Nutty, not spicy haejangguk and pork belly at Daehwajeong near DDP

Self-paid. The blogger paid for this visit.

A busy old-school spot tucked in an alley near Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, open from 5 a.m. The signature haejangguk is savory and nutty rather than red and spicy, a bit like a siraegi doenjang soup, and pork belly is served from 17:00.

빨간 해장국이 아닌 고소한 느낌이 강한 해장국이에요
It is not a red hangover soup but one with a strong nutty flavor.

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Is it for you?

Go forA hangover soup unlike the usual, plus juicy pork belly in the evening. The blogger keeps coming back.

Skip ifYou want slow, attentive service. Evenings are hectic, staff can rush you, and the grill gets sticky if you add kimchi.

Good to know

Add the chili and scallions from the table pot to your soup.
Order rice and drop it into the soup at the end.
Pork belly is only served in the evening.
Break time 14:00 to 17:00.

Nutty, not spicy haejangguk and pork belly at Daehwajeong near DDP

What to order

Is it for you?

Good to know

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