# Dumpling hot pot before a Showtaekwon show, Jongno 3-ga: Jongga Mandu - By Receipt Wanderer (https://superchart.com/en/@arcade-receipts-2/) - Written May 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written after the meal was provided through a store-visit campaign. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@arcade-receipts-2/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@arcade-receipts-2/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/index.md) ## In short Jongga Mandu (종가만두) is a handmade dumpling hot pot restaurant on Supyo-ro near Exit 15 of Jongno 3-ga Station in Jongno, Seoul, formerly called Seonggyeong Mandu Yori Jeonmunjeom Jongno Branch. Before a Showtaekwon performance, the writer and their partner shared clear dumpling hot pot for two with a jorangi rice cake add-on, and both loved the refreshing pollack broth and juicy handmade dumplings. Jongga Mandu is an easy, good-value date restaurant in Jongno before or after a show or a Cheonggyecheon stream walk. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 88 Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul; 311 m from Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 15 - **Opening hours**: 11:30–21:30 (Sundays 11:30–16:00) - **Break time**: Weekdays 15:30–17:00 - **Parking**: No dedicated parking; use a nearby public car park - **Clear dumpling hot pot**: ₩13,000 - **Spicy dumpling hot pot**: ₩13,000 - **Half-and-half broth dumpling hot pot**: ₩14,000 - **Spicy beef brisket dumpling hot pot**: ₩16,000 - **Fried dumplings / boiled dumplings / fried shrimp**: ₩9,000 - **Smashed bibim kalguksu (spicy mixed knife-cut noodles)**: ₩12,000 - **Add-ons**: Beef shabu ₩8,000, extra vegetables ₩5,000, noodles ₩3,000, jorangi tteok (small rice cakes) ₩3,000, mushrooms ₩5,000, extra dumplings ₩7,000 - **Side dishes**: Fresh kimchi (geotjeori) and pickled radish; refills are self-service - **Price reference**: ₩13,000 ≈ $9.6 · ₩14,000 ≈ $10.5 · ₩16,000 ≈ $12 (2026-11-06) *as written by the visitor on May 12, 2026 · not checked with the business* ![Main photo of handmade dumpling hot pot at Jongga Mandu in Jongno 3-ga](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-01-1b1k5-1200.webp) ## What is Jongga Mandu in Jongno 3-ga like? Jongga Mandu (종가만두) serves handmade dumplings and mandu jeongol (dumpling hot pot) near Jongno 3-ga Station. Its former name was Seonggyeong Mandu Yori Jeonmunjeom Jongno Branch (성경만두요리전문점 종로점). I went with my spouse for a deep, refreshing clear dumpling hot pot. For the price, you get plump handmade dumplings and a warm broth, which makes it a great-value date spot in Jongno. ![Clear dumpling hot pot spread at Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-02-svkpl-900.webp) ## Location, hours and parking - Address: 88 Supyo-ro, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Location: 311 m from Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 15 - Hours: 11:30–21:30 (weekday break time 15:30–17:00) - Sunday: 11:30–16:00 - Parking: There is no dedicated parking, so a nearby public parking lot is recommended. ![Exterior of Jongga Mandu on Supyo-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-03-iu5tt-900.webp) ## Why I picked Jongga Mandu for dinner before a Showtaekwon show We were heading to a Showtaekwon performance in Jongno 3-ga and wanted a hearty dinner first, and that's how we found Jongga Mandu. It was our first fun outing together in a while! My spouse is a total dumpling lover who'd get up in the middle of sleep for mandu, so this Cheonggyecheon-area spot was their strong first pick. Word of mouth is strong and people queue up, but luckily the turnover was fast and we got in without a long wait. It's a short walk from the station, and the Pimatgol restaurant alley and the Cheonggyecheon date route are right nearby, so access is excellent. ![The way to Jongga Mandu from Jongno 3-ga Station and its entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-04-8kn4t-900.webp) ![Area around the entrance of Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-05-ddlsn-m-900.webp) ## Atmosphere: you can watch the dumplings being made The restaurant was a cozy space, clean yet with the homey feel of an old-school eatery. Stepping inside, I felt both charms at once. ![Clean, homey interior of Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-06-ups2o-900.webp) Best of all, in the open area you can watch the staff carefully shaping dumplings by hand in real time, which made me trust the place even more. The staff were kind and warm, so we felt looked after the whole time. There's no parking, so public transport or a nearby public lot is easiest. If you're looking for a Jongno restaurant or a place for drinks in Jongno 3-ga, it's a relaxed spot that's easy to drop into. ![Seating area inside Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-07-ngrvp-900.webp) ## Menu and prices Dumpling hot pot starts at ₩13,000 per person: clear and spicy are ₩13,000, and the half-and-half broth is ₩14,000. - Half-and-half broth dumpling hot pot ₩14,000 - Spicy dumpling hot pot ₩13,000 - Clear dumpling hot pot ₩13,000 - Spicy beef brisket dumpling hot pot ₩16,000 - Fried dumplings / boiled dumplings / fried shrimp ₩9,000 ### Add-ons - Beef shabu ₩8,000 - Extra vegetables ₩5,000 - Noodles ₩3,000 - Rice cake (jorangi tteok) ₩3,000 - Mushrooms ₩5,000 - Extra dumplings ₩7,000 ![Jongga Mandu menu of dumpling hot pot and add-ons](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-08-1f7qc-900.webp) ![Jongga Mandu menu board with prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-09-8t5yh-900.webp) Smashed bibim kalguksu (spicy mixed knife-cut noodles) ₩12,000 ![Smashed bibim kalguksu menu at Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-10-oqwds-900.webp) ## Pollack-broth clear dumpling hot pot for two: how was it? We ordered the restaurant's signature clear dumpling hot pot for two. It's simmered in a secret dried pollack (hwangtae) broth, so the soup is deep and refreshing. ![Table setting for the clear dumpling hot pot for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-11-smcsx-m-900.webp) Before long, a hearty hot pot arrived along with a neat spread of side dishes that filled the table. ![Clear dumpling hot pot set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-12-1j4nh-900.webp) Napa cabbage, mushrooms and other vegetables plus beef shabu bubbled away in the light pollack broth, and it looked so appetizing. I tried the broth first. It wasn't harsh at all, yet it was full of deep, refreshing savory flavor. ![Hot pot with vegetables and beef shabu simmering in pollack broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-13-1ioaz-900.webp) ### Handmade dumplings made daily, and the rice cake add-on The handmade dumplings, made fresh every day at Jongga Mandu, burst with juice with every bite. ![Jongga Mandu handmade dumplings in the hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-14-1t2kx-900.webp) ![A juicy bite of handmade dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-15-13ltg-900.webp) The rice cake add-on (jorangi tteok, ₩3,000) soaked up just the right amount of broth, adding a chewy texture and some fun to eat. ![Rice cake add-on in the clear dumpling hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-16-11cup-900.webp) For the side dishes, fresh kimchi (geotjeori) and pickled radish, refills are self-service. ![Side dishes at Jongga Mandu: fresh kimchi and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-17-1ostr-900.webp) ![Self-service side dish corner at Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-18-gbyu4-900.webp) ![Serving the clear dumpling hot pot into a bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-19-1skyp-900.webp) ![Clear dumpling hot pot and dumplings boiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-20-dhh5d-900.webp) ## Is Jongga Mandu a good-value date restaurant in Jongno 3-ga? In these high-price times, I honestly thought there's no better-value date spot in Jongno. The portions were generous for the price and the ingredients were high quality, and my spouse kept praising it. ![Generous clear dumpling hot pot spread at Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-21-1dzfh-900.webp) ![Handmade dumplings and hot pot broth at Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-22-whuu5-900.webp) ![The table during the hot pot meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-23-158fe-900.webp) It's good as a solid meal, and also perfect for a light drink in the evening, a Jongno 3-ga date course. Thanks to it, we enjoyed the Showtaekwon performance afterward and got into it much more. If you're coming to Jongno 3-ga for some fun, or craving a warm broth after a Cheonggyecheon stroll, I recommend stopping by. The value is so good that I'll definitely come back on my next Jongno visit. ![Closing photo of Jongga Mandu in Jongno 3-ga](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot-24-lcaaz-900.webp) ## Where it is - Seonggyeong Mandu Yori Jeonmunjeom Jongno Branch (종가만두) - 88 Supyo-ro, 1st floor, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 수표로 88 1층 종가만두 - 37.5689062, 126.9896787 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A2%85%EA%B0%80%EB%A7%8C%EB%91%90/@37.5689062,126.9896787,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@arcade-receipts-2/jongno-showtaekwon-clear-dumpling-hotpot/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt