# Seongdong Korean restaurant for crispy tripe agu-jjim: Seongsu AGU - By Dano (https://superchart.com/en/@side-dish-pages-3/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@side-dish-pages-3/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@side-dish-pages-3/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/index.md) ## In short Seongsu AGU is a Korean seafood restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul, serving agu-jjim topped with fried Korean beef tripe. We had the two-person portion and finished with fried rice made from the remaining sauce. Verdict: a great pick for crispy tripe with spicy, clean-tasting agu-jjim. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F, 48-1 Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (near Exit 4 of Ttukseom Station) - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–22:00 - **Weekday break**: 15:00–16:30 - **Weekend break**: None - **Parking**: No dedicated parking; Seongsu 1-ga 2-dong Public Parking Lot is recommended nearby - **Ordered**: Korean beef fried tripe agu-jjim, 2-person portion *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* Tucked into an alley in Seongsu-dong, I visited Seongsu AGU, which has been gaining buzz on social media and TV for its trendy reinterpretation of agu-jjim (spicy braised monkfish), a traditional Korean dish. Let me introduce this distinctive agu-jjim experience in a modern interior that feels more like a café or wine bar 🩵 ![Seongsu AGU agu-jjim introduction photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-01-m2uoa-900.webp) ## Seongsu AGU location and hours - Location: 1F, 48-1 Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (near Exit 4 of Ttukseom Station) - Hours: Daily 11:30–22:00 - Weekday break: 15:00–16:30 (no weekend break) - Parking: No dedicated parking (the nearby Seongsu 1-ga 2-dong Public Parking Lot is recommended) ![Seongsu AGU location guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-02-hnnpa-900.webp) ![Seongsu AGU exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-03-ysak8-900.webp) ## A Seongsu-dong space remodeled from a detached house A popular Seongsu lunch spot, Seongsu AGU is housed in a remodeled detached home, and that distinctively hip Seongsu-dong feeling starts right at the entrance after you cross the outdoor courtyard. The annex-like space preserves the home's room layout in separate sections, so it would be perfect for a gathering or date 🩵 ![Separated dining areas at Seongsu AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-04-1pi1m-900.webp) Far from the old-school, rustic image of a typical agu-jjim restaurant, its warm wood tones and calm ivory colors make it feel like a cozy café or casual-dining spot. ![Wood-toned interior at Seongsu AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-05-1glo4-900.webp) ![Ivory-toned interior at Seongsu AGU](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-06-1dpd0-900.webp) ## Ordering Korean beef fried tripe agu-jjim The QR ordering system makes ordering neat and easy without any fuss 👍 We ordered Seongsu AGU's signature dish: the Korean beef fried tripe agu-jjim for two! ![Order of Korean beef fried tripe agu-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-07-ovj1g-900.webp) ![Korean beef fried tripe agu-jjim components](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-08-1u33o-900.webp) ![Korean beef fried tripe agu-jjim table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-09-1j3bv-900.webp) The side dishes and sauces were set out, and even the tableware was so pretty 🤩👍 ![Seongsu AGU side dishes and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-10-en54d-900.webp) ## Crispy fried tripe and spicy agu-jjim Freshly butchered Korean beef gopchang (small intestine) is fried crisp on the outside and chewy inside, then piled generously over the agu-jjim 🤤 No wonder this Seongsu agu-jjim spot became so hot after appearing on tvN's What Should We Do With the Leftovers? with Lee Young-ja and Park Se-ri!! ![Korean beef fried tripe piled on agu-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-11-1ponk-1200.webp) The spicy, peppery bean-sprout seasoning neatly cuts through the gopchang's rich fattiness. The plump, tender monkfish and crispy tripe have such a wonderful textural contrast—every bit as appealing as a signature dish should be!!! ![Monkfish and fried tripe combination](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-12-11dmq-900.webp) ![Korean beef fried tripe agu-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-13-1j7e4-900.webp) The fried-tripe coating is not overly thick; it shatters with a crisp crunch, while the inside is tender and chewy rather than tough. The more you chew, the more the savory, rich flavor of the filling spreads through your mouth 🤤 The agu-jjim's characteristically peppery, clean seasoning keeps the fried coating from ever feeling greasy. It has a clean chili-powder-based heat, so dip the fried tripe generously in the red sauce and wrap it with bean sprouts—the rich nuttiness and spice work together beautifully!! ![Fried tripe with seasoning and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-14-1ijjw-900.webp) ![Spicy agu-jjim and fried tripe combination](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-15-y1yyf-900.webp) ### How to eat the fried tripe First, try a piece of fried tripe on its own to enjoy its natural crunch and savory filling. Then I recommend taking a bite like a three-part combination: seasoned crunchy bean sprouts, tripe, and a plump piece of monkfish. If it gets too spicy, have some corn salad, haha. ![Fried tripe and corn salad table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-16-88ms7-900.webp) ![Agu-jjim served with corn salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-17-16lae-900.webp) ## Fried rice to finish with the remaining sauce Even when you're full, this is an essential final course for a braised dish: rice and crushed seaweed are stir-fried in the remaining sauce for a savory finish. ![Final fried rice topped with crushed seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-18-xtnxq-900.webp) ![Agu-jjim fried rice in a pan](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-19-rhvmi-900.webp) Fluffy fried rice is spread broadly across the hot pan, and the generous heap of crushed seaweed on top is enough to make your mouth water just looking at it 🤤 Every grain is separately coated rather than soggy, and scraping up the thin, crispy scorched rice from the bottom of the pan is the real treat!! Add some of the plump monkfish or crispy tripe pieces you saved from the braise on top of the fried rice for an even fuller texture, haha. ![Fried rice with monkfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-20-gzift-900.webp) ![Fried rice with pieces of tripe](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-21-1hy1m-900.webp) Breaking away from the conventional agu-jjim formula, this is a place worth recommending to anyone looking for a different meal out with fusion toppings and an atmospheric mood. ![Seongsu AGU meal finale](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim-22-1wbqt-900.webp) ## Where it is - Seongsu AGU (성수AGU) (성수아구) - 48-1 Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 상원길 48-1 성수AGU - 37.5482393, 127.0485757 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%95%84%EA%B5%AC/@37.5482393,127.0485757,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@side-dish-pages-3/seongsu-agu-gopchang-twigim-jjim/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt