A full table that starts in the alleys of Seongbuk-dong and ends with nurungji porridge, Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk
Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk is a baeksuk specialty restaurant in Seongbuk-dong where you first enjoy the chicken baeksuk and finish with sticky-rice nurungji porridge served in a ttukbaegi. It operates from Tue to Sun, 11:30 to 21:00, and on Boknal it opens from 11:00, with waiting and parking procedures that may differ from usual.
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Permitted Restaurant in 2004 and the Lunchtime Scene at the Foot of Bukaksan in Seongbuk-dong
Seongbukdong Nurungji Baeksuk is a Korean baeksuk specialty restaurant located at 9, Seongbuk-ro 31-gil, Seongbuk-dong 281-1, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, and its food sanitation permit number is 20040050759. In the Korea Tourism data, it was first registered as tourism information on January 24, 2017, and there is a record that it was last revised on December 24, 2025.
Seongbuk-dong is a neighborhood where residential areas, cultural spaces, and old roads continue along the southern foothills of Bukaksan. From the restaurant, Manhae Han Yongun Simujang is about 164 m away, Bukjeong Village is about 278 m away, and Waryong Park is about 380 m away, making it a good base for combining the steep alleys of Seongbuk-dong with modern and contemporary cultural heritage before or after a meal.
- Category: Korean baeksuk specialty restaurant
- Address: 9, Seongbuk-ro 31-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Lot number address: Seongbuk-dong 281-1, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Permit number: 20040050759
11:30~21:00, Closed on Mondays, and 11:00 Start on the First, Middle, and Last Dog Days of Summer
Regular business hours are 11:30 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, and the last order is at 20:00. The regular closing day is every Monday, so if you plan to eat on Monday, you should prepare an alternative restaurant in Seongbuk-dong.
On the first, middle, and last days of the Dog Days of summer, business starts 30 minutes earlier than usual, at 11:00. Recent visitor reviews say takeout on those days was available from 11:20 and that perilla-sesame buckwheat sujebi was not being sold, so it is safer to call 02-764-0707 before going to ask about the menu and when takeout becomes available.
- Business hours: Tue-Sun 11:30~21:00
- Last order: 20:00
- Closed: Every Monday
- First, middle, and last Dog Days: business starts at 11:00
- Main phone: 02-764-0707
- All seats: non-smoking
How to Share the 59,000 KRW Nurungji Baeksuk by Dividing It into Chicken and Glutinous Rice Nurungji Porridge
Based on the currently confirmed menu prices, dine-in Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk costs 59,000 KRW, and the takeout menu costs 57,000 KRW. Perilla-sesame buckwheat sujebi and buckwheat pancake are each listed at 13,000 KRW. There is no admission fee; it is a restaurant where you only pay for the food you order.
The core of the set is the baeksuk served on a plate and a large earthen pot of glutinous rice nurungji porridge. Tourism guidance explains the meal as eating the baeksuk first and finishing with the nurungji porridge, while buckwheat sujebi is categorized as a perilla broth dish and the buckwheat pancake as a side menu item. Since there are not many menu items, if you are with several people it is efficient to decide whether to add buckwheat pancake or sujebi centered around one baeksuk and write it on the waiting list.
- Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk: 59,000 KRW
- Seongbukdong Nurungji Baeksuk takeout: 57,000 KRW
- Perilla-sesame buckwheat sujebi: 13,000 KRW
- Buckwheat pancake: 13,000 KRW
- Main menu: Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk
Waiting Board Instead of Reservations: Write Your Name, Party Size, and Ordered Menu First
Based on online reviews, general reservations are not accepted, and after arriving you write your name, number of visitors, and ordered menu on the waiting board at the entrance or inside the restaurant, then wait for your turn. Therefore, even if everyone in your party has not arrived yet, it is best for one representative to first check the waiting procedure and menu arrangement.
A holiday review posted in July 2026 records arriving at 11:10, receiving waiting number 20, and being seated at 11:36. Although this is only one specific case, it serves as practical evidence that on weekends, holidays, and the Dog Days of summer, it is better to arrive before 11:30 sharp. Since baeksuk requires cooking time, it may not suit those who want a quick meal or plan to eat alone casually.
