Insa Dodam
인사도담 · Seoul · Where to eat
Located in a charming alley in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Insa Dodam is a Korean restaurant specializing in bibimbap, stir-fried octopus, and braised short ribs. The kitchen uses fresh, regionally sourced ingredients like bracken, radish, and chamnamul (short-fruit pimpinella). Since the signature bibimbap is meat-free, it is an excellent option for vegetarians. Other highlights include the tender, chewy stir-fried octopus—perfect for mixing with rice—as well as water minarijeon (Korean water parsley pancakes) and spicy whelk salad. A standout dish is the pork rib stew, which is slow-cooked in an earthen pot and naturally sweetened with fruits and vegetables instead of sugar.
| Type | Where to eat |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 5-1 Insadong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Hours | 11:00-22:00Break time 15:00-17:00 |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Known for | Gochujang Bibimbap |
| Parking | Not available |
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