# What to eat in Myeongdong: jokbal with makgeolli at Miss Jokbal - By Doyun (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-neon-menu/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a sponsored in-store visit; the meal was provided for this review. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-neon-menu/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-neon-menu/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/index.md) ## In short Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch is a jokbal (Korean braised pig's trotters) restaurant in central Myeongdong, Seoul, 178 meters from Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 5. In a room full of foreign tourists, the writer ordered the Emperor's Jokbal at 58,000 won and ate it with the complimentary kimchi kalguksu (noodle soup), bossam kimchi and a glass of makgeolli. The meat was tender with no gamey smell, and the spread was generous enough to make Miss Jokbal worth a return visit. ## Good to know - **Location**: 21 Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (178m from Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 5) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–03:00 (next day) - **Parking**: Not available - **Emperor's Jokbal**: 58,000 won - **Emperor's Jokbo**: 66,000 won - **Emperor's Bossam**: 55,000 won - **Octopus Emperor's Jokbal**: 78,000 won - **Garlic Jokbal**: 45,000 won - **Complimentary starter**: Kimchi kalguksu (noodle soup) - **Price reference**: ₩58,000 ≈ $42 (2026-09-18) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Main photo from a visit to Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch in Myeongdong](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-01-8w07f-900.webp) I was back in Myeongdong after a while and got curious about Miss Jokbal because it always had so many customers. The moment I took my first bite, I understood exactly why — here's my review of this Myeongdong favorite 🤍 ![Interior of Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-02-12ecr-900.webp) ## Where is Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch, and when is it open? - Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch, a Myeongdong jokbal favorite - 📍 21 Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 🚆 178m from Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 5 - ▫️ Daily 11:00–03:00 - 🚘 No parking available ![Exterior of Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch near Euljiro 1-ga Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-03-o7l3j-900.webp) Miss Jokbal is easy to get to from Myeongdong Station, Euljiro 1-ga Station, or Seoul Station 🤍! Just walking past, you can see the place is completely packed — which only makes you more curious. ## A Myeongdong jokbal restaurant packed with foreign tourists > Miss Jokbal, packed with customers ![Miss Jokbal's dining hall packed with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-04-1dhao-900.webp) ![Full view of Miss Jokbal with all seats occupied](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-05-1g754-900.webp) Can you see how full it is with customers? There were especially so many foreign tourists! Turns out Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch is famous among foreign travelers as a Myeongdong spot they keep coming back to! 💗 ![Atmosphere inside Miss Jokbal in central Myeongdong](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-06-1e66l-900.webp) A Myeongdong jokbal restaurant consistently chosen right in the center of Myeongdong, where tens of millions of tourists visiting Korea gather! ![Menu board at Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-07-1bjl3-900.webp) ![Jokbal menu items and prices at Miss Jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-08-7kdph-900.webp) ## Miss Jokbal menu and prices The menu is varied and looks really pretty too! It's not just about the taste — the visuals are gorgeous, which I think is part of why it's so popular! 🤍 > Emperor's Jokbal ₩58,000 / Emperor's Jokbo ₩66,000 / Emperor's Bossam ₩55,000 / Octopus Emperor's Jokbal ₩78,000 / Garlic Jokbal ₩45,000 ![Side menu board at Miss Jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-09-1tvfq-900.webp) There's also a wide range of side dishes that go well with jokbal, so you have more options to choose from! ![Tables and seating at Miss Jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-10-5zrbe-m-900.webp) Also, since they're open until 3am, it's a great spot for all kinds of gatherings! I'd definitely recommend it as a second or third stop of the night — perfect as a late-night Myeongdong spot too 🩶 ![Kimchi kalguksu served as the complimentary side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-11-17d1p-900.webp) ![Broth and noodles of Miss Jokbal's kimchi kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-12-1w34l-900.webp) ## The free kimchi kalguksu starter Kimchi kalguksu (noodle soup) comes as a complimentary side dish, and when you want a bit of spice against the soft jokbal, eating it alongside the noodles makes a great combo! The kimchi kalguksu was so good I wanted to order more. Have you ever seen a place give you kalguksu as a free side dish? 🩶 The kimchi kalguksu had a charm to it — its warm broth kept the meal flowing naturally. My order of Emperor's Jokbal (₩58,000) arrived — wow, isn't the presentation overwhelming right off the bat? With such a pretty, varied spread and delicious taste to match, no wonder tourists can't stay away. Because I fell for it the moment I took my first bite too..... 🩶 ## How did the Emperor's Jokbal taste? > Jokbal boiled fresh every day ![Full table spread of Miss Jokbal's Emperor's Jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-13-r7gnk-1200.webp) ![Plate of same-day-boiled Emperor's Jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-14-1igbu-900.webp) The jokbal at Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch is "boiled fresh each day and served the same day," prepared in batches at least 3 to as many as 5 times a day, so apparently the taste and texture stay consistent no matter when you visit! ![Close-up of tender jokbal meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-15-1ympk-900.webp) You can just tell it's tender and chewy at a glance! There's no gamey smell at all in the jokbal, and the meat is so soft it seems like a taste anyone would love, regardless of age! ![Bossam kimchi served alongside the jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-16-kd2rw-900.webp) The bossam kimchi in particular was truly a work of art — the kimchi's flavor matters so much with jokbal, and this one was crisp and well-seasoned, a perfect match with the jokbal haha. ![Kimchi kalguksu plated together with jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-17-1d24v-900.webp) Jokbal eaten together with kimchi kalguksu — need I say more. The noodle portion was generous too, so I got really full... ![Wrap vegetables and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-18-4d61d-900.webp) All the wrap vegetables and side dishes were fresh and perfectly seasoned, with generous portions and a great overall spread that made me want to come back. ![Sauce spread including mala sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-19-iq8dy-900.webp) ## Three sauces including mala, plus a glass of makgeolli Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch has a variety of sauces, and since they even offer mala sauce, Chinese diners can enjoy their meal without it feeling unfamiliar. ![A glass of makgeolli served with the jokbal](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje-20-dncg6-900.webp) The jokbal was so delicious I couldn't resist pairing it with a glass of makgeolli 🩶 Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch, a Myeongdong favorite — chewy, delicious, great value, and a perfect spread. Definitely worth a visit! ## Where it is - Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch (미쓰족발 서울명동점) - 21 Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 명동3길 21 미쓰족발 서울명동점 - 37.564664, 126.9834714 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EC%93%B0%EC%A1%B1%EB%B0%9C%20%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%EB%AA%85%EB%8F%99%EC%A0%90/@37.564664,126.9834714,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-neon-menu/myeongdong-jokbal-makgeolli-hwangje/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt