Sundaegukbap (Korean sausage soup) goes back to 1924 since which Koreans, especially older people, have enjoyed. Due to its look, however, many young people try not to get into the restaurant. But one sundaegukbap restaurant has shed its old, outdated image: It is Cheongwaok.

Luxury and inviting!

Flagship in Songpa District Seoul, it runs directly managed restaurants in other parts of Seoul with luxury ambience and tableware. Stepping into it, you will get surprised by its neatness and tidiness at first but more than that, there is no unpleasant smell of the pork intestines at all. Then you can enjoy watching Korean folding screens and mother-of-pearl cabinets uniquely harmonized with a chandelier. For the tableware, most bowls and plates are made of traditional Korean forged high tin bronze that keeps the food warm and has antibacterial effect. For this reason, dinners at Cheongwaok are for all ages from young to old. You should not be irritated by lining up especially during the peak lunch and dinner times. But the waiting is worth once you taste the broth with a spoon because it has been boiled for 8 hours and ripened for 6 more hours resulted in a clean and odorless soup. Korean sausages and other meat parts are abundant on top of the soup and the rice is Shindongjin Rice. 

Fun sides!

While sundaegukbap is the main cuisine served in Cheongwaok, you can also enjoy a number of the side made also of Korean sausage: Cypress tree steamed sausages with various ingredients such as sticky rice, vegetable, sprouts, spring onions, and glass noodle. Because the cypress tree keeps the heat around the food, you can enjoy the fresh taste until you finish your meal. Other sides include raw beef, salted oyster, and charcoal grilled squid. If you are a foreigner and want to try a Korean food, Cheongwaok is worth a visit.