Jongno Deungsim Ikseondong Branch
종로등심 익선동점
About
A spacious Jongno 3-ga Korean beef specialty restaurant serving affordable 1++ Hanwoo cuts grilled with butter alongside hearty doenjang sulbap.
Tucked into the alleys near Nakwon Arcade, Jongro Deungsim brings its long-standing meat-focused reputation from Jongno 5-ga to a fresher, roomier outpost in Ikseon-dong. While the original branch trades on tight, weathered nostalgia, this newer space—outfitted with roughly eleven tables—offers a cleaner setting that easily handles casual neighborhood drop-ins alongside pre-booked group gatherings. The draw here is access to high-grade local beef at uncommonly approachable price points. Most diners gravitate straight to the 1++ Hanwoo Platter, a rotating selection spotlighting thick cuts of sirloin (*deungsim*) and striploin (*chaekkeut*), supplemented with prime butcher's cuts when ordering three or more portions. Every order arrives accompanied by a block of butter. Melted directly onto the round grill plate before the meat hits the heat, the sizzling butter leaves a rich, aromatic glaze that seals in the beef's natural juices. The beef delivers a deep marbling that needs little more than a dip of coarse salt or a dab of requested wasabi to cut through the fat. Banchan leans straightforward and balanced, featuring leafy kimchi, pickled garlic chives, crunchy cucumber pickles, and a sweet, palate-cleansing shredded radish salad. Passing on the finishing dishes would miss half the experience. The Hanwoo Doenjang Sulbap serves hearty fermented soybean paste stew simmered with rice and scattered bits of beef, served bubbling hot in an earthenware pot. It acts as an earthy, savory reset to round out an evening alongside cold beer and soju. For a punchier finale, tables often call for Hanwoo Ramyeon, which bubbles with beef trimmings tossed right into the spicy broth. Service moves briskly and without frills, keeping the focus entirely on sizzling beef, melted butter, and swift rounds of drinks.
Menu
- Today's 1++ Hanwoo Assorted Cuts₩26,500
- Hanwoo Soybean Paste Rice Stew₩10,000
- Hanwoo Ramen₩7,000
- 오늘의 투뿔 한우모듬 (150g)₩26,500
- 육우 특수부위(180g)₩23,000
- 육우 안심(180g)₩23,000
- 제비추리(180g)₩17,000
- 한우 꽃사시미₩25,000
- 전주식 한우 육회 (150g)₩22,000
Local tips
- Reserve for 1-4 people via Naver; groups of 5 or more must call ahead to book.
- Order 3 or more servings of the Hanwoo platter to sample every available cut.
- Be sure to grease the round iron grill with the provided butter before searing.
- You can ask staff for wasabi to complement the rich beef.
- Wrap up the meal with a comforting earthenware bowl of Hanwoo doenjang sulbap.
Details
- Jongno 3(sam)-ga
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 12:00–21:30
- Tuesday
- 12:00–21:30
- Wednesday
- 12:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 12:00–21:30
- Friday
- 12:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00–21:30