Ttoori
또오리
About
Two-story duck specialty house near Sungkyunkwan University serving herbal duck baeksuk with neungi mushrooms and tender duck roasts.
Tucked down a quiet alleyway off the path toward Sungkyunkwan University, Tto-ori offers a restorative escape from the lively buzz of Daehangno. Set inside a converted two-story standalone house, the restaurant balances the warmth of a lived-in neighborhood fixture with practical, spacious comfort. An open kitchen anchors the first floor, while the upstairs opens into generous rooms well-suited for family meals, low-key dates, and group dinners. Drivers will also appreciate the rare Daehangno perk of designated parking support at nearby partner lots. Duck is the centerpiece here, prepared either as simmering restorative pots or over the grill. The defining signature is the neungi beoseot duck herbal baeksuk, a slow-simmered broth steeped with dark neungi (black pine) mushrooms and over a dozen traditional herbs. Arriving at the table steaming, the soup carries an earthy, herbal warmth without veering into overpowering medicinal bitterness. The tender, whole duck is broken down tableside by the staff, its meat spooned up alongside lightly blanched buchu (garlic chives) and finished with a rich, velvety porridge cooked down in the remaining broth. For those leaning toward sizzle, the mixed grill (modum-gui) pairs tender raw duck loin (saeng-roseu) with sliced smoked duck, tossed over heat with potatoes and mushrooms for quick, clean grilling. The kitchen’s scratch-made banchan reinforces the home-style focus. A spread of white kimchi, fermented garlic and onion picklings, aged kimchi, shredded radish or deodeok (bellflower root) salad, and perilla leaves provides a tart, palate-cleansing contrast to the rich poultry. Portions are accommodating, offering half-bird sizes that fit duos well, though baeksuk orders benefit from advance reservation so the clay pot can bubble gently the moment you settle into your seat.
Menu
- Neungi Mushroom Herbal Duck Baeksuk
- Neungi Mushroom Herbal Duck Baeksuk (Half)₩48,000
- Assorted Grilled Duck (Half)
- 단호박영양밥₩10,000
- 옹심이팥죽₩10,000
- 뚝배기얼큰탕₩9,000
- 손왕만두국₩9,000
- Perilla Sujebi₩9,000
- 왕손만두₩8,000
Local tips
- Reserve herbal baeksuk ahead via Naver to avoid long cooking times.
- Free parking is supported for 1 to 2 hours at nearby Jeil or Myeongnyun parking lots.
- Order baeksuk to finish with nutritious duck porridge included.
- Half-portion (반마리) options are available for parties of two.
Details
- Hyehwa Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:00