# Jongno bar for tulip fried chicken: Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo

- By Uyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@at-first-taste/)
- Written Sep 9, 2026
- Local places › Bars › Jongno, Seoul
- Sponsored: This content was created with support for a visit to the venue.
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## In short

Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo is a medieval-monastery-themed bar near Jonggak Station in Jongno, Seoul. I tried 2 draft beers and the tulip fried chicken in its quiet, warmly lit space with generous seating and private rooms. A lovely pick for an unhurried date or group get-together.

## Good to know

- **Location**: B1, 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- **Seating**: About 70 seats
- **Private rooms**: Seats 8–18 people
- **Open room**: For 8–10 people
- **Alcohol order**: An alcohol order is required per table
- **Parking**: Not available
- **Reservations**: Available via Naver and Catchtable; solo reservations accepted
- **Corkage**: Available

*as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026*

![Photo from a visit to Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo near Jonggak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-01-1f3gp-900.webp)

If you have plans near Jonggak Station, I recommend saving this one.

![Exterior of Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo near Jonggak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-02-1w7vo-900.webp)

![Photo from a visit to Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo near Jonggak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-03-pbr0u-900.webp)

![Tulip fried chicken and draft beer at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo, a unique Jonggak bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-04-rwa4w-900.webp)

## A medieval monastery concept near Jonggak Station

One of the most memorable Jonggak Station date spots I've visited lately is Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고).

It's on B1, 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and just a short walk from Jonggak Station, so getting there is really easy.

The moment you open the door and walk in, the interior makes you feel as if you've stepped into a real medieval European monastery, so first-time visitors will probably find themselves looking around. You can tell they paid attention to every detail of the concept, from the lighting and props to each piece of furniture.

![Interior with a medieval monastery concept](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-05-1y9ml-900.webp)

The bar-table seats at the very back especially capture that medieval-monastery feeling. With about 70 seats, it can accommodate groups, and it also has private rooms for 8–18 people and an open room for 8–10, so it looked great for company dinners or larger visits too.

The soft lighting photographs beautifully, and the atmosphere was just right for two people to have a quiet conversation. I immediately understood why it comes up so often when you search for a Jonggak Station date restaurant.

![Space and menu at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-06-l7jvb-900.webp)

![Space and menu at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-07-15lif-900.webp)

![Space and menu at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-08-14vtn-900.webp)

![Space and menu at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-09-1ftal-900.webp)

![Space and menu at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-10-12wak-900.webp)

![Space and menu at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-11-mobiy-900.webp)

![Space and menu at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-12-1mhh8-900.webp)

![Space and menu at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-13-1t2v8-900.webp)

## A varied menu named around the monastery theme

A chef formerly from Hilton Hotel prepares the food here, and even the menu names are individually and playfully matched to the monastery concept.

- Pasta dishes including Tomato Gnocchi of the Red Prayer, Monk's Carbonara Cream Pasta, and Rosé Pasta of Silence
- Seafood Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) of the Sea's Grace and Arugula Chicken Salad of the Garden Prayer
- Monk's Feast BBQ Platter and Confession-Approved Pork Ribs

There was lots of variety, including dishes that pair nicely with drinks, making it perfect for sharing with a group.

![Monastery-concept menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-14-vsox5-900.webp)

## Draft beer and monastery tulip fried chicken

That day, I kept it simple and ordered 2 draft beers and the Monastery Tulip Fried Chicken.

![Order of draft beer and tulip fried chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-15-138i1-900.webp)

It came fried in a thigh-meat shape, so it was easy to pick up and eat with my hands. The coating was thin and nicely crisp, giving it that crunchy-outside, juicy-inside texture.

![Crispy tulip fried chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-16-1vh6m-900.webp)

The moment I took a bite, it was one of those seriously appetite-opening dishes. It wasn't salty and had a clean seasoning that kept me reaching for more; even without sauce, the savory flavor was definitely there.

![Lightly seasoned tulip fried chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-17-1o6p1-900.webp)

![Fried chicken paired with draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-18-1od54-900.webp)

The draft beer came out nicely chilled, and having it with the chicken immediately brought the mood to life from the first glass.

![Chicken and draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-19-m522h-900.webp)

This is an alcohol-focused venue rather than an ordinary restaurant, so each table must order alcohol. They have everything from soju and draft beer to bottled beer and wine, making it easy to choose according to your taste. Corkage is available too, so you could bring a favorite bottle.

![Alcohol selection and corkage information](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-20-j0l1o-900.webp)

For anyone craving something sweet after the meal, there are dessert options such as Dawn Ube Parfait, Evening Prayer Matcha Parfait, and Quiet Cheesecake, which looked like lovely finishing touches. I'm definitely planning to order these desserts next time.

![Parfait and cheesecake desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-21-1xrzp-900.webp)

![Parfait and cheesecake desserts](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-22-1l6p1-900.webp)

## Visit tips for quiet conversation and gatherings

The space itself is quiet and cozy, so I think it especially suits anyone who wants a calm conversation rather than a loud bar. The tables are fairly well spaced too, which I liked because you can relax without worrying about the people next to you.

Parking is not available, and seats are assigned at random when you reserve, so keep that in mind. Reservations are easy through Naver or Catchtable, and solo reservations are possible too, so even solo visitors can drop by without feeling burdened.

![Quiet interior space and reservation information](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-23-1qzas-900.webp)

![Date and group space near Jonggak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken/jonggak-monastery-tulip-chicken-24-17rst-900.webp)

It's conveniently accessible from Jonggak Station, making it easy to make plans there. It works equally well for a casual drink nearby or a proper date course. If you're looking for an atmospheric spot around Jongno, I highly recommend Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo. I'm planning to come back and try other dishes next time.

## Where it is

- Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고)
- B1, 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 종로구 삼일대로17길 47-1 지하1층
- 37.5690871, 126.9849246
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%98%EB%8F%84%EC%9B%90%EC%9D%98%20%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%80%20%EC%A0%80%EC%9E%A5%EA%B3%A0/@37.5690871,126.9849246,17z

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