Samcheongdong Sujebi

It is a bit overhyped. We ordered the potato pancake and 2 servings of sujebi. The portion is a bit small especially for the price. You can get a bowl at other restaurants for 5,000 to 6,000 won. They just put the 2 servings into one pot and you scoop it out into a bowl to eat. The 2 servings equal out to around a bowl and a quarter if you were to order this dish elsewhere. I think there are too many potato pieces in the sujebi and not enough of the actual noodles. The taste isn’t that special and it is comparable to other restaurants selling sujebi. We got there at the end of lunch time and it took us around an hour to get in. The line moved quickly and the service was efficient. The food isn’t bad but I wouldn’t go again based on the price and it’s not that unique.

After three years, with the President moving back to the Blue House, 삼청동 feels noticeably calmer and tourist numbers are back to a comfortable level. I had been avoiding the area because of the heavy traffic and crowds, but I finally returned—and for me, this spot is all about one thing: 수제비. I don’t eat 수제비 anywhere else, and this restaurant has been my go-to for decades. Despite the years, it continues to attract loyal customers, which speaks to its consistency and charm. My must-order combination is always the same: the signature 수제비, spicy 쭈꾸미, and a crispy 감자전. Their 김치 and house-made 다데기 pair perfectly with the meal, rounding everything out with just the right balance of spice and flavor. One tip for first-timers: although their posted opening time is 11 a.m., they actually open the doors around 10:40. I arrived at 10:40, and by the time the clock hit 11, the place was already completely full. It’s a true neighborhood classic—comfort food done right, with flavors that keep you coming back no matter how much time has passed.

The sujebi here was very good in terms of the hand pulled dough quality. We didn’t appreciate the soup that much even though it had a good clam flavour with lots of vegetables, the very peppery taste was uncomfortable. The seafood pancake was very good and the mung bean pancake was only so-so. Dong dong ju was very refreshing. We felt the whole experience was great with a letdown by the pepperiness.

Honestly, I didn’t find the food particularly impressive, so I couldn’t quite understand why there was such a long line. The noodles had a bit of a spicy kick, which might be too much for some foreigners. The potato pancake was quite bland—I wouldn’t recommend ordering it. The atmosphere was a bit chaotic, but if you arrive a little before opening time, you can avoid the long wait and get seated fairly quickly. Overall, it didn’t quite live up to the hype.

Felt like a warm hug from grandma. We went early thinking there'd be a long queue, but to our surprise, they took us in almost 30 mins before opening time. It was well organised and they had service staff who were able to speak specific languages. The menu is a small one which we loved, the staff shared with us their signature items, and we basically ordered majority of it. Food was delicious - what you'd expect from a restaurant with over 40 years of experience. Highly recommend a visit!

A huge portion of sujebi with the most comforting broth! This Michelin guide restaurant had amazing sujebi, kimchi, and green onion pancakes. If you’re looking forward a classic Korean meal before exploring the Bukchon Hanoi Village, give this place a visit!

It’s not a place for the faint-hearted. We didn’t expect a long queue at 2:30 PM and almost decided to walk away. Due to the rainy weather, we didn’t want to search for alternatives, so we ended up waiting in line at for over 30 minutes. We weren’t even sure what we were queuing for 😅, but to our surprise, it turned out to be delicious! Their specialty is a type of Korean ‘gnocchi’ served in soup. The broth tastes incredible, and the dough is skillfully pulled into small pieces from a flat kneaded sheet to make the pasta.

I am 60+, and I have never in my lifetime tasted such lousy mee hoon kueh. It was the worst mee hoon kueh I have ever eaten. For 10,000 won, such lousy mee hoon kueh is a shame and overrated. Those people who certified it may not know what mee hoon kueh is, or they have problems with their taste buds. The waitress recommended a seafood pancake for 17,000 won. It came with only flour, green onions, and an egg. I only found a small, tiny clam inside. What a joke to charge 17,000 won! It's really a crime.