seoul
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“Chicken Restaurant†is located at the entrance to Sunae Market near Gajwa Station. The signature menu, “Chicken entrails,†is eaten on the spot by putting a lot of sesame leaves and green onions on top of the chicken and topping it with plenty of entrails such as offal, sandwiches, and egg fillets. The soup is boiled, and the broth blended with the green flavor coming from the chicken intestines and the sweet flavor of the vegetables is both sharp and rich.
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â–²Location: 28-5 Susaek-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:30 — 22:30 every day, closed on the first and third Thursday
â–²Price: Chicken entrails (medium) 17,000 won, chicken feet 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (My dream of eating a meal is BJ): The moment I just ate the chicken entrails soup, I can't help but think that today it's soju. It also contains plenty of entrails, so it's a great snack, and you must eat plump chicken feet.
4. Steamed tail bone-flavored with secret leek sauce, 'Daehan Ok' in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul
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'Daehanok' is known as a restaurant for famous celebrities and is a very popular place. The signature menu is “tail meat,†which is served with plenty of leek sauce on top of steamed tail that has been thoroughly boiled. The tender, fleshy tail meat and the salty leek sauce go together harmoniously with the addition of seasoning. Eating somen sari on a meaty sauce is also a delicacy.
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â–²Location: 6, Yeongdeungpo-ro 51-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 21:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Tail pork (small) 36,000 won, Seolleungtang 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Dooly): When I ordered the tail pork, the Seolleungtang soup came as a service and was perfect to eat with sake. The combination of crunchy chives and tender meat makes for a very strong drink.
5. The rich texture of a plump golbang, 'Pungnam Golbang' in Euljiro-dong, Seoul
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“Pungnam Golbang†has been operating for the second generation since 1975. The signature menu, “Golbang,†mixes plump giant goldfish with green onions, red pepper powder, and minced garlic. The characteristic is that if you order golbang, you will receive a free service of kamaboko soup and omelette. Green onions add a rich yet refreshing aftertaste to goldfish mixed with a spicy and sharp sauce.
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â–²Location: 50-1 Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 16:00 — 00:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Golbang (domestic) 29,000 won, omelette 6,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Narande Cider): I used a giant goldfish instead of a typical canned goldfish, so the size was really different. Depending on your taste, you can add the vinegar on the table to make it more sour.