Imun Seolnongtang Seoul

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• 2025
• 2018

Dinner at 이문설농탕

on 12 May 2025

by Tales on the table

Imun Seolleongtang - Seoul (Korea)

Soup is an integral part of the Korean diet. Different varieties can be found everywhere, so I obviously did my best to try as many as I could during my trip. I found it ideal to enjoy them early in the morning, as a way to start off my days.

According to my Korean food encyclopedia (a.k.a @kimanica), because of the war, when meat was scarce, the local people had to learn how to use each animal as a whole and work with alternative cuts, to make the... More

Imun Seolleongtang - Seoul (Korea)

Soup is an integral part of the Korean diet. Different varieties can be found everywhere, so I obviously did my best to try as many as I could during my trip. I found it ideal to enjoy them early in the morning, as a way to start off my days.

According to my Korean food encyclopedia (a.k.a @kimanica), because of the war, when meat was scarce, the local people had to learn how to use each animal as a whole and work with alternative cuts, to make the most out of what they had.

I think Seolleongtang represents this well. Differently from Gomtang (which is more of a clear beef soup), Seollongtang uses ox bones alongside other cuts of the cow, which are then simmered for a long time to create a white, milky broth.

The flavor is mild at first, but as with most Korean soups, each individual is welcome to season it to their liking with what is available on the table. By adding a nice amount of salt and a generous touch of spring onions, the meatiness and overall taste of the soup comes to light.

Imun Seolleongtang is a very traditional establishment and it has been in operation for over a century. I definitely recommend such an institution for those interested in trying this dish.

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Dinner at 이문설농탕

on 05 Sep 2018

by Jason Wang

Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕) is the oldest restaurant in Seoul, opened in 1904. They only serve one thing and they've perfected it even to this day. They honor the tradition of boiling beef shank bones for 17 hours until the broth turns rich and opaque. Other cuts of beef are later added to the intensely flavorful broth, served with a generous portion of sliced brisket, soft wheat noodles, and white rice. Very clean and light, and one of the most representative dishes of the country.
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Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕) is the oldest restaurant in Seoul, opened in 1904. They only serve one thing and they've perfected it even to this day. They honor the tradition of boiling beef shank bones for 17 hours until the broth turns rich and opaque. Other cuts of beef are later added to the intensely flavorful broth, served with a generous portion of sliced brisket, soft wheat noodles, and white rice. Very clean and light, and one of the most representative dishes of the country.
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Imun Seolnongtang 이문설농탕, Seoul (Sept 2017)
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