Jihwaja Insadong Branch 지화자(인사동점)
- www.jihwajafood.co.kr
Opened in 1991, Jihwaja hopes to introduce ‘Royal Cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty’ (Intangible Cultural Property No. 38) to the public. Using fresh seasonal ingredients all year-round, it is recognized as the best royal cuisine restaurant in Korea. Here you can experience the unique food culture and the secret recipes of the family of Hwang Hye-seong using all your five senses.
Utilization information
・Specialty Menu : Korean Royal Court Cuisine (Gungjung Manchan, Jineobyul Manchan, Daejanggeum Manchan, Gungjung Jinchan)
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2269-5834
(Korean only)
・Operating Hours : Lunch: 11:30-15:00 / Dinner: 17:30~
・Parking Facilities : 120 parking spaces
・Reservations : +82-2-2269-5834 (Advanced reservation required.)
・Closed : The day of Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
・Smoking / Non-Smoking : Non-smoking
・Menu : [Hanjeongsik (Set Meal)]
Gungjung Manchan (Deluxe Royal Degustation Course)
Jineobyul Manchan (Royal Degustation Course)
Daejanggeum Manchan (Daejanggeum Special Degustation Course)
Gungjung Jinchan (Royal Court Course)
Beef Ribs Course
Seasonal Course
[Luncheon Special]
Beef Brisket Roast Sura
Garlic Chicken Roasted Sura
Jinjisang
*The price is set for individual serving. (minimum orders of two people)
*10% VAT and 5% service charge are included in the prices
*Menu and price are subject to change, refer to the official webpage.
Facilities for the Handicapped
Access
[Subway]
Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.
- Go straight 1.2km (approx. 20 min).
- Jihwaja is located on the left side of the street.
[Bus]
Gyeonggisanggo High School Bus Stop
Green Bus: 1711, 7016, 7018
125, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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