Munhwaok (문화옥)
Korean Seoul Jung-gu, Seoul
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Meogeultende’s reviewHighly recommended
“The jokthang has a subtle ginseng aroma and the seolleongtang is deep even without seasoning”
- Jokthang (ox trotter soup)BestHighly recommended for middle-aged men, so good it's almost overwhelming
- Seolleongtang (ox bone soup)The broth is so good it needs no salt
- Complimentary brisket and tongue suyukBest when warm, with little odor
- Assorted suyuk ₩80,000
- Separated seating makes it comfortable
- Atmosphere
- Old-school long-established eatery feel
- Service
- Complimentary suyuk and ubijang
- Would return
- Said they'd want to eat the seolleongtang every day
- Good for
- Drinking alone, middle-aged men, a drinking session with suyuk for 4
- Tips
- For jokthang, try raw garlic with doenjang (soybean paste)
- Halfway through the seolleongtang, add some kkakdugi (radish kimchi) juice
- Take the somyeon (thin wheat noodles) out before they get too soggy
