01 LOCAL TABLECheongjinok
Cheongjinok is a historic Seoul restaurant that has specialized in Korean haejangguk since 1937. Located in Jongno, it is known for a traditional beef-bone broth simmered for many hours with soybean paste, vegetables, beef offal, and seonji, a Korean dish made from coagulated beef blood. The result is a hearty, savory soup served as a complete meal with rice. The restaurant has a long connection with Jongno's old haejangguk dining culture and was designated a Seoul Future Heritage site in 2013. Its main attraction is not an elaborate menu or modern dining experience, but a distinctive bowl of traditional Seoul-style soup. Travelers who enjoy rich broths and are curious about Korean food traditions will find it an interesting stop near Gwanghwamun and Jonggak.
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