Sonjung Bossam Jongno
손정보쌈 종로점 · Korean BBQ
ABOUT
Sonjung Bossam Jongno is a Korean restaurant specializing in gaburi bossam, a style of boiled pork made with the tender gaburi cut and served with kimchi, vegetables and other Korean side dishes. The restaurant also has a broader menu that includes spicy al goni kalguksu, seafood kalguksu, jeyuk bulgogi and several shared dishes, so it works both as a simple Korean lunch and as a group meal. The restaurant is located in the Jonggak area, about a five-minute walk from Jonggak Station. Its menu is particularly useful for visitors who want to try bossam without ordering an elaborate Korean banquet. The ₩12,000 gaburi bossam set is a relatively accessible single-person option, while the larger gaburi kimchi bossam is designed for sharing.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The most consistent positive comments are about the very tender gaburi pork. Several recent visitors describe the meat as exceptionally soft, with little resistance when biting into it. The restaurant serves it with kimchi and a distinctive cabbage-and-kimchi filling, giving diners several ways to combine the pork. The spicy al goni kalguksu also stands out in recent reviews. One visitor specifically said the al goni kalguksu was particularly memorable, while another described the combination of the noodles, roe, offal and bean sprouts as generous and satisfying. The restaurant therefore has more going for it than just bossam, especially if someone in the group wants a noodle-based meal. The restaurant appears to attract office workers and groups around Jonggak. Recent reviews mention a relatively spacious and clean interior, table ordering and frequent group reservations. Waiting is also reported during busy periods, so the restaurant is better understood as a busy local dining spot than a quiet traditional restaurant.
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11AM–10PM
2:30PM–4:30PM
OPEN DAILY
₩10,000–₩40,000 / serving
Sonjung Bossam is about a five-minute walk from Jonggak Station Exit 4, making it an easy stop while exploring Jongno, Cheonggyecheon and the nearby historic districts. There is no dedicated parking, so public transportation is the simpler option. The restaurant accepts reservations and takeout, and it can become busy around lunchtime. For a first visit, the gaburi bossam set is the easiest choice for one person, while two or more people can share the larger gaburi kimchi bossam. If you want to try two different dishes, the spicy al goni kalguksu works well alongside the bossam. The restaurant is a good fit if you want a Korean meal that combines tender boiled pork, kimchi and vegetables without requiring complicated ordering.
서울 종로구 삼일대로15길 24 1층24 Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-3952
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