✔ Location: Tucked away in a quiet residential alley near Seoul Forest, Seongsu
✔ Atmosphere: Brick exterior with exposed cement walls inside; outdoor seating, terrace tables, and two indoor floors
✔ Signature Dishes: Beef broth hotpot (suyuk), seafood pancake, pork cutlet
✔ Drink Pairings: Red wine with soup dishes, white wine with pancakes and fried foods
✔ Why Visit: For a truly comforting and authentic Korean meal that feels just like home

Minjeong isn’t just a Korean restaurant. It’s where a long-simmered broth is served in a long-lived home. Here, time is the main ingredient.

Just as seolleongtang and gomtang require hours of simmering, Minjeong chose an older, character-filled building over a brand-new one.

“Buildings, like food, have their own aged flavor.”

Rather than replacing everything with something shiny and new, Minjeong preserves what’s old—and in doing so, protects the feeling that makes Korean food so comforting.

Minjeong Restaurant’s exterior is finished with rustic brick, and the old window frames were left intact wherever possible. Parts of the building that couldn’t be saved were replaced with care—inside, the walls were left raw with exposed cement, preserving a mood that feels both honest and intentional.

• Outdoor tables: Perfect for a sunny-day drink

• Terrace seating: Best enjoyed in the spring or fall with gentle sunlight

• 1st floor indoors: A bright, breezy space with a view of the street

• 2nd floor indoors: A warm, casual room that feels like a friend’s house

Minjeong isn’t a place you just photograph—it’s a space you remember.

Minjeong is known for its soul-warming broth—but there’s much more to love.

• For lunch: Seolleongtang or gomtang are hearty and comforting.
• On hot, exhausting days: Recharge with the broth hotpot and scorched rice—it’ll bring your energy back.
• The seafood pancake pairs beautifully with makgeolli, or surprisingly, a tannic white wine.
• Got kids? The pork cutlet is a crowd-pleaser—great as a side, but loved as a main.
• Kimchi and radish pickles are house-made, bringing deep, home-style flavors that are hard to find elsewhere.

Minjeong takes Korean food and drink pairing seriously.

• Red wine (like Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon) pairs well with broth-based dishes
• White wine complements fried and pancake dishes

And the drink list? Closer to a wine bar than a typical restaurant:

• Over 500 options, from champagne to whisky
• Ranging from ₩10,000 to over ₩10 million
• Premium whiskies like Macallan 30 Year
• Great-value wines like New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs

If you’re curious about how Korean cuisine works with wine, Minjeong will surprise you.

Even if a drink or two leaves you a little flushed, Minjeong’s got you covered—with a private makeup room fully stocked with essentials like hair ties and feminine products. It’s more than convenience—it’s a quiet reminder that this place is designed to feel like home.

• Tired, overheated travelers looking to recharge with broth
• Families with parents or kids seeking a cozy Korean meal
• Curious diners wanting to experience Korea’s deep, traditional broths
• Foodies who love pairing alcohol with great meals
• Hosts entertaining overseas friends or business guests in a local setting
• Visitors wanting to explore Korea’s unique drinking culture

Minjeong Seoul Forest Branch is nestled in a peaceful residential alley—just a few minutes’ walk from the city’s busiest spots.

• Google Search: “Minjeong Sikdang Seoul Forest”
• Address: 12-1, Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
• Subway: 7 mins from Ttukseom Station Exit 8 / 8 mins from Seoul Forest Station Exit 4

Walk past local shops and quiet homes, and you’ll spot a small sign waiting to welcome you.

A spoonful of broth softens your heart. A well-worn space invites you to stay.

This might be the Seoul meal your group remembers most.

If you’re looking to taste Korea’s lasting flavors and timeless hospitality in one bowl, Minjeong Restaurant is waiting for you.