Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk

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€4.95

Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk

The historic eatery has been serving pollack soup for decades - ever since it first began operation in 1968. It's client base doesn't show signs of scaling down until today - those willing to indulge in the signature soup must prepare to wait in line during peak hours.

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address38 Eulji-ro 1-gil, Jung District, Seoul
openingHoursMon–Fri 7am–8pm, Sat & Sun 7am–3pm
phone+82 2 777 3891

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