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Seokparang

Name: Seokparang
Address: 309, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, KR
Telephone: +82-2-395-2500

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+82-2-395-2500
www.seokparang.co.kr

309, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 자하문로 309 (홍지동))

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Seokparang is a restaurant built from the sarangchae, or meeting room, of Heungseon Daewongun’s byeoljang (villa) who was the father of King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty. Upon entering the main gate, gardens created with the method used in the late Joseon period and three traditional houses (hanok) can be seen. The royal cuisine served is comprised of strictly selected ingredient and traditional hand-made paste to show the chefs' passion for their dishes. Also, traditional liquors made by craftsmen throughout the nation are available to enjoy.

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Signature dishes: Hanjeongsik
(traditional Korean meals with rice, soup and side dishes)
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-395-2500
Opening hours: [Lunch] 12:00-15:00
[Dinner] 18:00-22:00
Parking: 25 spaces
Reservations: Tel: +82-2-395-2500
Email: [email protected]
Closed: Open all year round except Seollal, Chuseok and mid autumn moon festival
* Phone call inquiry required.
Seats: 90 seats (prepared for engagement ceremonies, baby’s 1st birthday parties and other important family gatherings)
Menu: Dinner
- Gungjung Sura
- Seokpa
- Manse

Lunch
- Jinyeon
- Jinchan
- Subok

* Operating hours and closed days are subject to change. Make a phone-inquiry before visiting.

Updated 2016.02.05

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[Subway]
Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.
- Walk straight approx. 10 minutes.

[Bus]
Take Bus 7016, 7018, 7212, 1020, 1711, or 7022.
Get off at Sangmyung University (Stop for Segeomjeong).
The restaurant is the Korean-style house with roof tiles, across the street from the bus stop.

See the map here.

309, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Subway Line 3 Hongje (홍제) - 1720.6m
Subway Line 3 Nokbeon (녹번) - 1998.1m

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