Nokwon Ssambap Yeonnam
녹원쌈밥 연남점 · Rice Dishes
ABOUT
Nokwon Ssambap is a casual Korean restaurant in Yeonnam-dong, near the Hongdae area, specializing in ssambap — rice and savory dishes wrapped in fresh leafy vegetables. Its signature Nokwon Ssambap combines spicy stir-fried pork, squid and mushrooms, served with a variety of fresh greens. The current listed price is ₩18,000 per person, while the Bossam Set is also ₩18,000. The restaurant's main attraction is not simply the stir-fried meat, but the way the meal is eaten. Diners can choose from a wide selection of fresh vegetables and make their own wraps with rice, meat or seafood and side dishes. Reviews repeatedly mention the freshness and variety of the greens, as well as the clean presentation of the food. This makes the restaurant particularly useful for foreign visitors who want to experience an everyday Korean way of eating rather than simply ordering a single Korean dish.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The most consistent positive feedback is about the freshness and variety of the ssam vegetables. Reviews repeatedly mention the generous selection of greens and the ability to refill them freely. Diners mention vegetables such as lettuce, perilla leaves, cabbage and other leafy greens, making the self-serve vegetable bar one of the restaurant's defining features. The food itself also receives generally positive feedback. The signature combination of pork, squid and mushrooms is frequently mentioned, while the Bossam Set is also praised. The doenjang-jjigae served with the meal and the side dishes are described positively, and several reviewers also recommend the buckwheat noodles/pancakes. One recurring criticism is that the price can feel somewhat high for a ssambap meal, despite the quality and freshness of the vegetables.
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11:30AM–8:40PM
3PM–5PM
CLOSED MONDAYS
₩15,000–₩18,000 / serving
The restaurant is closed on Mondays and currently operates from 11:30 to 20:40, with a 15:00–17:00 break and a 20:00 last order. Parking is listed as unavailable, while reservations and takeout are available. For foreign visitors, the most useful explanation is how to eat the meal: take a leaf of lettuce or perilla, add a little rice and some of the meat or seafood, then wrap it and eat it in one bite. The restaurant is therefore a good candidate for Eat in Korea's “How to eat Korean food” style of practical content.
서울 마포구 동교로27길 102 1층1F, 102 Donggyo-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-9483
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