Seongbuk-dong Memil Sujebi Nurungji Baeksuk(성북동 메밀수제비 누룽지백숙)

Cuisine

Korean(한식당)

District

Seongbuk(성북구),Seoul

Address

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Seongbukro31-gil 9

Nestled below Samcheongak in Seongbuk-dong, this restaurant specializes in traditional Korean restorative cuisine, with nurungji-baeksuk as the star. The whole chicken is simmered until the meat falls apart effortlessly, and the broth maintains a gentle depth without being overly oily. There is no strong herbal medicine taste or gamey chicken smell, making it approachable for all palates. The highlight comes at the end with the nurungji-tang, where crispy scorched rice is combined with the chicken broth to create a porridge-like finish that is deeply satisfying and savory. The accompanying buckwheat pancake is crisply fried and topped with buckwheat sprouts and stonecrop in a tangy dressing that provides a refreshing contrast. One order is enormous, enough for four people, so parties of two should plan to take leftovers home. The location works perfectly as a stop after a Bugak Skyway drive, and note that this is an alcohol-free establishment. Parking is tight, but the food more than compensates for the inconvenience.