Daecheongmaru
대청마루
About
A basement Korean spot near the National Assembly known for hearty, affordable spicy pork lettuce wrap sets and bulgogi octopus hot pot.
Tucked into the basement of the Wonjeong Building across from the KBS headquarters, Daecheongmaru is a quintessential Yeouido lunch sanctuary. Near National Assembly Station, the dining room operates with the brisk, well-oiled rhythm of an office-district favorite. Tables turn over quickly as suited office workers file in and out, packing the interior for a midday reset built around robust Korean comfort cooking. The undisputed centerpiece of the weekday trade is the *ssambap jeongsik* (leaf wrap set), an exceptional 10,000-won value in a district notorious for steep dining prices. An expansive basket of assorted fresh greens anchors the spread, loaded not just with common red leaf lettuce and aromatic perilla leaves, but also peppery mustard greens. Diners wrap these around thick, chewy strips of *jeyuk bokkeum*—pork stir-fried in a fiery crimson glaze with sweet onions and scallions, striking a satisfying balance between lean meat and rich fat. Accompanying the wraps is an earthy *ureong gang-doenjang* (thick fermented soybean paste studded with chewy freshwater snails) and a bubbling, individual earthenware pot of savory doenjang jjigae. The side dishes complete the home-style feast: neatly rolled cuts of *gyeran-mari* (rolled omelet), crunchy bean sprouts, spinach, cucumber salad, and radish kimchi, all open to refills. While the wraps dominate the lunch rush, the kitchen branches out with bubbling pots of *bulnak jeongol*—a hearty hot pot layering thinly sliced beef bulgogi and tender baby octopus—alongside comforting bowls of budae jjigae and water galbi. In the evening, the midday bustle gives way to clinking glasses and sizzling pork belly as locals drop in for samgyeopsal dinners. Operating exclusively on weekdays, Daecheongmaru keeps its focus razor-sharp: generous portions, crisp market vegetables, and unpretentious neighborhood flavors delivered at prices that defy its corporate zip code.
Menu
- Spicy Pork Wrap Set₩10,000
- Bulgogi and Octopus Hot Pot₩13,000
- Army Stew₩9,000
- 낙.곱.새₩15,000
- Instant Tteokbokki₩8,000
- 물갈비정식₩15,000
- Fresh Pork Belly, 180g₩15,000
- 차돌박기 (150g)₩16,000
- Spicy Stir-fried Octopus₩23,000
- Rolled Omelet₩10,000
Local tips
- Arrive right before noon for lunch to catch the first wave of turnover and avoid waiting.
- The 10,000 KRW ssam-bap set comes generously packed with assorted leafy greens, spicy pork, and snail ssamjang.
- Basic side dishes like rolled omelet can be refilled upon request.
- Closed on weekends, operating only on weekdays.
Details
- National Assembly Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- 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
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