# Clear-broth dumpling hot pot for two in Euljiro: Jongga Mandu

- By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@one-pair-chopsticks/)
- Written Sep 18, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@one-pair-chopsticks/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@one-pair-chopsticks/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/index.md)

## In short

Jongga Mandu is a handmade dumpling (mandu) hot pot restaurant near Jongno 3-ga Station, on the Euljiro "hip-jiro" strip in Seoul. The clear mandu hot pot for two costs 26,000 won and comes with meat, mixed mushrooms, vegetables, kalguksu noodles and 8 dumplings, and the clear broth makes Jongga Mandu an easy choice for anyone who can't take spice. Lines get long after 6pm, so arriving early is the way to go.

## Good to know

- **Menu**: Clear mandu hot pot for two, 26,000 won (minimum order two servings)
- **Broth options**: Half-and-half / clear / spicy
- **What's included**: Meat, mixed mushrooms, vegetables, kalguksu noodles, 8 dumplings
- **Other menu items**: Kongguksu (chilled soybean noodle soup), bibim kalguksu, fried dumplings, boiled dumplings, fried shrimp; extra meat, dumplings and vegetables available
- **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:00–21:30
- **Location**: 1F, 88 Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul / 5-minute walk from Euljiro 3-ga Station, near Cheonggyecheon
- **Good to know**: Group reservations on Naver, takeout available, kiosk ordering, dumpling keyrings 2 for 5,000 won
- **Price reference**: ₩26,000 ≈ $18.5 · ₩5,000 ≈ $3.6 (2026-09-19)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026*

An honest review of Jongga Mandu (종가만두) near Jongak Station, a restaurant specializing in handmade dumpling hot pot.

![Main photo of the mandu hot pot at Jongga Mandu near Jongno 3-ga](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-01-1jitm-m-1200.webp)

Autumn seems to be creeping in — it even gets chilly at night now. Craving something warm and healthy for a change, I headed to Jongga Mandu near Jongno 3-ga Station.

- Handmade dumpling specialist
- Mandu hot pot specialist (half-and-half broth possible)
- Group reservations via Naver available
- Takeout available
- Mon–Sat 11:00–21:30
- Near Jongno 3-ga, Ikseon-dong, Euljiro

## Where is Jongga Mandu, and what time does the wait start?

Jongga Mandu sits near Cheonggyecheon stream, a 5-minute walk from Euljiro 3-ga Station on the trendy hip-jiro street. There are tons of good restaurants nearby! The customers ranged widely from older folks to younger crowds.

![Exterior of Jongga Mandu near Cheonggyecheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-02-5d8li-m-900.webp)

![View of Jongga Mandu's storefront on the hip-jiro street](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-03-rbpub-900.webp)

![Waiting chairs and sign-up list outside Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-04-1p8jo-900.webp)

There are waiting chairs and a sign-up list outside. I arrived around 5:30pm with no wait, but by 6pm the line got long... I guess mandu hot pot is something everyone loves, young and old haha.

![Menu board at Jongga Mandu listing soy bean noodle soup and bibim kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-05-cuf5p-900.webp)

They also sell soy bean noodle soup and bibim kalguksu. By around 6:30pm there were 3-4 groups waiting. Some people were drinking too, so it was pretty lively!

![Interior of Jongga Mandu bustling during dinner hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-06-5ih25-m-900.webp)

![Table seating with comfortable spacing at Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-07-tz1yv-900.webp)

Inside, the tables are neat and spacing between them is decent.

![Self-order kiosk inside Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-08-sd3q8-900.webp)

Ordering is done via kiosk, which is convenient. Most people order the mandu hot pot, and you can choose half-and-half / mild / spicy broth. Minimum order is for two people.

![Kiosk menu screen showing broth options for mandu hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-09-16k68-900.webp)

![Dumplings being hand-made at the entrance of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-10-1aph5-900.webp)

At the entrance, you can watch them stuffing the dumpling filling into the wrappers by hand. Dumplings made that same day are just so precious and delicious... ♥

## What comes with the 26,000-won clear mandu hot pot for two?

![Jongga Mandu's mandu hot pot menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-11-1w8is-900.webp)

Jongga Mandu's signature dish is the mandu hot pot. Since I can't handle spice, I ordered the mild version for two. ₩26,000 is such a good price, right? haha There are also side dishes like fried dumplings, boiled dumplings, and fried shrimp, plus you can add extra meat, dumplings, or vegetables! Such a lovely menu for a dumpling hot pot restaurant near Jongno 3-ga Station!

![Table set with mild mandu hot pot for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-12-w2fox-900.webp)

![Pot of mandu hot pot filled with meat, vegetables, and dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-13-1uy4m-900.webp)

The base setup is generous. Meat, mixed mushrooms, vegetables, kalguksu noodles, dumplings — all that for this price for two people... value for money is insane!

![Mixed mushroom platter with four kinds of mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-14-1f75k-900.webp)

I loved that there were 4 different types of mushrooms. I'm a mushroom fanatic..!!

![Same-day handmade dumplings and kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-15-s3pm0-900.webp)

And the dumplings are made that same day, so pretty, right? They also gave us kalguksu noodles so we could fill up on carbs too haha.

![Basic side dishes of fresh cut kimchi and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-16-1wvbh-900.webp)

The basic side dishes are fresh cut kimchi and pickled radish. The kimchi had a nice tangy kick haha, went really well with the mandu hot pot~

![Mild mandu hot pot simmering on the burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-17-ipl4p-900.webp)

![Adding dumplings into the hot pot to cook](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-18-8fabb-900.webp)

### The best order to eat the dumpling hot pot

You get 8 dumplings for two people — put in 4 first, then add the other 4 later. Once they cook, they fall apart faster than you'd think. I put in all the vegetables and meat at once. Eat the shabu-style meat first, then the vegetables, and by then the dumplings should be cooked.

Such a generous portion, as you can see in the video too haha. That's why there were so many older customers, and it was worth the wait for the value!!

I ate the meat, vegetables, and mushrooms first, then threw in the kalguksu noodles and boiled it all together.

![Mandu hot pot boiled together with kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-19-1r3gb-900.webp)

## How do the meat and kimchi dumplings taste?

After eating 2 dumplings, I added the remaining 4 to cook. The dumplings were bigger than expected... I got full after eating 3 haha.

Meat mandu is the classic, of course. Inside felt like crunchy chives, onion, and maybe napa cabbage, and the vegetables tasted genuinely fresh, which I loved.

Kimchi mandu isn't very spicy, but for someone who can't handle spice like me, it still had a kick! But the kimchi was crunchy and there was quite a lot of meat. This one was also really delicious.

![Self-service zone with scissors, tongs, and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-20-1dtbs-900.webp)

The self-service zone has scissors, tongs, cups, side dishes, and wet wipes, all free to grab as needed~

They kept making and serving fresh dumplings throughout. Watching it happen right in front of you makes it look even more delicious... I almost wanted to take some home. ♥

![Dumpling-shaped keyrings from Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-21-me13i-900.webp)

![Display of dumpling keyrings priced 2 for ₩5,000](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-22-1u5ux-900.webp)

They also have cute dumpling-shaped keyrings haha. 2 for ₩5,000 is a nice price too?! Looks like the owner designed them personally!

![Fully booked waiting list after finishing the meal at Jongga Mandu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-23-1l6if-900.webp)

![Line of customers waiting outside Jongga Mandu in the evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth/jongno-mandu-hotpot-clear-broth-24-1yije-900.webp)

When I came out, the waiting list was completely full ㅠㅠㅠ Popular restaurants really are different...

## Is Jongga Mandu worth a visit? Final verdict

- The dumplings are the plump, generously-filled king mandu style
- Both kimchi and meat versions are delicious
- A healthy restaurant with excellent value for money

## Where it is

- Jongga Mandu (종가만두)
- 88 Supyo-ro, 1F, 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

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