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Sandotori Imjatang (산도토리임자탕)

산도토리임자탕

9.2
★★★★☆ 4.4 (521 reviews)
Cuisine
Korean Soup (음식점)
District
Dobong (도봉구) , Seoul
Address
Seoul Dobong-gu Deokreungro60-gil 13

Quick read

Why go
A specialty restaurant in Dobong-gu devoted entirely to acorn-based cuisine, with every item on the menu incorporating acorn in some form.
Best for
A focused meal stop
Visit tip
Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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A specialty restaurant in Dobong-gu devoted entirely to acorn-based cuisine, with every item on the menu incorporating acorn in some form. The signature imjatang features a rich perilla seed broth loaded with chewy acorn sujebi dumplings, delivering a savory, nutty depth that earns a devoted following. Before the main dishes arrive, a complimentary tasting plate of thinly pan-fried acorn jeon and sliced acorn muk is served-meant to be wrapped with seasoned bean sprouts and fresh radish strips, a distinctive eating ritual unique to this restaurant. The jjangban-guksu (cold noodle platter) tosses acorn noodles in a sweet-tangy dressing with crushed nuts for added texture, while the acorn japchae uses dried acorn muk stir-fried with assorted vegetables, creating an unusually chewy, bouncy bite. All ingredients are domestically sourced. Weekend lunch queues lengthen quickly, so arriving before 11 AM secures a spot with minimal wait and makes the trip easy to slot into a Bukhansan or Dobongsan hiking itinerary.

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