🥟 [Gaeseong – Traditional Korean Dumpling Soup in Seoul’s Seosulla-gil]

A quiet hidden gem for lovers of simple, clean Korean flavors

If you're wandering around the charming alleyways of Seosulla-gil in Jongno, Seoul, and craving something traditionally Korean, Gaeseong (개성) is worth checking out.

It’s a small Korean restaurant that specializes in dumpling soup (Mandu-guk) and boiled pork slices (Suyuk) — both very traditional and comforting dishes.

🥢 What We Ordered

We had:

2 bowls of Mandu-guk (dumpling soup)
1 plate of Suyuk (boiled pork slices)

🥟 Mandu-guk (Dumpling Soup)

This wasn’t your usual strongly flavored soup.
Instead, the taste reminded me of Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon — clean, subtle, and gentle.
The broth was mild but satisfying, with a depth that lets you really appreciate the flavor of each ingredient.

If you prefer natural-tasting dishes over spicy or heavily seasoned ones, this will be a perfect fit.

🐖 Suyuk (Boiled Pork)

Although the suyuk wasn’t available for full orders that day (they were almost sold out), the kind owner still served us a small portion for free — truly generous!

The pork was tender and paired perfectly with the clean soup.
It added just the right amount of richness to balance the meal.

🏠 Atmosphere & Location

The restaurant is quite small inside, but clean and cozy.
It’s easy to miss if you're not paying attention — especially since it blends into the buildings around it.

So when you're getting close, make sure to slow down and look carefully for the sign!

💬 Final Thoughts

This place isn’t for those looking for bold, spicy flavors.
But if you enjoy Pyeongyang-style dishes or want something soothing and light, Gaeseong offers an excellent experience.

We left feeling satisfied, warmed up, and grateful — especially for the kind service.

📍 Location

Gaeseong (개성)
📍 Seosulla-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
🔗 Original blog post in Korean (Tistory)

Gaeseong – Traditional Korean Dumpling Soup in Seoul’s Seosulla-gil