Jimmy Smokehouse 지미 스모크하우스

Near Ikseon-dong. Jimmy Smokehouse is a Western restaurant on Seosunra-gil in Jongno-gu, Seoul, tucked into a quiet alley near Jongmyo Shrine. The menu spans European-influenced dishes including steak, sweet pumpkin cream gnocchi, anchovy oil pasta, and charcuterie platters. The pumpkin gnocchi draws particular praise for its smooth, gently sweet sauce, and the steak has earned a reputation for memorable execution. A single chef handles all cooking, so dishes take 20 to 40 minutes to arrive, ordering a platter and wine first provides a relaxed way to fill the wait. Every menu item pairs naturally with wine, making the restaurant well suited for combining a meal with drinks. The space is small and intimate, with vintage-inspired decor that fits the subdued character of the Seosunra-gil neighborhood. It makes a fitting stop after strolling through Jongmyo or exploring the surrounding alleys. Reservations are recommended to avoid waiting, and an unhurried mindset matches the dining pace.