# Jongno Korean restaurant for bori-gulbi served tableside: Modam Dining - By Chabun (https://superchart.com/en/@bap-in-seoul/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/index.md) ## In short Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is a Korean restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, serving set meals and courses. I ordered bori-gulbi and abalone tteokgalbi, from appetizers through plum tea, in a spacious dining room with service paced to our meal. Verdict: a comfortable pick for a polished bori-gulbi meal on a special occasion. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 - **Break time**: Weekdays 15:00–17:00 - **Parking**: 2 hours free when parking on B3 of the D-Palace building - **Alternative parking**: Concordian Building underground parking is available when full; parking support is unavailable there before 18:00 on weekdays - **Space**: Private rooms available; generous spacing between dining-room tables - **Ordered**: Bori-gulbi set meal; abalone tteokgalbi *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* A Gwanghwamun Korean set-meal spot for gatherings that is neat, nicely formal, and delicious too. ![Introduction to a Gwanghwamun Korean set-meal gathering spot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-01-jn0rl-900.webp) ![A Gwanghwamun Korean set-meal gathering spot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-02-90ssd-900.webp) ![A Gwanghwamun Korean set-meal gathering spot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-03-e1by3-900.webp) ![Modam Dining Gwanghwamun information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-04-gt4da-900.webp) ## A Gwanghwamun gathering spot: Modam Dining Gwanghwamun Open daily from 11:00 to 22:00, with a weekday break from 15:00 to 17:00. Parking on B3 of the D-Palace building is free for two hours, and if it is full, you can use the Concordian Building underground car park. Just note that parking support is unavailable at the Concordian Building before 18:00 on weekdays. From the entrance onward, its luxurious, gallery-like beauty just bursts forth. ![Gallery-like restaurant entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-05-12fsi-900.webp) ![Elegant restaurant entrance area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-06-1ot1d-900.webp) As befits a great Korean set-meal restaurant, Korean beauty radiates from the decorative pieces. My first impression here, above all, was simply “comfortable and airy.” ![Restaurant interior with Korean-style decorative pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-07-1dkga-900.webp) ![Comfortable Korean set-meal restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-08-1y61e-900.webp) ![Korean-style decorative piece in a Korean set-meal restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-09-1u00h-900.webp) ![Spacious Korean set-meal dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-10-1rear-900.webp) ## A great space for family introductions and wedding-invitation gatherings As you would expect from a popular restaurant in the heart of Gwanghwamun, where offices are packed together, it was busy even on a weekday evening with group gatherings and couples on dates. Still, the restaurant is large and comfortable, with separate private rooms. There is plenty of room between tables in the main dining room too, so it is easy to chat—ideal for special occasions such as family introductions or wedding-invitation gatherings. ![Korean set-meal restaurant with private rooms and a dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-11-1wce4-900.webp) ## Bori-gulbi and abalone tteokgalbi set meals Since it is a Korean set-meal restaurant, the menu is a varied Korean-based lineup. Even if you order an individual dish rather than a course, it comes as a full set meal, so you can enjoy it like a course. I ordered the stars of an upscale Korean set meal: bori-gulbi (barley-aged dried yellow corvina) and abalone tteokgalbi (grilled minced-beef patties). ![Bori-gulbi and abalone tteokgalbi order](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-12-1mr29-900.webp) At lunch, you can enjoy set meals at much more reasonable prices through the lunch specials, so the value is excellent too. For an office lunch gathering or a casual meeting, a lunchtime visit is just perfect 👍 ![Lunch-special Korean set-meal selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-13-u5yvw-900.webp) ![Lunchtime Korean set-meal table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-14-xoitf-900.webp) ## A Korean course from appetizers onward The appetizers that announce the start of the course. - Mustard vegetables with pine-nut sauce - Seasonal salad with yuzu dressing - Mul-baekkimchi (mild white-water kimchi) They even generously served two kinds of salad. The seasonal salad with yuzu dressing had a sweet-and-tangy flavor thanks to the sweet yuzu dressing. ![Seasonal salad with yuzu dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-15-1racy-900.webp) The mustard vegetables with pine-nut sauce had that sharp mustard kick plus the nutty richness of pine nuts—two thumbs up ♡ Personally, this was my pick, haha. The dressing went so well with the cucumber. ![Mustard-vegetable appetizer with pine-nut sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-16-hy996-900.webp) After the savory porridge, it was time for the next course. ![Savory porridge course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-17-mgzr4-900.webp) ![Flounder sashimi, pickled-vegetable ceviche, and capellini](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-18-13152-1200.webp) ### The flounder sashimi course with unforgettable capellini Flounder sashimi, pickled-vegetable ceviche, and capellini. Capellini is an extremely thin pasta!!! The fresh flounder sashimi was delicious, but the capellini was honestly incredible. Maybe it had perilla oil in it? It was nutty and clean-tasting, and even pretty—so satisfying! They need to sell this as an individual dish, haha. ![Crispy fried shiitake mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-19-1wnf0-900.webp) The staff cut the crispy fried shiitake mushrooms into easy-to-eat pieces. ![Four basic Korean set-meal side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-20-wwwnh-900.webp) The four basic side dishes were seasoned mung-bean sprouts, sweet-potato stems, pickled cucumber, and kimchi. Each one arrived neatly arranged, with the care of a home-cooked meal, so the balance with the mains was truly excellent. ✔️ Of course, you can refill any side dishes that run short. ## How to enjoy the abalone tteokgalbi The abalone tteokgalbi was thick and full of juices, a dish that everyone from kids to adults can enjoy without much chance of a divided opinion. Its pairing with the abalone served alongside was unreal. ![Thick abalone tteokgalbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-21-1byef-900.webp) The tteokgalbi was not salty and just sweet enough, so it was delicious on its own—but even better with the pickled onion and wasabi served alongside, haha. ![Tteokgalbi with pickled onion and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-22-4dn5f-900.webp) ## Bori-gulbi prepared at your table The bori-gulbi set meal. Removing the bones from bori-gulbi can be such a hassle that, even when I want it, I sometimes do not order it, hahaha. But at Modam, they carefully prepare the corvina one piece at a time right at your table with professional skill. ![Preparing bori-gulbi at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-23-18c7n-900.webp) With skinny bori-gulbi, once you remove the bones and head, there is hardly anything left to eat. This one was generously sized, though, so covering a bowl of rice with a bori-gulbi blanket was no problem. 👍👍👍👍 I soaked a spoonful of black-rice rice in cool green-tea water, topped it with a piece of nicely dried, chewy corvina, and got a mouthful of savory, lightly salty flavor. ![Black-rice rice in green-tea water with bori-gulbi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam-24-s5t9i-900.webp) ## Service paced to your meal The course ended with plum tea, which is easy on the digestion. If you are having a family introduction or dining with a work superior and worry that a course meal will take too long between dishes, interrupt the flow of conversation, or lead to awkward silences, there is nothing to worry about. > At Modam, dishes are served to match our pace of eating :-) Just ask in advance for the dishes to be served without gaps. ## Where it is - Modam Dining Gwanghwamun (모담다이닝 광화문점) - B1, B102–B103, Deoksugung D-Palace, 10 Saemunan-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 종로구 새문안로2길 10 덕수궁디팰리스 지하 1층 B102호, B103호) - 서울특별시 종로구 새문안로2길 10 덕수궁디팰리스 지하 1층 B102호, B103호 - 37.5687024, 126.9720468 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EB%8B%B4%EB%8B%A4%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%9D%20%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5687024,126.9720468,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@bap-in-seoul/gwanghwamun-borikulbi-jeonbok-tteokgalbi-modam/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt