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Anju Maeul (안주마을)

Korean food Seoul Jongno-gu

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Kim SawonKim Sawon’s reviewHighly recommended

“Worth the wait for unmatched dishes like herring roe tofu and herring sashimi”

  • Cheongeo-al Dubu (herring roe tofu)BestThe signature dish, a standout among standouts
  • Namhae Chongal Hanchi (Namhae-coast bullet squid)Plump and chewy, nutty when dipped in sesame oil
  • Cheongeo-hoe (herring sashimi)A rich, fatty seasonal dish, some pieces lightly torched

Liked

  • Distinctive menu and cooking style
  • Good prices for the quality of the food
  • Seasonal dishes change through the year

Downsides

  • The wait is among the toughest in Seoul
Wait
Top-tier wait time for Seoul
Atmosphere
A cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a Korean folk village
Would return
Visited once in summer and once in winter
Good for
Drinking sessions, groups of heavy drinkers
Value
Good prices for the quality of the dishes
Tips
  • Dip the bullet squid in sesame oil
  • Eat the herring roe tofu by topping seaweed with cucumber, tofu and herring roe
  • Two-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station

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