Located in Seoul, Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (진옥화할매원조닭한마리) is a iconic dining spot operating in the Dongdaemun Market food alley since 1978. It offers travelers an authentic local dining experience centered around classic Korean comfort food.
Signature Dish and Custom Toppings
The specialty and only offered menu item at Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari is dakhanmari, which is a whole chicken boiled in a savory and rich broth.
Visitors can customize their meal by ordering extra ingredients and toppings to add directly to the soup. Options include rice cakes, green onions, potatoes, and noodles.
Operating Hours and Practical Information
The restaurant is open all year round with no scheduled rest days. Daily operating hours run from 10:30 to 01:00 the following day, with the last order taken at 23:30.
Parking is not available on site. For inquiries or questions, you can reach the venue at +82-2-2275-9666.
Location and Visitor Tips
You can find the restaurant at 18 Jong-ro 40ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, situated directly within the food alley of Dongdaemun Market.
Operating details may change, so it is a good idea to verify open times before heading out. Entering the street address into Naver Map or KakaoMap is usually the easiest way to navigate Korea's streets.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (VisitKorea). Photos: KOGL Type 3.