Sejong Village Food Street is a 280m stretch of restaurants and bars in Seochon Hanok Village, just steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Once called Geumcheon Market, the area was officially renamed in 2011. Sejong Village Food Street is where locals eat after visiting Gyeongbokgung. It feels authentic but accessible, with something for everyone: raw seafood lovers, BBQ fans, and travelers wanting casual Korean noodles and pancakes with makgeolli.

The street mixes old-school eateries with trendy renovated spots. Expect menus taped to doors, posters showing TV features, and plenty of locals and tourists queuing up for their favorites.

Location Details

📍 Address: Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 자하문로1길)

• Naver map: https://naver.me/Fr7xMsjA

• Subway: Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3, Exit 2). Walk straight, turn left onto Jahamun-ro 1-gil. 1 min walk

• Hours: Vary by restaurant (most open late morning → late evening).

• Closed to traffic: Daily from 11:00 – 22:00 → fully pedestrian-friendly.

Recommended Restaurants

Anju Maeul (안주마을) – Seafood & Raw Specialties

• Naver map: https://naver.me/5oE5C2uX

• Hours: 12:30 – 23:00 (Closed Sun) | Catchtable waitlist available

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• What to order:

  • Herring Roe Bibimbap (signature)

  • Squid sashimi & East Sea shrimp sashimi

  • Yeosu clam pancake

  • Pollack roe & tofu soup

• Expect long queues — remote waitlist opens at 3:00pm, doors at 12:30pm.

Bonefire Grill (뼈탄집) – Pork BBQ & Stews

• Naver map: https://naver.me/5D8tutpm

• Hours: 12:00 – 23:00 | bornpig.co.kr

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• What to order:

  • Aged pork belly (charcoal grilled)

  • Spicy pork bone stew

  • Charcoal rice (nurungji style)

  • Naengmyeon & doenjang-jjigae side dishes

Seochon Tteulaeu Gopchang Town (서촌뜰애우곱창타운) – Grilled Intestines

• Hours: 11:00 – 23:00 |

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• Naver map: https://naver.me/xExWVQeA

What to order:

• Assorted set: small intestines, large intestines, heart

• Beef tripe hot pot

• Fried rice with chives

• If full, staff may guide you to their nearby annex (별관).

Chebudong Janchijip (체부동잔치집) – Noodles, Pancakes, & Makgeolli

• Naver map: https://naver.me/5D8tud6f

• Hours: 11:00 – 22:30

• What to order:

  • Perilla seed kalguksu (creamy broth)

  • Seafood & green onion pancake

  • Acorn jelly (dotorimuk)

  • Dumplings, kimchi pancakes, potato pancakes, mung bean pancakes

  • Great spot for makgeolli + pancake pairing.
    

💡 Other popular stops:

• Kimjin Moksam (김진목삼) – Pork BBQ

• XUZIKX Gyeongbokgung (우직 경복궁점) – Beef BBQ
  

Tips

• Many restaurants don’t display English names → use Naver Maps or Catchtable for accurate listings.

• Come hungry — portions are generous, and sharing dishes is common.

• Expect lines at peak hours (especially dinner and weekends). If possible, use Catchtable for reservations.