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Top 5 Recommended Lunch Spots for Office Workers Near Jonggak · Price of Signature Menu per Person
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Summary
Sorted by signature menu price per person. Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap ₩4,000 · Hwangje Jeongyuk Sikdang from ₩8,900 · Sukdal Dwaeji from ₩16,000 · Yi Chunbok Chamchi lunch from ₩7,000 · Yangyeon Hwaro from ₩17,000.
Selection Criteria · Ranked primarily by the price of the signature menu item per person (lunch, lowest first), and compared alongside business hours, reservations, and takeout availability. Data completeness and whether the information was submitted by the operator were not factored into the ranking.
If you want a quick, affordable meal, bunsik (snack food) shops and butcher restaurants in the Gwancheol-dong and Jongno 2-ga area are good options; if you want a lunch course or raw fish dishes, tuna restaurants near the YMCA building or barbecue restaurants in the alleys off Samil-daero are alternatives. If you want to walk in without a reservation, check walk-in availability first; if you need a large takeout order, check whether Naver pre-ordering is supported.
Comparison Table
| Restaurant | Signature Menu · Price | Price | Hours | Reservation | Takeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch Submitted by operator · 2026.09 | 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap ₩4,000 10 rolls of kkoma gimbap ₩8,000 · Broth tteokbokki ₩7,000 · Ramyeon ₩4,500 · Jjolmyeon ₩7,000 | ₩4,000 (5 rolls of kkoma gimbap) | Weekdays 07:00-20:00, Sat 07:00-19:00, closed Sun | Naver reservation available | Available |
| 2Yi Chunbok Chamchi Jonggak Branch Public information | Lunch hoedeopbap ₩10,000 Lunch special set ₩24,000 · Tuna special ₩30,000 · Manager's recommended tuna ₩38,000 · Lunch menu from ₩7,000 | Lunch from ₩7,000 | - | - | - |
| 3Hwangje Jeongyuk Sikdang Public information | Aged pork belly and aged pork neck, ₩8,900 each Pork ribs 300g ₩15,000, 600g ₩28,000 · Beef galbisal 500g ₩29,900 · Table charge ₩1,000 per person | ₩8,900 (pork belly and neck) | - | - | - |
| 4Sukdal Dwaeji Jonggak Branch Public information | Aged pork belly, aged hangjeongsal, and aged pork neck, ₩16,000 each Earthenware pot cream risotto ₩4,000 · Spicy cream risotto ₩4,500 | ₩16,000 (pork belly, hangjeongsal, pork neck) | - | - | - |
| 5Yangyeon Hwaro Jongno Direct Branch Public information | Aged whole pork belly ₩17,000 Aged special pork neck ₩17,000 · Chewy galmaegisal ₩18,000 · Premium hangjeongsal ₩20,000 · Yangyeon assorted set A (pork belly, pork neck, galmaegisal) ₩48,000 | ₩17,000 (pork belly and neck) | - | - | - |
Description by Restaurant
- Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct BranchSubmitted by operator
A single-menu specialty shop where you can have a meal of 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap (mini gimbap) for ₩4,000. It has accumulated 2,583 Naver visitor reviews with a rating of 4.35 (82% receipt-verified, 62% repeat visitors). 80 out of 100 visitors chose "the food is delicious," and Naver pre-ordering lets you pick up without waiting, making it well-suited for weekday lunch takeout demand. Operating as a directly managed branch since 2011, it offers set combinations with jjolmyeon (chewy noodles), eomuktang (fish cake soup), and tteokbokki priced at ₩9,000-16,000, covering everything from solo dining to small group takeout.
