40 Years of Instant Tteokbokki in Front of Eungwang Girls' High School, Simmered in One Pot at a Small Restaurant
Jageungeongan is an instant tteokbokki restaurant in front of the main gate of Eungwang Girls' High School, about a six-minute walk from Exit 3 of Yangjae Station. Choose between gochujang and black bean sauce, then simmer a pot filled with ramen, jjolmyeon noodles, rice cakes, fish cakes, eggs, and dumplings on a table burner. Be prepared for the cramped seating and lunchtime wait.
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Jageungonggan: A “Small Space” Continuing for Over 40 Years in Front of the Main Gate of Eungwang Girls’ High School
Jageungonggan is a restaurant specializing in instant tteokbokki, located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, in front of the main gate of Eungwang Girls’ High School. A tourism information page introduces it as a tteokbokki restaurant known for being in front of Eungwang Girls’ High School for over 40 years. Its current road-name address is 31 Nambusunhwan-ro 359-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, while the lot-based address is Dogok-dong 950-5.
The restaurant’s local context is that of a snack bar in front of a school. Graffiti remaining on the walls and chairs is described as traces left by graduates, and indoor graffiti was also mentioned in a 2011 review. Older records also say that customers ate bibim-guksu and tuna kimchi fried rice here before the menu changed to instant tteokbokki. Rather than describing it through a single menu item, it is more accurate to view it as a place where the dining space for local students has evolved over time.
Gochujang and Black Bean Sauce: Ordering Begins with a Two-Person Pot
The signature dishes are instant tteokbokki and instant jjajang tteokbokki. According to the published menu, regular instant tteokbokki costs 17,000 won for two people, 23,000 won for three, and 29,000 won for four. Jjajang instant tteokbokki costs 18,000 won for two people, 24,000 won for three, and 30,000 won for four. Two eggs and two dumplings are each listed at 2,000 won.
The basic pot is said to include ramen, chewy wheat noodles, rice cakes, fish cakes, eggs, and dumplings. Since it is boiled and eaten on a portable burner at each table, it is best to plan for the time needed for the broth to come to a boil rather than expecting a dish that can be eaten immediately after ordering. The spiciness is described as milder than Shin Ramyun, but preferences vary, so if you are sensitive to spicy food, it is safest to ask the staff again about the spiciness of the regular sauce.
Why You Should Save Some Broth for Fried Rice
The sequence repeatedly mentioned in information and reviews about Jageungonggan is to eat fried rice in the remaining broth after boiling and eating the tteokbokki. Therefore, if you plan to order fried rice, it is better not to finish all the broth at the beginning. Even the two-person set includes ramen, chewy wheat noodles, and dumplings, so it is reasonable to decide on additional ingredients based on the number of diners and their appetite.
Takeout and delivery are listed as available, and credit card payment is also accepted. However, filming personal broadcasts by YouTubers, broadcast jockeys, and others is reportedly prohibited inside the restaurant. Travelers who want to film their meal should confirm the permitted scope of filming, including food photography, before ordering.
A Six-Minute Walk from Exit 3 of Yangjae Station: Finding Eungwang Girls’ High School
For public transportation, the most specific guidance is that the restaurant is about a six-minute walk from Exit 3 of Yangjae Station on Subway Line 3 and the Shinbundang Line. Since the destination is in front of the main gate of Eungwang Girls’ High School, set “Jageungonggan” or the address “31 Nambusunhwan-ro 359-gil” in your map app and approach in the direction of the school’s main gate. It is easy to find if you keep in mind that, although it is close to Yangjae Station, it is located in an alley rather than in the restaurant district along the main road of Gangnam-daero.
Visiting by car is also possible. Tourism and restaurant information list parking as available or indicate that there is a parking lot, but no current official information confirming whether it is free or how many spaces are available was found. As this is a neighborhood commercial area in front of a school, it is better to prioritize public transportation rather than make parking a condition of your visit. If you are driving, call 02-3462-3533 to ask whether parking is available that day.
Closes at 20:50 on Weekdays and 20:30 on Weekends; Orders Accepted Until 30 Minutes Before Closing
The registered hours are 11:00–20:50 on weekdays and 11:00–20:30 on weekends, and the restaurant is listed as open year-round. DiningCode lists the last order as 20:20 on weekdays, which is consistent with the guideline that orders must be placed 30 minutes before closing. Since the food is cooked to order, it is better to arrive with at least 40 minutes to spare rather than just before the evening closing time.
The phone number is 02-3462-3533. Reservations are listed as available by phone, but the restaurant has limited seating and the nature of the menu can result in long stays at each table. Recent customers have mentioned that waits may occur during the lunch peak, and a Tripadvisor review records a long line even shortly after noon. Even on weekdays, visiting before 12:00–13:00, such as during the 11 o’clock hour, or after lunch is relatively more practical.
Narrow Tables and Long Cooking Times: The Best Way to Visit
As its name suggests, Jageungonggan is not a spacious restaurant, and many reviews repeatedly mention its limited space. An older review says there are about 10 tables, while recent customer reviews also note that because the menu is boiled and eaten at the table, turnover is not fast and waits are possible during the lunch peak. It may be inconvenient for travelers who need to finish a meal alone quickly or who are traveling with a stroller or large suitcase.
On the other hand, this format works well if two to four people can share one pot and spend about 45–70 minutes cooking and eating. Separate men’s and women’s restrooms are reportedly available, but wheelchair and stroller routes, as well as the availability of foreign-language menus or assistance, could not be confirmed through reliable public sources. If you need accessibility support, call before visiting to check the entrance and seating conditions.
The Neighborhood Restaurant’s Rules That Remain Even After Its Appearance on “You Quiz”
Tourism information states that the restaurant became better known after appearing on the “Nannrinatne Nannrinasseo” episode of the tvN program “You Quiz on the Block.” However, the essence of this place lies not merely in its television appearance but in the combination of its location in front of Eungwang Girls’ High School, the graffiti on the walls, and the instant tteokbokki cooked on a table burner.
No official independent website or official social media account could be confirmed. Therefore, for information that may change, such as operating hours, closures, prices, and parking, the most reliable option is to reconfirm by calling the main number, 02-3462-3533, on the day of departure. There is no separate admission fee to use the restaurant; expenses consist of the prices of the items ordered.
Before You Go
- Address
- 31 Nambusunhwan-ro 359-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Weekdays 11:00–20:50, weekends 11:00–20:30
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- No admission fee; pay for ordered items
- Phone
- 02-3462-3533
- Transport
- About a six-minute walk from Exit 3 of Yangjae Station on Subway Line 3 and the Shinbundang Line; in front of the main gate of Eungwang Girls’ High School
- Parking
- Registered as available. Calling to confirm fees and the number of spaces is recommended
- Time needed
- 45–70 minutes recommended, including cooking to order and fried rice
- Accessibility
- Separate men’s and women’s restrooms available. Wheelchair and stroller routes and foreign-language assistance could not be confirmed
The information above is accurate as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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