Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕)

Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕)

Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty seolleongtang for over a hundred years since it first opened in 1907. Even its name has a long history: the word imun comes from Imun-gol, the now-obsolete name of the restaurant’s location, and seolnongtang, an old variation of the word seolleongtang. The soup served at this restaurant is characterized by delicate and rich savory flavors and reputed to stay consistent since the restaurant’s establishment during the Japanese colonial period.

– Address : 38-13 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Main Dish
Seolnongtang (ox bone soup)

– Information and Guides
+82-2-733-6526

– Menu
Seolleongtang (ox bone soup) / Doganitang (beef knee cartilage bone soup) / Meori tang (ox head soup) / Suyuk (boiled beef slices) / Etc.

– Opening Hours
Monday-Saturday 08:00-21:00 (Sundays -20:00)Break time 15:00-16:30* Last order is 30 minutes before closing

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

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