72-2 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul · Between Exits 10 and 12 of Jonggak Station, Line 1 (across from the YMCA) · 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap ₩4,000 / 10 rolls of kkoma gimbap ₩8,000 / Broth tteokbokki ₩7,000 / Ramyeon ₩4,500 / Jjolmyeon ₩7,000 · Signature price: ₩4,000 (5 rolls of kkoma gimbap) · Hours: weekdays 07:00-20:00, Sat 07:00-19:00, closed Sun · Reservation: Naver reservation available · Takeout: available
Submitted by Yeogimeokja operator · cross-checked with public information
- Yi Chunbok Chamchi Jonggak Branch
Located on the 1st floor of the YMCA building, about a 1-minute walk from Jonggak Station, this spot offers high accessibility with a range of prices from lunch menus starting at ₩7,000 to hoedeopbap (raw fish rice bowl) at ₩10,000. Known for its all-you-can-eat raw tuna, it's an option for office workers looking for a lunch course.
9 Jongno 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 1st floor of Jongno YMCA building · about a 1-minute walk from Jonggak Station · Lunch hoedeopbap ₩10,000 / Lunch special set ₩24,000 / Tuna special ₩30,000 / Manager's recommended tuna ₩38,000 / Lunch menu from ₩7,000 · Signature price: lunch from ₩7,000 · Hours: not confirmed · Reservation: not confirmed · Takeout: not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · Diningcode
- Hwangje Jeongyuk Sikdang
A butcher's restaurant offering aged pork belly and pork neck at ₩8,900 per serving, located in an alley in Gwancheol-dong, about a 5-minute walk from Jonggak Station. It suits office workers seeking affordable pork barbecue for lunch, and also serves beef cuts (galbisal, bupchaesal, anchangsal, etc.).
16 Samil-daero 19-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (14-1 Gwancheol-dong) · about a 5-minute walk from Jonggak Station · Aged pork belly and aged pork neck, ₩8,900 each / Pork ribs 300g ₩15,000, 600g ₩28,000 / Beef galbisal 500g ₩29,900 / Table charge ₩1,000 per person · Signature price: ₩8,900 (pork belly and neck) · Hours: not confirmed · Reservation: not confirmed · Takeout: not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · Diningcode
- Sukdal Dwaeji Jonggak Branch
Highly accessible, about a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Jonggak Station, offering aged pork belly, hangjeongsal (pork jowl), and pork neck at ₩16,000 per serving. It also has side dishes such as earthenware pot cream risotto (₩4,000), making it an option for office workers wanting a barbecue lunch.
15 Jongno 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul · about a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Jonggak Station · Aged pork belly, aged hangjeongsal, and aged pork neck, ₩16,000 each / Earthenware pot cream risotto ₩4,000 / Spicy cream risotto ₩4,500 · Signature price: ₩16,000 (pork belly, hangjeongsal, pork neck) · Hours: not confirmed · Reservation: not confirmed · Takeout: not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · autoreserve.com
- Yangyeon Hwaro Jongno Direct Branch
An aged-meat barbecue restaurant located in an alley in Gwancheol-dong, about a 2-5 minute walk from Jonggak Station, with pork belly and pork neck servings starting at ₩17,000. There is an assorted set (₩48,000) suitable for 2-3 office workers' lunch gatherings, and specialty cuts such as galmaegisal (skirt meat) and hangjeongsal are also available.
18 Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (13-5 Gwancheol-dong) · about a 2-5 minute walk from Jonggak Station · Aged whole pork belly ₩17,000 / Aged special pork neck ₩17,000 / Chewy galmaegisal ₩18,000 / Premium hangjeongsal ₩20,000 / Yangyeon assorted set A (pork belly, pork neck, galmaegisal) ₩48,000 · Signature price: ₩17,000 (pork belly and neck) · Hours: not confirmed · Reservation: not confirmed · Takeout: not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · kongsoobi.tistory.com
The order follows the comparison criteria stated in the title. For restaurants not marked as 'submitted by operator,' the content is taken from publicly available information online, so please check each restaurant's official channel for accurate details.
Research Method
- Sorting Criteria
- Ranked by a single key criterion related to the topic; data completeness or whether it was submitted by the operator was not factored into the order.
