Uri Restaurant
우리식당
About
Beloved neighborhood gem in Sinsa-dong serving hearty homestyle Korean set meals (baekban) with daily-rotating mains and refills.
Tucked behind Kwanglim Church on Nonhyeon-ro, a short walk from Apgujeong Station, Uri Sikdang quietly anchors a neighborhood known more for glossy trend-chasing than unpretentious comfort food. This seasoned back-alley institution draws lunchtime crowds of local office workers, neighborhood regulars, and curious travelers with its everyday home-style cooking. Between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on weekdays, there is no need to study a menu. The kitchen operates on a single offering: the daily *baekban* for 10,000 KRW. The floor team runs a brisk, practiced operation, swiftly clearing tables and landing full meal trays within moments of seating. The dining area offers both standard tables and a back floor-seating section, balancing a fast midday turnover with a welcoming, maternal warmth. The midday spread rotates daily, centered on a substantial main protein and a soup. One afternoon might yield mild, homestyle *jeyuk bokkeum* (spicy stir-fried pork) served with fresh lettuce wraps, while another features whole grilled fish—such as individual *jogi* (yellow croaker) or crisp flounder—paired with bowls of soybean sprout soup or comforting kimchi and tofu broth. Half a dozen refillable *banchan* complete the metal tray: rolled omelets (*gyeran mari*) or fried eggs, fresh *yeolmu* kimchi, seasoned mushrooms, perilla leaves, seaweed, and tender greens. Diners dropping by outside the peak lunch rush or closer to the 6:00 PM close can order beyond the fixed set, pairing bottled beer with hearty à la carte comforts like rich kimchi Spam jjigae and hefty egg rolls. Solo diners will find a peaceful haven in the quieter mid-afternoon hours, treated to generous portions and unstinting hospitality. In an upscale district where an honest meal rarely comes cheap, Uri Sikdang delivers the grounding, unhurried satisfaction of sitting down at your own family’s kitchen table.
Menu
- Homestyle Korean Baekban Set₩10,000
- Rolled Omelette
- 이면수구이정식₩13,000
- 갈치구이정식₩13,000
- 조기구이정식₩13,000
- Grilled Mackerel Set Meal₩13,000
- Spicy Stir-fried Pork Set Meal₩12,000
- Stir-fried Squid Set₩12,000
- 김치목살찌개정식₩11,000
- 김치스팸찌개정식₩11,000
- 김치참치찌개정식₩11,000
- 뚝닭볶음탕₩11,000
Local tips
- Until 2:00 PM on weekdays, the lunch menu is fixed to the daily baekban set.
- Lines move quickly at peak lunchtime due to efficient table turnover.
- Side dishes and soup rotate daily and can be refilled upon request.
- Visit after 1:30 PM for a relaxed solo dining experience.
Details
- Apgujeong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 09:00–18:00
- Monday
- 09:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–18:00
- Friday
- 09:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–18:00