- Reservations: many recent reviews say not accepted
- Waiting method: write name, party size, and ordered menu on the board
- Holiday case: arrived at 11:10, waiting number 20, seated at 11:36
- Takeout: available
- Recommended visit: weekdays or weekends/holidays, arriving around 11:00
Enter the Inner Part of Seongbuk-dong by Bus No. 1112 from Exit 6 of Hansung Univ. Station
This is not a place you can reach directly by subway alone. A recent visit guide suggests taking bus No. 1112 from Exit 6 of Hansung Univ. Station on Line 4, and considering the slopes and alleys of Seongbuk-dong, taking a taxi may also be worth considering if you have luggage or if it is a hot day.
If combined with a cultural tour of Seongbuk-dong, there is also a route from Exit 6 of Hansung Univ. Station to the Samsun Bridge / Seongbuk Cultural Center bus stop, then taking the Seongbuk 02 village bus toward Uri Oedol Museum. This section is described in tourism guidance as taking about 20 minutes, and since the restaurant is south of Uri Oedol Museum, it is also possible to walk to Simujang and Bukjeong Village first and then eat.
- Nearest subway: Line 4 Hansung Univ. Station
- Recommended exit: Exit 6
- Bus info: confirmed use of bus No. 1112
- Seongbuk 02: transfer possible at Samsun Bridge / Seongbuk Cultural Center stop
- Public transit time to Uri Oedol Museum area: about 20 minutes
- Recommended stay: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours including meal and waiting time
Dedicated Parking Lot Above Seongbuk Friendship Park and a Narrow Access Route
Parking is available, and recent reviews say the restaurant uses a dedicated parking lot above Seongbuk Friendship Park and is guided by parking attendants. However, users also note that the space is not large and that cars can become congested on the uphill road, so on weekend lunches you should also consider parking wait time.
According to reviews, valet is not a separate service; you park the car yourself. If you are not used to driving or are using a large vehicle, it is less burdensome to approach by bus or taxi from Hansung Univ. Station. Accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers, as well as whether multilingual menus or guidance are available, has not been confirmed by reliable official information, so it is advisable to inquire by phone in advance if needed.
- Parking: available
- Parking location in reviews: dedicated parking lot above Seongbuk Friendship Park
- Parking guidance: on-site parking attendant guidance noted in reviews
- Valet: reviews say it is not a separate service
- Note: uphill and narrow parking route mentioned
- Accessibility / multilingual guidance: phone confirmation recommended before visiting
One Hour After a Meal in Seongbuk-dong, Linking Simujang 164m and Bukjeong Village 278m
Simujang, located about 164 m from the restaurant, is known as the house where independence activist and poet Manhae Han Yongun lived from 1933 to 1944. It can be visited with a short move of about 3 minutes after the meal, but the operating status and hours of the exhibition may change, so you need to check the facility’s notice.
Bukjeong Village is marked in tourism data as about 278 m from the restaurant, and Waryong Park as about 380 m. Right after eating nurungji baeksuk, it is more realistic to take a short look around the steep alleys of Bukjeong Village and head back down than to do a long uphill walk. On the other hand, if you plan to go up to Waryong Park, it is better to prepare water before the meal and wear comfortable shoes.
- Manhae Han Yongun Simujang: about 164 m
- Bukjeong Village: about 278 m
- Waryong Park: about 380 m
- Joseph's Coffee Tree: about 163 m
- Seongbuk-dong Myeonokjip: about 217 m
- Seongbuk-dong Bread Factory: about 217 m
Before You Go
- Address
- 9, Seongbuk-ro 31-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (Seongbuk-dong)
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 11:30~21:00 (last order 20:00, first/middle/last Dog Days start at 11:00)
- Closed
- Every Monday
- Admission
- No admission fee. Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk 59,000 KRW, takeout 57,000 KRW, perilla-sesame buckwheat sujebi and buckwheat pancake 13,000 KRW each
- Phone
- 02-764-0707
- Transport
- Confirmed use case of bus No. 1112 from Exit 6 of Hansung Univ. Station on Line 4. From the Samsun Bridge / Seongbuk Cultural Center stop, transfer to Seongbuk 02 to reach the Seongbuk-dong area.
- Parking
- Parking available. There are reviews of using the dedicated parking lot above Seongbuk Friendship Park and cases of guidance by on-site parking attendants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours including waiting
- Accessibility
- All seats are non-smoking. Wheelchair and stroller accessibility, as well as multilingual guidance, have not been confirmed, so phone inquiry is recommended.
The above information is based on the time of writing. Please check the official guidance again before visiting.
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