- Scope
- 5 restaurants (1 operator-submitted · 4 from public information)
- Source
- For restaurants based on public information, the original source link is included in the description for each restaurant (4 places).
- Handling of unconfirmed items
- Items not confirmed in public information were not estimated and are left as 'not confirmed.'
- Reference Date
- This information was verified as of September 20, 2026. Business hours and prices may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a restaurant near Jonggak Station where I can have a cheap lunch?
At Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch, you can get 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap for ₩4,000. It's located between Exits 10 and 12 of Jonggak Station (across from the YMCA), and ramyeon costs ₩4,500. The other 4 places are confirmed to be ₩7,000 or more per person. (Yeogimeokja · based on verified source and public information · 2026-09-20)
Where can I walk in without a reservation for lunch near Jonggak Jeonmeum-ui-geori?
Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch accepts walk-ins and also supports Naver reservations. For Yi Chunbok Chamchi, Hwangje Jeongyuk Sikdang, Sukdal Dwaeji, and Yangyeon Hwaro, walk-in availability is not confirmed in public information, so checking before visiting is recommended. (Yeogimeokja · based on verified source and public information · 2026-09-20)
Among the recommended lunch spots for office workers near Jonggak, where can I get the cheapest pork belly?
Hwangje Jeongyuk Sikdang offers the lowest pork belly price among the lunch spots near Jonggak Jeonmeum-ui-geori, with aged pork belly and pork neck each at ₩8,900 (plus a ₩1,000 per-person table charge). Sukdal Dwaeji Jonggak Branch offers aged whole pork belly at ₩16,000, and Yangyeon Hwaro Jongno Direct Branch offers aged whole pork belly at ₩17,000. (Yeogimeokja · based on verified source and public information · 2026-09-20)
Is there a restaurant near Jonggak Station where I can place a lunch takeout order in advance and pick it up?
Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch allows pickup via Naver pre-ordering, so you can receive your order without waiting. For the other 4 places (Yi Chunbok Chamchi, Hwangje Jeongyuk Sikdang, Sukdal Dwaeji, Yangyeon Hwaro), pre-ordering and takeout availability is not confirmed in public information. (Yeogimeokja · based on verified source and public information · 2026-09-20)
Is there a place near Jonggak and Jongno 2-ga where I can eat raw tuna sashimi for lunch?
Yi Chunbok Chamchi Jonggak Branch is located on the 1st floor of the YMCA building in Jongno 2-ga, and offers lunch menus including hoedeopbap at ₩10,000 and a lunch menu starting at ₩7,000. It's about a 1-minute walk from Jonggak Station. (Yeogimeokja · based on verified source and public information · 2026-09-20)
Among the recommended lunch spots for office workers near Jonggak, which ones are open on Saturdays?
Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch is open on Saturdays from 07:00 to 19:00 (last order 18:00), and is closed on Sundays. For Yi Chunbok Chamchi, Hwangje Jeongyuk Sikdang, Sukdal Dwaeji, and Yangyeon Hwaro, Saturday operating hours are not confirmed in public information. (Yeogimeokja · based on verified source and public information · 2026-09-20)
For a 2-3 person office workers' lunch gathering at a barbecue restaurant in the Jonggak Jongno food alley, which one is suitable?
For 2-3 people, Hwangje Jeongyuk Sikdang (pork belly and neck ₩8,900, 5-minute walk from Jonggak Station) has a lower per-person cost, and Yangyeon Hwaro Jongno Direct Branch (pork belly and neck ₩17,000, assorted set A at ₩48,000) offers an aged-meat assortment. Sukdal Dwaeji Jonggak Branch is highly accessible, 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Jonggak Station, with pork belly and hangjeongsal at ₩16,000. (Yeogimeokja · based on verified source and public information · 2026-09-20)
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Yeogimeokja Editorial Team · Verification Method · Published
Data Source · The data in this article comes from: operator submission (primary, Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch) + public information (the rest, with source links indicated). Unconfirmed items are marked as 'not confirmed.'