Frequently Asked Questions

Jongno Bansanghoe is a home-style Korean restaurant behind Bosingak, a minute from Jonggak Station in Jongno, Seoul. We specialize in grandmother's bansang set meals, jar-braised kimchi-jjim, spicy jeyuk bokkeum, and bossam. We're open weekdays from 11:00 to 22:00 and closed on weekends.

Bansang (반상) is a traditional Korean home-style meal: a bowl of rice served with soup and a spread of side dishes (banchan). At Jongno Bansanghoe, the soup and banchan are prepared fresh every morning, so lunch feels like a home-cooked meal.

Yes. On weekdays from 11:00 to 15:00, any lunch bansang comes with free-flow, self-serve rice and makgeolli. It's one of the best-value lunches near Jonggak.

Yes, an English menu is available with descriptions of the dishes, and our staff can help explain and recommend.

At lunch: jeyuk bokkeum, kimchi-jjim, or bossam bansang. In the evening: jar kimchi-jjim, jar jeyuk, Bansanghoe bossam, buchu-jeon, and black-sesame pork fritters.

Yes — we're about a 2-minute walk from Jonggak Station Exit 4 (Line 1), right behind Bosingak.

Absolutely. The interior is spacious and the dishes are easy to share, making us a popular choice for company dinners (hoesik) and group gatherings. For larger parties, please call ahead to reserve seating.

Yes, walk-ins are always welcome. Weekday lunch peaks around 12:00–13:00, so for a calmer meal come a little early or after 13:00. Groups are best reserved by phone.

We're open weekdays from 11:00 to 22:00, with a break from 15:00 to 17:00 and last order at 21:00. We're closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Yes. Alongside spicy dishes like jeyuk bokkeum and kimchi-jjim, we offer milder choices such as bossam, buchu-jeon, black-sesame pork fritters, and the soy-based white sea snail muchim (made without chili).

We accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard), Samsung Pay, Kakao Pay, ZeroPay, and cash (Korean Won).

There is no dedicated lot. Use the nearby Bosingak public parking.

The hall is spacious and walk-ins are welcome. There is no kids’ menu or play area. Weekday lunch 12:00–13:00 is the busiest window.

There is no fully vegetarian set. Buchu-jeon, a block of tofu, and wrap vegetables can be ordered without meat. Ask staff about batter and seasoning before you order.

Weekdays close at 22:00, last order 21:00. Closed weekends. We do not run late-night hours.

Up to 46 guests. For company dinners, call 070-7755-8926 ahead. There are no private rooms — group seating is in the hall.