Tobang 토방
- +82-2-735-8156
Located in Insa-dong in Jongno, Tobang is a folk restaurant offering affordably priced meals. It is widely known through word-of-mouth and is particularly beloved for its Sundubu Jjigae (soft tofu stew) and Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi stew). The rice and all the side dishes (except for the pickled crab) can be refilled for free upon request.
Utilization information
・Specialty Menu : Korean cuisine
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-735-8156
・Operating Hours : 11:30-21:00 (* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.)
・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)
・Maximum Seating Capacity : 7 tables
・Smoking / Non-Smoking : Non-smoking
・Menu : Meal
ㆍDoenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew)
ㆍKimchi-jjigae (Kimchi stew)
ㆍSundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew)
ㆍBibimbap
ㆍBugeo-guk (dried Pollack soup)
Anju (side dish)
ㆍHaemul-pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake)
ㆍKimchi-jeon (Kimchi pancake)
ㆍDotori-muk (acorn jelly salad)
Restrooms
Access
[Subway]
Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
Go straight for 100m and turn left onto Insadong-gil Road.
Go straight for 120m to arrive at Tobang on the left.
50-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Traffic information
- Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국）- 232.6m
- Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각）- 507.4m
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