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The best kimchi jjigae in Seoul
Start with Eunjujung in Eulji-ro, Jung-gu (Bangsan Market alleys) for kimchi jjigae at lunch, Guldari Shikdang in Mapo for kimchi jjigae with big pork pieces and Hyundae Jungyook Shikdang in Apgujeong for kimchi jjigae, steamed egg. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- EunjujungEulji-ro, Jung-gu (Bangsan Market alleys)
Get: Kimchi jjigae at lunch
Revered by kimchi stew devotees, hidden in the alleys of Bangsan Market.
- Guldari ShikdangMapo · Kimchi jjigae
Get: Kimchi jjigae with big pork pieces
Born under a bridge to feed workers; deep, fully fermented kimchi in a big bowl.
- Hyundae Jungyook ShikdangApgujeong · Kimchi jjigae
Get: Kimchi jjigae, steamed egg
Open 24 hours, boiling each pot to order with well-fermented kimchi and pork.
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Where is the best kimchi jjigae in Seoul?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Eunjujung (Eulji-ro, Jung-gu (Bangsan Market alleys)), Guldari Shikdang (Mapo) and Hyundae Jungyook Shikdang (Apgujeong). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Eunjujung, get kimchi jjigae at lunch. At Guldari Shikdang, get kimchi jjigae with big pork pieces. At Hyundae Jungyook Shikdang, get kimchi jjigae, steamed egg. At Jangho Wanggopchang, get kimchi jjigae at lunch.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Seoul: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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