Maerangukjuk
매란국죽
About
Family-run porridge shop with thick black sesame, beef-and-vegetable, and plain white porridge.
The black sesame porridge here is thicker and more savory than the familiar chain-shop version, according to local diners—a useful clue to the kind of cooking Maerangukjuk does. This is a small, family-run porridge shop rather than a franchise, with a clean, warm interior and a menu board beside a self-serve water station. The flavors are generally mild and not heavily seasoned, which suits a soft-food meal as much as an ordinary breakfast or lunch. Start with heukimja-juk (흑임자죽, black sesame porridge) for a dense, nutty bowl, or order sogogi-yachae-juk (소고기야채죽, beef and vegetable porridge), noted for its finely chopped vegetables and generous beef. Both cost ₩9,000. The plain white porridge (흰죽) is ₩6,000 and makes a simple, clean-tasting option; jeonbok-juk (전복죽, abalone porridge) is ₩11,000. The menu also covers pumpkin, mung bean, red bean and several seafood porridges. Expect gentle flavors and a substantial amount of the named main ingredient, rather than a strongly seasoned or elaborate meal. The kitchen cooks to order, usually taking about ten minutes unless it is busy. You can call ahead or pre-order for pickup; delivery is also available, and reviewers mention side dishes with delivery orders. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 09:00–21:00, and closed Sunday. Reports are not consistent about dine-in, so call ahead if eating inside is important. There is no on-site parking, though brief stopping in front for pickup is mentioned. Solo diners, families, and anyone looking for an easy-to-eat meal will find the menu practical; the trade-off is a straightforward neighborhood stop, not a place with a clearly documented dining setup.
Menu
- Abalone Porridge₩11,000
- 소고기미역죽₩9,000
- 게살죽₩9,000
- Pumpkin Porridge₩8,000
- Vegetable Porridge₩8,000
- 전복죽(특)₩17,000
- Beef And Vegetable Porridge₩9,000
- 새우달걀죽₩9,000
- 해물김치죽₩9,000
- 참치김치죽₩9,000
- 잣죽₩9,000
- 산마죽₩8,000
- Mung Bean Porridge₩8,000
- Black Sesame Porridge₩8,000
- Sweet Red Bean Porridge₩8,000
- 황기인삼닭죽₩9,000
- 야채버섯참치죽₩9,000
- 소고기버섯죽₩8,000
- 야채버섯굴죽₩8,000
- 애호박조개살죽₩8,000
- 해물죽₩8,000
- Plain White Porridge₩6,000
Local tips
- Order the black sesame porridge for a thick, nutty bowl.
- Call ahead or pre-order if you need a quick pickup.
- Check by phone before planning to dine in.
- Avoid Sundays; the shop is open Monday through Saturday, 09:00–21:00.
- Plan for no on-site parking; brief pickup stops in front are mentioned.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 09:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–21:00
- Friday
- 09:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–21:00