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Jihwaja Insadong Branch 지화자(인사동점)

  • www.jihwajafood.co.kr
125, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 자하문로 125 (청운동))

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

Wheelchair ramp, reserved parking spaces, restrooms

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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