“Jeon†is often seen during the holidays or on rainy days. In fact, it's a delicious dish no matter when you eat it, even if it's not a special day. You can eat it as a side dish for rice or enjoy it with makgeolli, and it goes great together. Rice noodles are usually sliced into thin slices, coated with flour and eggs, and baked over low heat, but in fact, it is also a dish where the skill of the person who makes it look and taste different depending on seasoning and fire control is important. In these days when the cold wind is chilly, let's explore that know-how along with freshly baked warm rice noodles from all the restaurants that are baked by Jeon Munga himself.
1. A hearty place that can be enjoyed as a snack, “Chijimae attracts people†in Hwayang-dong, Seoul
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The wallpaper filled with graffiti from customers who have been there creates a nostalgic atmosphere, “Chijimae is full of people.†The signature menu, “Aszumjeon,†is served on a large grilled flounder with about 8 to 10 kinds of filling. A variety of flavors add to the fun of choosing and eating, from sesame leaf paste filled with meat paste to light tofu, savory red pepper paste, and chewy yubujeon.
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â–²Location: 47 Dongil-ro 30-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 14:00 – 02:00 every day, closed on the first and fourth Sundays
â–²Price: Assorted rice is 32,000 won, oysters are 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Zhang Yuan-hunnam, the shikigin): I ordered a platter of rice crackers, but the amount was really larger than I thought, so it was enough for 4 people to eat. The rice crackers are served on an iron plate, and it was nice to keep them warm without cooling down until the end.
2. Enjoy Yukjeon in various combinations, 'Seorae-jeon' in Banpo-dong, Seoul
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'Seoraejeon' is a small bar located near Seorae Village Cafe Street. The signature menu is “yukjeon,†where beef is coated with a yellow egg and browned. The soy sauce, which contains cheongyang pepper and egg yolk, enhances the rich flavor of the tender meat and captures the feeling, so it's great to eat as a side dish. Another popular method is to put salty sea urchin on a side dish and eat it in one bite.
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â–²Location: 76 Sapyeong-daero 28-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 02:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Yukjeon 20,000 won, Dongtaejeon 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (SHIKUGIN CHEEZE-): The meat batter that comes out when you order it is really soft and melts in your mouth. It's delicious on its own, but eating it with oyster sauce or tteokbokki soup is a tip unique to regulars!
3. 'Original mung bean' in Ipjeom-dong, Seoul, with the sweet flavor of green onions
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In the back alley of Euljiro Tool Shopping District, the savory smell of “original mung bean†catches your feet. The signature menu “Seafood Chijon†is made by putting plenty of chives and squid on top of the flour dough and removing the egg water to make it thick. The chanjan, which is crispy on the outside and has a moist texture on the inside, is excellent because the chewy squid adds fun to chewing and the sweet flavor of the green onions that spread afterwards.
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â–²Location: 26-2, Eulji-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 16:00 — 23:30 every day
â–²Price: Seafood pancake 10,000 won, meat mung beans 9,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Lucky Pakpak's): There are over 10 varieties, so it's nice and the prices are cheap, so it's nice to feel free to have a drink. Seafood chanjan, which has an appetizing color made from eggs, contains plenty of ingredients, so it's a menu I always make.
4. 'Padong Chuya' in Sangdo-dong, Seoul, won the heart with its hearty volume
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“Padong Chuya†is a place loved by many nearby university students due to its reasonable price and friendly atmosphere. The characteristic of this place is that it is served by placing the bowl on top of a large pot lid. The signature menu is the “pot lid potato stew,†made by putting thinly sliced potatoes in a round shape in plenty of oil. The contrast between the crunchy exterior and the crunchy, crunchy interior stands out.
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â–²Location: 4, Sang-ro 58-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 16:00 — 01:50 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Pot lid potato soup 14,000 won, pot lid tuna vegetable display 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Captain Shikigin of Bumber Cars): The sizzling sound you hear when the battle comes out and the savory smell from the table stimulate your appetite. Potato noodles are made from thinly sliced potatoes without grinding them, and this is the potato recipe of life.
5. A cup of traditional sake to accompany a Korean snack, '' in Sinsa-dong, Seoul
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“Chum†is run by a male chef who made his name known as the fusion Italian restaurant “Gatti.†You can enjoy a variety of Korean snack menus using domestic ingredients. The most popular menu items include “seasonal perch steak†with leek pesto and pickled radish, and “beef sirloin,†which is made with the finest sirloin. Traditional liquors are also available to enhance the flavor of rice, such as distilled liquor, rice wine, and rice wine.
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â–²Location: 8, Gangnam-daero 156-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 23:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Seasonal perch steak 29,000 won, scallop scallop steak 29,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Marines): A variety of exhibitions that were so luxurious that I thought I'd be happy to have a snack! It was nice to be able to enjoy the flavor and texture of each ingredient. Since it's an open kitchen, I was excited to be able to watch the food being prepared.