Umuljip Hongdae
우물집 홍대점 · Rice Dishes
ABOUT
Umuljip is a Korean restaurant near Hongdae specializing in hot pots served with freshly cooked stone-pot rice. The main dishes combine beef brisket or beef belly with vegetables in a hot broth or sauce, served as an individual set with a pot of freshly cooked rice. The menu includes clear vegetable broth, sweet soy sauce broth and a spicy tomato version, as well as premium Hanwoo beef options. The restaurant is spread across four floors and is designed around the concept of a traditional Korean well. Many tables are separated into private or semi-private rooms, creating a quieter and more secluded dining experience than the typical busy Hongdae restaurant. The individual hot-pot-and-rice sets cost ₩27,500 for beef brisket and ₩29,500 for Hanwoo brisket.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The stone-pot rice is one of the highlights of the meal. The rice is served freshly cooked in its own pot, allowing you to transfer the rice to a separate bowl and pour hot water into the pot to make nurungji, the toasted-rice tea traditionally enjoyed at the end of a Korean meal. Recent reviews describe the rice as well-cooked and slightly firm rather than overly soft. The hot pots come in several styles. The soy sauce hot pot has a sweet and savory flavor and can be enjoyed with beef dipped in beaten raw egg, while the clear vegetable version has a lighter broth. The spicy tomato hot pot combines Korean-style spicy broth with the acidity and umami of tomato. Reviews also frequently mention the clean presentation, private rooms and comfortable atmosphere, although some diners feel the price is relatively high for the amount of meat served.
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11:30AM–9:30PM
3PM–5PM
OPEN DAILY
₩27.5k–₩29.5k / serving
Most seating is arranged in private or semi-private rooms, so this is a good place to enjoy a quieter Korean meal away from the busiest streets of Hongdae. Reservations are recommended, especially during lunch and dinner hours. For your first visit, try one of the hot pot and stone-pot rice sets. The soy sauce version is a good choice if you prefer a savory, mildly sweet flavor, while the spicy tomato version is better if you enjoy Korean-style heat. Don't throw away the rice crust left in the pot—add hot water and enjoy it as nurungji at the end of your meal.
서울 마포구 와우산로29마길 8 1층8, Wausan-ro 29ma-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8835-5600
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