# Myeongdong jokbal restaurant for a group dinner with kalguksu: Miss - By Mirae (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-doorstep-meals/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-doorstep-meals/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-doorstep-meals/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/index.md) ## In short Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch is a jokbal (Korean braised pig's trotters) restaurant on Myeongdong 3-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul. Visiting for a dinner and drinks catch-up with friends, we ordered the Emperor Jokbal from the tablet menu and finished it off by boiling kalguksu noodles into the spicy kimchi bean sprout soup that came as a side. With plenty of table space, it's a solid pick for a group evening out. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Emperor Jokbal (황제족발) - **Side menu**: Spicy bone soup (칼칼한술국) ₩17,000, galbitang, etc. - **Ordering**: Tablet installed at every table - **Included**: Spicy kimchi bean sprout soup (kalguksu noodles addable) - **Address**: 21 Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Parking**: Not available *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* I had a get-together with friends near Myeongdong, so we decided to grab dinner and a few drinks together. Myeongdong is always packed with people, so we wandered around wondering where to go, and ended up heading to a jokbal (Korean braised pig's trotters) restaurant we'd heard turns out a really neat, well-plated spread. ## An exterior that's easy to spot on the Myeongdong streets ![Exterior of Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch on a Myeongdong street](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-01-19ivv-1200.webp) ![Brightly lit entrance of Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-02-1awrb-966.webp) ![Signboard out front listing the signature menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-03-1jlr0-966.webp) ![Exterior sign explaining the set combos](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-04-11a38-966.webp) When we arrived, the bright lighting made the place easy to spot right away. Standing signboards out front laid out the signature menu items and set combos clearly. As a restaurant with a long-standing tradition, you could feel the pride in their jokbal from the entrance onward. ## An interior with room for a group gathering ![Interior buzzing with group diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-05-c9wdn-966.webp) ![Seating area with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-06-1xxxz-966.webp) ![Main dining hall with spacious tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-07-1x3me-966.webp) ![Interior atmosphere suited for an evening drinking session](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-08-1blt1-966.webp) Walking in, plenty of groups were already gathered and enjoying their meals happily. The soft lighting gave off a warm, cozy vibe. The tables were roomy and generously spaced too, making it a great spot for an evening of drinks with friends. ## Ordering from the tablet menu With a tablet set up at every table, we could take our time browsing the menu before ordering. Beyond the main dishes, they also had a solid lineup of side menu options like spicy bone soup (₩17,000) and galbitang. To share generously among the group, we ordered the recommended Emperor Jokbal. ## The basic setup and spicy kimchi bean sprout soup ![Basic table setting with a candle for keeping jokbal warm](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-09-155yl-966.webp) ![Table set up with the basic spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-10-1le6n-966.webp) ![Spicy kimchi bean sprout soup served as a default side](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-11-1mm3w-966.webp) ![Kimchi bean sprout soup boiling with kalguksu noodles added](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-12-1jl33-966.webp) ![Table setting with somaek drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-13-1gq7n-966.webp) Once we sat down, the first thing I noticed was the candle setup meant to keep the jokbal warm. Since our Emperor Jokbal came on a plate that didn't need it, the staff kindly took it back (we'd already had a cold somaek — beer and soju mixed — by the time they picked it up!). Being able to boil kalguksu noodles right into the spicy kimchi bean sprout soup that came as a default side had us off to a great start. ## The visual of the Emperor Jokbal spread ![Emperor Jokbal spread served on a round plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-14-1ux8i-966.webp) Finally, the main dish we'd been waiting for arrived, neatly arranged on a large round plate. In the center sat a generous heap of glossy, shiny meat. Surrounding it were an array of tidy side dishes — japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), spicy jellyfish salad, salad, and bossam kimchi — so there was never a dull bite. ### How was the texture of the meat? ![Close-up of the glossy jokbal meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-15-9xae6-966.webp) Up close, you could really feel the chewiness of the skin and the moistness of the lean meat. A subtle herbal medicine aroma came through along with a savory flavor and no gamy smell at all. Living up to its reputation as a top Myeongdong jokbal spot, the meat was wonderfully tender and had a clean, light taste the more you chewed. ### A wrap with all the toppings ![Lettuce wrap with meat, kimchi and jellyfish salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-16-1tn49-966.webp) I placed a tender piece of meat on a fresh lettuce leaf and added some spicy kimchi and jellyfish salad. The crisp texture mixed with the chewy meat just melted in my mouth. Dipping alternately in salted shrimp sauce and the house special sauce was fun too — we made it count down to the very last piece. ![Plate left with only jokbal bones after finishing the meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-17-m0cc8-966.webp) By the time we'd eaten our fill, all that mountain of meat had vanished, leaving only the big jokbal bones behind. The combination with the side dishes was excellent too, and everyone's chopsticks kept moving happily. It really was a case of 'nothing left but bones, and every bit of it delicious' haha. ## Finishing with kimchi kalguksu broth ![Kimchi kalguksu broth boiled for the finish](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-18-19nc2-966.webp) To finish, we cleaned our palates with the bubbling spicy kimchi kalguksu broth. The rich broth that warmed us up from the inside made for a perfect finish to the meal. ## Drinks are a must for an evening gathering ![Beer and soju set out on the table for the evening gathering](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal-19-p44cg-917.webp) With such delicious side dishes on the table, the cold beer and soju went down smoothly. The refreshing drinks washed away the fatigue of the day, and the conversation with friends only got better. With hearty meat and a drink in hand, I thought there was no better spot for an evening gathering. Next time a group meetup comes up nearby, I think my feet will naturally lead me back here. ## Recommended for - Those who prefer a neat, visually appealing spread - Those who want plenty of basic side dishes paired with a spicy broth - Anyone near Myeongdong looking for a hearty dinner and drinks spot with friends ## Store info - Name: Miss Jokbal Seoul Myeongdong Branch - Address: 21 Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Parking: Not available ## 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/@seoul-doorstep-meals/myeongdong-jokbal-group-dinner-misjokbal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt