# Jongno bar for seafood tteokbokki and pork ribs dinner: Sudowonui - By Chaerin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-coffee-stroll/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the venue. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-coffee-stroll/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-coffee-stroll/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/index.md) ## In short Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo is a monastery-themed cooking bar tucked in a basement near Jongno, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Jongak Station Exit 4. Visiting for dinner, the writer tried the seafood tteokbokki (rice cake stew, ₩18,900) called "Grace of the Sea," the pork ribs (₩36,900) called "Ribs Forgiven After Confession," and a craft beer, with chewy wheat rice cakes and fall-off-the-bone ribs standing out most. With its arched brick walls and candlelight, it's a great spot for quiet conversation over drinks. ## Good to know - **Address**: 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, B1, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 17:00–24:00 / Sun 17:00–23:00 (last order Mon–Sat 23:00, Sun 22:00) - **Parking**: Not available; use Jongak-dwi Public Parking Lot nearby (Jongno 54-1 road area) - **Drink policy**: One alcoholic drink order required per table - **Grace of the Sea seafood tteokbokki**: ₩18,900 - **Ribs Forgiven After Confession**: ₩36,900 - **Corkage (750ml/1L)**: Wine ₩20,000/₩30,000, Whiskey ₩30,000/₩40,000, Other liquor ₩10,000/₩20,000 - **Amenities**: Reservations, Wi-Fi, group seating, waiting area *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* The ultimate concept restaurant, Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고, "the monastery's secret cellar"). Stepping away from the busy city streets and pushing open a heavy door, you feel instantly teleported to a secret medieval European cellar. That's exactly the feeling I got visiting Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo. True to its name, arched brick walls, softly flickering candles 🕯️, and antique props all came together to give off a mysterious, cozy atmosphere. Under the dim lighting, losing track of time while facing down deep, rich drinks and dishes, I was convinced from the moment I walked in that it would be a special night. Let me record the time I spent completely absorbed in this secretive hideout's space and flavors 🍷 ![Interior of Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo decorated with candles and arched brick walls](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-01-40dah-1200.webp) ## Location and hours of Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo - 📍 Address: 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, B1, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 📍 Hours: Mon–Sat 17:00–24:00 / Sun 17:00–23:00 (last order Mon–Sat 23:00, Sun 22:00) *May close early if no customers before last order - 📍 No parking on site; use nearby alternative: Jongak-dwi Public Parking Lot (Jongno 54-1 road area, Jongno-gu, Seoul) - 📍 Reservations, Wi-Fi, group seating, waiting area available ### Exterior and interior I think first-timers might have a bit of trouble finding Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo! It's a 5-minute walk from Line 1 Jongak Station Exit 4, or a 5-minute walk from Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 3! It's located in the basement floor of the building, and you can only enter via the stairs! I heard the arched structure at the entrance is styled after the kind used in medieval monasteries. I already suspected the concept was serious just from the restaurant's name, but seeing the suit of armor waiting at the entrance made me realize they were fully committed... There's also a room-style space, so it seems great for group visits! *Note: ordering alcohol is mandatory at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo!! One alcoholic drink order is required per table. Ex. 4 people at 1 table: 1 person must order alcohol, the other 3 can order non-alcoholic drinks. ![Arched entrance structure and suit of armor prop at the basement entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-02-wdzcj-900.webp) ![Interior of the basement cooking bar with room-style seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-03-l6vky-900.webp) ## Menu and corkage information Here's what's on the menu. ![Menu board at Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-04-1difz-900.webp) ![Menu page listing pizza and pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-05-10zni-900.webp) ![Menu page listing gnocchi and barbecue platters](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-06-bld4y-900.webp) ![Menu page summarizing food dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-07-1yspi-900.webp) They had a variety of food based on menus and homemade sauces developed directly by a chef who came from the Hilton Hotel in New Zealand, including pizza, pasta, gnocchi, and barbecue platters, ![Menu page listing alcoholic drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-08-f7frn-900.webp) ![Menu page listing wine options](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-09-4z2ov-900.webp) ![Menu page listing whiskey options](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-10-p9a92-900.webp) ![Menu page listing craft beer options](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-11-paq6j-900.webp) ![Menu page summarizing various liquors](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-12-14ole-900.webp) ![Menu page listing cocktails and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-13-19f7c-900.webp) ![Detailed drinks menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-14-1gedh-900.webp) ![Final page of the drinks menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-15-64ayn-900.webp) There were also so many kinds of alcohol that it was fun just choosing. [Corkage info] Cost per bottle (750ml basis / 1L basis) — Wine: ₩20,000/₩30,000, Whiskey: ₩30,000/₩40,000, Other liquor: ₩10,000/₩20,000 ![Sign listing corkage fees](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-16-1w7a4-900.webp) ## What we ordered ![Craft beer glass under dim lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-17-1c0iy-900.webp) ### Craft beer The first thing to arrive was the craft beer! Even for a bar, they had so many kinds of beer, and even a sampler, so I figured they were confident about their beer — turns out, the venue holds the MDM Draft Beer Quality Control Master private certification. *MDM Draft Beer Quality Control Master certification: Run by OB Beer and the Ministry of Employment and Labor. Covers keg management, temperature, hose cleaning, tap cleaning, and everything related to draft beer quality. ![Draft beer glass and table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-18-1iv93-900.webp) ![Table set with craft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-19-b7a4w-900.webp) ### Grace of the Sea seafood tteokbokki (₩18,900) A brothy tteokbokki (rice cake stew) loaded with wheat rice cakes, fish cakes, mussels, shrimp, and more seafood. Since I came for dinner this time, I ordered the tteokbokki — and wow. Are you Team Wheat Rice Cake? Then this is your dish. The rice cakes were so chewy I nearly teared up eating it... ### Ribs Forgiven After Confession (₩36,900) Domestic chilled Korean pork back ribs, grilled with special barbecue sauce and finished in the oven. ![Ribs Forgiven After Confession grilled in barbecue sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-20-1rw4k-900.webp) ![Rib plate served with salad and fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-21-1qbt7-900.webp) This dish comes almost like a set — ribs, salad, two kinds of sauce, pickles, and fries! ![Rib set served with two kinds of sauce and pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-22-17any-900.webp) The meat was so tender it separated easily from the bone, making it easy to eat, and I really liked that white sauce — it had a bit of a sour cream vibe. ![A piece of ribs with white sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-23-3aym5-900.webp) ![Table overview with ribs and seafood tteokbokki](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs-24-183qc-900.webp) Make sure to leave a Naver receipt review — you get to spin a roulette wheel for a chance to win! If the barbecue platter comes up, snag it. ## How about a moody bar near Jongak? Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo was a place where warm light seeping through the brick cracks, sweet music, and the deep flavor of a single glass all came together perfectly. It was a wonderful atmosphere for quietly tipping glasses and having deep conversations, and thanks to the space's unique concept and immersive feel, it left a lingering impression the whole time I was there. If you're looking for an atmospheric bar with real character instead of the usual spot, or thinking about a date course to spend cozy, romantic time with someone special, I highly recommend Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo~ ## Where it is - Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고) - 47-1 Samil-daero 17-gil, B1, 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-coffee-stroll/jonggak-cellar-bar-seafood-tteokbokki-ribs/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt