Jirisan is one of the representative Korean restaurants in Insa-dong, an area known for its traditional culture. One of the trademarks of this restaurant, besides its amazingly delectable bean and tofu dishes, is a wooden sign that welcome guests into a neat and cozy interior. Each day, fresh beans are ground at the restaurant to prepare dishes such as soybean paste, soft tofu, and bean-curd tofu stew. Bean-curds are prepared by using seawater, which gives the tofu a unique flavor. The fresh and clean taste of the tofu is one of the many reasons that choosey tofu aficionados flock to the restaurant. Not just limited to tofu, Jirisan presents customers with a full-range of side dishes such as kimchi, japchae (glass noodles with sautéed vegetables), cucumber kimchi, seasoned seaweed, braised lotus roots, roasted yellow corbinas (a type of fish), leafy greens, bean-curd stew, and more. The restaurant gives visitors a chance to experience a hearty traditional Korean-style meal, but has thoughtfully toned down its seasonings to appeal to a wider audience (particularly those not used to spicy foods). One of the recommended menu items is the Jirisan set meal, which offers diners the chance to sample foods that are popular in the Jirisan region. Adventurous diners may want to try the sea urchin soup or dried Pollack soup. The restaurant, originally a traditional Korean house, has been modified over the years to better suit the needs of its customers. The walls surrounding the structure were removed and a glass ceiling was installed to allow guests to enjoy the natural light of the sun as they sample some of the area’s best traditional Korean cuisine.
information
- Restrooms Available
- Representative menu Jirisan Hanjeongsik
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-2-723-4696
- Opening hours 11 30-22 00
- Reservation information Tel 82-2-723-4696
- Rest day Seollal Lunar New Year S Day And Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving Day Holidays
- Non-smoking/Smoking status Non-smoking
- Treat menu Jirisan Hanjeongsik Korean Table D Hote Dubu Jeongol Tofu Hot Pot Kong Biji Soy Pulp Stew Seongge Guk Sea Urchin Soup Gondeure Dolsotbap Hot-pot Rice With Cirsium
- License number 19970025732
location
30, Insadong 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul