Bangung Jonggak
반궁 종각역점
About
A neat Korean eatery in Jongro Tower serving hot stone pot rice sets paired with grilled fish, stews, and spicy stir-fried meats.
Directly connected to Jongkak Station in the basement of Jongro Tower, Ban-goong caters to neighborhood office workers with individual Korean meal trays centered around freshly cooked cast-iron pot rice (*sotbap*). The space is bright and spacious, fitted with warm wood tones and convenient tablet ordering that accommodates solo diners and lunch groups alike. Every set arrives on a neat tray flanked by a rotation of five side dishes—such as seasoned squid strips (*ojingeo-jeotgal*), pickled peppers, sea tangle stems, braised black beans, and radish kimchi—alongside a bowl of seaweed soup. The foundational *sotbap*, crowned with tender pieces of sweet pumpkin, yields glossy, distinct grains and leaves behind a crust destined for hot water to make comforting scorched rice broth (*nurungji*). Guests can upgrade the bowl with a tri-color seasoned herb (*namul*) mix served alongside a savory sesame oil and soy sauce blend. The menu covers extensive ground across charcoal-kissed meats and grilled fish. The spicy baby octopus and pork belly stir-fry (*jjusam*) delivers prominent wok smokiness, balancing a peppery, sweet sauce with plump octopus, thin cuts of pork belly, and fresh shredded perilla leaves that cut the heat. For lighter fare, the grilled mackerel tray pairs crispy-skinned, juicy fish with a rich, robust soybean paste stew packed with tofu and vegetables. Larger parties often opt for the shared grilled fish platter, which bundles whole mackerel, flounder, and salmon with bubbling doenjang-jjigae. Fire-grilled gochujang pork bulgogi (*jeyuk*) and bubbling stone pots of seafood soft tofu stew (*haemul sundubu-jjigae*) round out the choices. Because every pot of rice is cooked to order, trays can take a moment to hit the table, and the dining room fills briskly by 11:30 AM on weekdays. Arrive ahead of the standard corporate rush for a relaxed, restorative meal.
Menu
- Spicy Gochujang Pork Set₩12,900
- Grilled Mackerel & Soybean Paste Stew Set₩13,900
- Flame-Broiled Spicy Webfoot Octopus Set₩12,900
- Assorted Grilled Fish Set for 2₩32,900
- Spicy Seafood Soft Tofu Stew Set₩10,900
- Grilled Hairtail & Soybean Paste Stew Set₩15,900
- Spicy Webfoot Octopus & Pork Belly Set
- 시래기 고등어 무조림 반상₩13,900
- 가자미구이 반상₩10,900
- 양념게장 반상₩13,900
- 직화우삼겹 반상₩12,900
Local tips
- Peak weekday lunch fills up fast after 11:30 AM; arrive earlier to avoid waits.
- Pot rice comes with sweet pumpkin, and you can upgrade to three-color namul.
- Order conveniently using the tableside tablet.
- Parking is available in Jongro Tower for up to 90 minutes.
Details
- Jonggak Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00