Euljiro3-ga gimbap dinner for two with apple tteokbokki: 29 Tamago

This post is about 29 Tamago Euljiro Branch. I was looking for a good-vibe gimbap spot in Euljiro and ended up here. I love the hip-but-comfortable atmosphere Euljiro has these days, so I went in with high expectations — and both the vibe and the food didn't disappoint.

What is 29 Tamago Euljiro Branch like inside?

29 Tamago Euljiro Branch is on the 2nd floor at 17-1 Mareunnae-ro. From the moment I walked in, it felt clean but stylish. Not overly decorated — just casual and comfortable enough for a light meal with friends or a drink or two. It also matched the alley-like atmosphere Euljiro is known for, giving it more character than your average restaurant.

The menu at 29 Tamago and how kiosk ordering works

You order at 29 Tamago Euljiro Branch through a kiosk! True to the name

29 Tamago, egg-based dishes caught my eye, and the whole lineup felt easy to enjoy without pressure. There are several types of keto gimbap, spring rolls too, and plenty of side dishes to eat alongside the gimbap. The prices are solid too — pass!

Diet meal, haha. No rice in the gimbap, so it feels like I'm dieting deliciously. I was so hungry my eyes were rolling back... We ordered keto tuna, keto chicken breast, and apple tteokbokki. Seeing it all laid out so neatly made it taste even better, haha.

Apple tteokbokki: taste and portion size

The apple tteokbokki at 29 Tamago Euljiro Branch was totally filling for two people. It had been a while since I'd had tteokbokki, so it tasted amazing — slightly spicy with a touch of sweetness. The rice cakes were super chewy and the sauce overall was so good I kept reaching for more. Tteokbokki: pass, lol.

The flavor wasn't just aggressively strong — you could really taste the ingredients, which I liked. Rather than ordering just one dish, ordering a few and sharing lets you enjoy a variety of flavors, which would be especially good with a group.

Keto chicken breast or keto tuna gimbap — which to order?

The keto chicken breast. No rice, so it seems great for dieting too. Overall the gimbap at 29 Tamago is mildly seasoned and light. Packed with vegetables too, so it felt like a healthy meal.

My boyfriend had the tuna. The chicken breast was really tasty too, but the tuna was even better. There's a reason it's the popular menu item, lol. Good call ordering both popular items. We ate the gimbap happily.

What I liked most about the food was that the seasoning wasn't overdone. These days some food tastes great for the first few bites but gets tiring after a while — here, though, I could comfortably eat it all the way through. Each dish also pairs well with drinks, so it'd be great for an evening visit and a slow chat.

When 29 Tamago Euljiro Branch is worth a visit

Overall, 29 Tamago Euljiro Branch is a great place to visit when you want something a little different without much pressure. It's good for a casual meal with friends, and its atmosphere also suits a light evening drink and conversation. If you're wondering where to go in Euljiro, it's worth a visit at least once — a place that comes to mind when you want to relax in a clean space, sharing a variety of dishes. Next time I'm in Euljiro, I'd like to come back and try other menu items.

• Business hours: Daily 10:30-20:30
• Break time: 15:00-17:00
• Closed: Every Sunday
• Address: 17-1 Mareunnae-ro, 2nd floor, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea