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Jongno-gu · Samcheong-dong (Bukchon) / hand-torn dough soup specialist

Samcheongdong Sujebi

삼청동수제비

Running since 1982 at the top of the Samcheong-dong hanok slope, this homestyle diner serves a gentle, comforting bowl that has fed generations of visitors to Bukchon and the nearby palace walls. Its nostalgic, low-key dining room feels a world away from the boutiques and cafes that now line the street outside.

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At a glance₩14,000 per personHours 11:00–20:00Open dailyFirst time in KoreaNot spicyNear the sightsGroups & sharing
A bowl of sujebi, Korean hand-torn dough flake soup with zucchini and potato, served with a side of kimchi
Representative dish photo · Michael Sean Gallagher · CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped for layout.

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Sujebi · hand-torn dough soup in clam broth

A suggested order

Order the sujebi — soft, hand-torn dough pieces in a light clam broth with vegetables — and share a potato or mung-bean pancake if there are two or more of you.

Neighborhood
Jongno-gu · Samcheong-dong (Bukchon)
Food style
hand-torn dough soup specialist
Station to look up
Anguk Station (Line 3), Exit 1 — about 15–20 min walk up through Bukchon, or a short bus ride up Samcheong-ro
Hours
11:00–20:00
Closed
Open daily
Typical spend
₩14,000 per person
Key prices
Sujebi ₩10,000; potato pancake ₩12,000; pajeon ₩17,000; mung-bean pancake ₩17,000

What to know before ordering

The steep, scenic street it sits on gets busy on weekends, so a weekday visit means an easier table and a quieter walk through Bukchon before or after.

For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.

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