Sujeongsikdang
수정식당 · Korean BBQ
ABOUT
Sujeongsikdang is a small Korean restaurant in Jongno 3-ga known for jeyuk ssambap — spicy stir-fried pork served with fresh leafy vegetables, rice and Korean side dishes. It is a straightforward, everyday Korean meal rather than a formal restaurant experience. The lunch menu is particularly simple: the jeyuk ssambap is served as a complete set with rice, vegetables and banchan, making it easy for visitors who want to try a typical Korean home-style meal without having to figure out a complicated menu. The restaurant is in the older Jongno 3-ga area near Tapgol Park, and its customer base includes nearby office workers as well as long-time local diners. Reviews and visitor content repeatedly mention the generous leafy vegetables, tasty side dishes and fast table setting. A 2024 visit featured a two-person jeyuk ssambap order at ₩10,000 per person, with rice and side dishes available for refills.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The most consistent point is the jeyuk ssambap itself. Reviews describe the pork as well seasoned and suited to eating with the fresh vegetables rather than as a standalone pork dish. The combination of spicy pork, rice, leafy greens and banchan gives the meal a very typical Korean home-style character. DiningCode currently lists the restaurant specifically under Jongno 3-ga ssambap and jeyuk ssambap. The vegetables and side dishes are an important part of the meal. Visitor content specifically mentions generous ssam vegetables, refillable rice and side dishes, while egg custard is also mentioned as a popular extra. This makes the restaurant particularly suited to travelers who want to experience the Korean ssam style of eating rather than simply ordering a plate of grilled or stir-fried meat. The atmosphere is more local and practical than polished or trendy. It is associated with lunch dining, solo meals and nearby workers, and the restaurant can be busy during peak lunch hours. The relatively low price and simple set-meal format are part of its appeal.
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11PM–9:30PM
NO BREAK TIME
CLOSED Sat–Sun
₩10,000–₩20,000 / serving
Sujeongsikdang is in the Jongno 3-ga area near Tapgol Park, surrounded by the older streets and small restaurants that make this part of central Seoul different from the modern Seongsu or Gangnam districts. It works particularly well as a lunch stop while exploring Jongno, Insadong and the nearby historic neighborhoods. Because it is a small local restaurant, expect a more casual Korean dining environment rather than English-focused tourist service. For a first visit, jeyuk ssambap is the easiest order. Put a piece of pork on a lettuce or perilla leaf, add rice and a little of the available side dishes, then wrap it and eat it in one or two bites. You do not need to follow a strict combination — trying different vegetables and banchan is part of the experience. If you enjoy egg custard, it can also be ordered as an extra. The restaurant is particularly suitable for travelers looking for an inexpensive, everyday Korean meal rather than a special-occasion restaurant.
서울 종로구 삼일대로20길 15 1,2층15 Samil-daero 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-4319
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