Questions
Answers that match what is printed on the menu and shown in the restaurant.
What kind of restaurant is Jongno Dodam?
A Korean restaurant near Jonggak Station Exit 2. Signature plates are Jongno bossam, kimchi-jjim, and buchu-jeon, with makgeolli.
What is the signature menu?
Jongno bossam (boiled pork with Gaeseong kimchi), kimchi-jjim, and buchu-jeon. The table for 2 is a common evening order.
Do you serve lunch?
Yes. Weekday lunch kimchi-jjim set is ₩12,000 (two or more; one person before 11:30 or after 13:00). Cooked dishes and sets are also available at lunch. Rice and self-serve makgeolli 11:00–14:00 on weekdays.
Can I make a reservation?
Yes. Reserve on Naver Place or call 02-733-9850. Naver Smart Call 0507-1321-9850 is also listed. Walk-ins are welcome. Groups must reserve.
Can groups dine here?
Yes. Group dining requires a reservation. Shared tables go up to the full table for 5–7.
Is there an English menu?
Yes. The printed menu has English, Chinese, and Japanese under the Korean names. This website is also translated.
Can visitors from abroad dine here?
Yes. Walk in or call. An English menu is on the table. Staff may not speak every language; pointing at the menu works.
Which subway exit?
Jonggak Station (Line 1), Exit 2, about five minutes on foot. Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) is also a practical walk.
Is there parking?
No lot at the restaurant. Use nearby public or private paid parking around Jonggak and Gwanghwamun.
Can I bring children?
Yes. It is a regular Korean restaurant. There is no separate kids’ menu listed.
Is there a vegetarian plate?
Buchu-jeon is a vegetable pancake. Most other plates include pork or seafood. This is not a vegetarian restaurant.
Is there Wi-Fi?
No.
How late can I come?
Dinner last order is 21:00. The listed close is 22:00. Break is 15:00–17:00.
How can I pay?
Cards and cash are accepted. Ledger, monthly, and prepaid billing are available for accounts — ask by phone.