Dowon S (도원S)
Chinese Seoul Jongno-gu
Jaeseonrang’s reviewHighly recommended
“The cold appetizer topped with clams and the garlic king crab are outstanding”
- Cold Appetizer (with live clams)BestOverwhelmingly the best cold appetizer I've had
- Steamed King Crab with Garlic SauceGreat meat yield, legendary garlic flavor
- Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (buldojang)Simmered for 6 hours, clear yet rich broth
- Mureung Dowon Course ₩500,000
- Private rooms can be reserved, minimum spend ₩3,000,000
- Atmosphere
- Upscale Chinese dining with a Gyeongbokgung view
- Service
- The chef comes over and simmers the dish in the sauce
- Good for
- Formal family introductions, family gatherings, business entertaining
- Value
- Courses start around ₩140,000, so it's less of a burden
- Tips
- Courses start from ₩140,000, and à la carte ordering is available
- Buddha Jumps Over the Wall can be ordered à la carte
Jaeseonrang’s reviewHighly recommended
“A Gyeongbokgung view and a wonderful Buldojang course, I want to go again”
- Buldojang (Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup)BestThe flavor goes without saying
- Singkeurap (crab dish)The flavor goes without saying
- Course from ₩140,000
- Atmosphere
- A view overlooking Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Would return
- Would love to go again when I get the chance
Jaeseonrang’s reviewHighly recommended
“The garlic soy appetizer and steamed king crab are overwhelming, and the service is excellent”
- Appetizer (clams in garlic soy sauce)BestThe best Chinese appetizer they've ever had
- Ganoderma Mushroom Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (Buldojang)Ingredients break apart tenderly, tonic-like feel
- Steamed Live King CrabThe garlic sauce flavor is overwhelming
- Mureung Dowon Course ₩500,000
- Reservation required for the Mureung Dowon course
- Atmosphere
- A room overlooking both Gyeongbokgung and the Blue House
- Service
- The service is wonderful overall
- Would return
- A fine dining experience everyone should have once in a lifetime
- Good for
- Special occasions, gatherings, a fine dining experience
- Value
- Besides the ₩500,000 course, you can choose a course from ₩140,000, which is a plus
- Tips
- Courses range from ₩140,000 to ₩500,000
- The Mureung Dowon course requires a reservation in advance
- Half-and-half ordering is also possible
