Seokparang (석파랑)
Seokparang (석파랑)
– Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/seokparang
– Tel
+82-2-395-2500
Seokparang is a place built by relocating the Sarangchae of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. It boasts beautiful late Joseon-style gardens and three traditional hanok buildings. Here, one can enjoy authentic Gungjung hanjeongsik (royal Korean table d’hote) for both lunch and dinner, featuring meticulously prepared dishes such as traditional porridge, chilled salads, steamed prawns, kimchi cabbage wraps with pork, soybean paste jjigae set menu, and desserts. Diners can also savor traditional liquors crafted by artisans from across the country.
– Address : 309 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
※ Presentation Information
– Main Dish
Gungjung hanjeongsik (Royal Korean table d’hote)
– Information and Guides
+82-2-395-2500
– Menu
Lunch course, dinner course
– Opening Hours
12:00-15:00 / 18:00-22:00 (Hours subject to change; inquire in advance)
– Parking
Available
– Reservation Information
Tel: +82-2-395-2500
– Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
– Smoking Area
Non-smoking only
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– Homepage
http://www.chkoreags.co.kr
– Tel
+82-2-395-1688
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– Homepage
www.whankimuseum.org
– Tel
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– Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr
– Tel
+82-2-2148-1807
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– Homepage
www.app.catchtable.co.kr
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– Homepage
<a href=”www.instagram.com/ice_boobing/” target=”_blank”>www.instagram.com/ice_boobing/</a>
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– Homepage
www.jahasonmandoo.com
– Tel
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