Ogyejeol Namwon Chueotang – Korean Loach Soup near Hongje Waterfall, Seoul

Ogyejeol Namwon Chueotang – Korean Loach Soup near Hongje Waterfall, Seoul

Looking for a traditional Korean meal near Hongje Waterfall?

Ogyejeol Namwon Chueotang is a Korean restaurant in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, specializing in chueotang, a traditional loach soup known as a hearty local comfort food.

Located only a short walk from Hongje Waterfall and Hongjecheon Stream, the restaurant is a convenient place to enjoy a warm Korean meal before or after exploring the area.


Why Visit Ogyejeol Namwon Chueotang?

The restaurant is known for traditional Korean dishes centered on loach, chicken and nourishing soups.

  • Traditional Korean chueotang restaurant
  • Close to Hongje Waterfall
  • Loach soup and whole-loach soup options
  • Neungi mung bean samgyetang
  • Good choice for a hearty local Korean meal

Signature Dish – Chueotang

Chueotang is a traditional Korean soup made with loach and vegetables.

Ogyejeol Namwon Chueotang serves both ground-loach soup and whole-loach versions, allowing visitors to choose according to their preference.

A small serving of freshly fried loach may also be served with the meal.


Neungi Mung Bean Samgyetang

Another notable menu item is neungi mung bean samgyetang, a Korean chicken soup made with mung beans and neungi mushrooms.

It is a good option for visitors who prefer chicken-based Korean comfort food instead of loach soup.


Other Menu Options

Other dishes currently listed include:

  • Yellow pollack soup
  • Seasoned grilled yellow pollack
  • Freshwater snail chueotang
  • Neungi mung bean samgyetang
  • Spicy chicken sujebi
  • Chicken noodle dishes

Menu items and prices may change, so visitors should check the latest menu when visiting.


Location

Address: 2F, 267 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Area: Hongje Waterfall / Yeonhui-dong area

District: Seodaemun-gu

Phone: +82-2-391-3441

The restaurant is approximately a 3-minute walk from Hongje Waterfall.


Opening Hours

Daily: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Current tourism information lists the restaurant as open year-round, but operating hours may change.


Good to Know

  • Located on the second floor
  • Traditional Korean restaurant
  • Good for lunch or dinner near Hongje Waterfall
  • Chueotang and chicken dishes are both available
  • Parking at the restaurant is listed as unavailable

Recommended For

  • International visitors exploring Hongje Waterfall
  • Travelers interested in traditional Korean food
  • Visitors looking for Korean comfort food
  • People interested in chueotang or samgyetang
  • Visitors combining food with a Hongjecheon walking route

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