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Soups & stews · Hongdae, Seoul

Hamjibak

함지박

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A tiny grandmother-run eatery between Hongdae and Sinchon, on the Gyeongui Line Forest Park path. For almost three decades it has served hamjitang, a fiery gochujang stew, and pan-fried meat patties, with sticky pot rice on the side. On warm nights the tables move out onto the street.

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What to order

  • Hamjitang (spicy gochujang stew)함지탕

    The house stew.

  • Pan-fried meat patties함지전(고기전)

    Dip them in the stew broth.

  • Pot rice솥밥

How much to order

  • 👤 1Come with a friend; the stew is made for sharing.
  • 👤 2Hamjitang and pot rice, then meat patties if you're still hungry.
  • 👤 3–4Hamjitang, meat patties and a pot rice each.

Insider tips

  • In good weather, ask for a table outside (yajang); that's the classic way to eat here.· 3 reviews

Why it's famous

Run for about 28 years by a grandmother and her son; the stew grew out of the gochujang jjigae once cooked for construction workers.· 3 reviews

  • On TVFeatured on MBC's daily food show 'Oneul N' in October 2026.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • Monday to Thursday 17:00 to 02:00; Friday and Saturday from 16:00.· 2 reviews
  • About 10 minutes' walk from exit 6 of Hongik University Station, toward Sogang University.· 3 reviews

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Where this comes from (15 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-10.