01 LOCAL TABLELee Gyeongmun Sundae Gopchang
Lee Gyeongmun Sundae Gopchang is a traditional Korean restaurant tucked into an alley near Jongno 3-ga Station and the Ikseon-dong area. It is known for hearty sundae gopchang hot pot, combining Korean blood sausage, gopchang (intestines), and vegetables in a rich broth. The restaurant has a longstanding, old-school neighborhood character rather than a modern or polished dining style. The signature dish is sundae gopchang hot pot, available in small, medium, and large sizes. The broth is commonly described by visitors as savory, rich, and nutty, with perilla seed powder contributing to its flavor. The pot contains generous portions of gopchang and sundae, and diners can enjoy it with rice or finish the meal by making fried rice using the remaining broth. The restaurant is a casual, compact place where the focus is on hearty food and shared dining. Its simple interior and lively atmosphere are part of the traditional Jongno alley-restaurant experience. It is particularly suited to friends, coworkers, and groups who want to enjoy a warming Korean hot pot with drinks, rather than a quiet or spacious dining environment.
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