Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal is an old Myeong-dong restaurant whose most famous menu item is braised pigs’ feet, open weekdays 14:00-22:00 and closed Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays.
For a visitor from abroad, the days matter most: if your Myeong-dong shopping day is a Saturday or Sunday, this restaurant is not open, so plan it into a weekday afternoon or evening.
This post covers what the place is known for, what to order and how jokbal is eaten, the hours and closing days, the price situation, the subway route, and who to call for reservations in English.
What Is Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal Known For?
| Known for | Braised pigs’ feet (족발) — old restaurant featured on Korean gourmet TV |
|---|---|
| Hours | 14:00-22:00, weekdays only |
| Closed | Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays |
| Reservations | Available by phone |
| Price | Not published in the official listing |
| Phone | +82-2-778-8998; hotline +82-2-1330 (Korean/English/Japanese/Chinese) |
It is known for braised pigs’ feet — the Korea Tourism Organization’s English listing names it as one of the old restaurants in Myeong-dong, featured in Korean gourmet programs, with braised pigs’ feet as the most famous menu.
The listing itself states the restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul, and that the signature dish is jokbal, the Korean style of braised pigs’ feet served as a shared platter.
When I look at a restaurant listing like this, the first thing I check is whether the opening days fit my trip — this one is weekdays only, 14:00-22:00, so a weekend trip takes it off the list.
What Should I Order at Ttungttungi Jokbal?
Order the braised pigs’ feet (족발) — it is the dish the official listing names as the most famous menu item.
The listing also has Napa Wraps with Pork (보쌈/상충쌈류) on the menu, so that is the second thing to point at if you want something else to share.
Jokbal is a shared dish: at the table it is typically wrapped in napa cabbage leaves with garlic, ssamjang paste and salty shrimp dip (saewoo-jot).
To order, point at the menu or say ‘jokbal hana juseyeo’ — one jokbal, please.
If you want the dish the place is named for, the jokbal is the pick; if your group wants a lighter second dish, the wrap platter sits next to it on the menu.
Ttungttungi Jokbal Hours and Closing Days
The restaurant opens 14:00-22:00 and closes on Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, per the KTO listing.
Together those two facts mean the restaurant is open weekdays only, which works out to about 8 hours of operation per open day.
That is roughly 4 of 7 days each week, since two fixed weekend days plus moving holidays take out about 43% of the calendar.
Reservations are available, so a weekday evening stop after Myeong-dong shopping can be booked ahead.
Note one gap: the listing does not state a break time or how Monday holidays are handled, so check the Korean holiday calendar before you go.
How Much Does Jokbal Cost Here?
The official listing does not publish prices for braised pigs’ feet or any other menu item.
As context only, comparable Seoul jokbal restaurants typically price braised pigs’ feet as a medium/large platter for 2 or more people in the range of about ₩30,000-40,000, though exact prices vary by restaurant.
That range is not this store’s price — it is a general Seoul context, so treat it as a budget guess and nothing firmer.
If you want the real number before going, call the store at +82-2-778-8998 and ask, or use the +82-2-1330 hotline if you need English, Japanese or Chinese.
How Do I Get to Ttungttungi Jokbal by Subway?
The restaurant sits at 9, Toegye-ro 20-gil in Jung-gu, central Seoul, near the Myeong-dong shopping district.
Subway is the practical way to get there — the practical target station is in the Myeong-dong / City Hall area, served by Line 4 and Line 2.
- Take the subway toward Myeong-dong Station (Line 4) or City Hall (Line 2).
- Get off at the station closest to your hotel, then use the koreankorea.com Seoul metro area route planner to pick the fastest route.
- Walk toward 9, Toegye-ro 20-gil — the restaurant sits one block off the main Myeong-dong shopping drag.
- Use the where-to-eat-in-Seoul-by-station page to find other restaurants near the same station if the group splits up.
The exit number for the nearest station was not confirmed in the sources, so check the walk on a map before you go.
Who Should I Call — Reservations and Languages
Call the store directly at +82-2-778-8998, or use the Korea Travel Hotline at +82-2-1330.
The hotline answers in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese, so if you need a language other than Korean, start there.
Reservations are available, which matters because weekday dinner in Myeong-dong is the only window you get at this restaurant.
If you are in Myeong-dong on a weekday, this place fits the plan — dinner before or after shopping, since 14:00-22:00 on weekdays is the entire window.
If your Seoul days are all weekends, skip it or swap it into a weekday slot.
I would plan it as a weekday evening stop in Myeong-dong, because the 14:00-22:00 weekday window is the only one this restaurant offers.
The first thing I check is whether my Seoul itinerary has a weekday dinner slot free — if not, I leave this one out rather than force it.
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Sources
- KTO listing: hours 14:00-22:00, closed Sat/Sun/holidays, men (api.visitkorea.or.kr)
- koreankorea.com subway route planner — usable as internal li (koreankorea.com)
- koreankorea.com station-by-exit dining finder exists and can (koreankorea.com)
Quick Summary
- Go on a weekday between 14:00 and 22:00 — the restaurant is closed Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays.
- Order the braised pigs’ feet (족발), the signature dish; the menu also lists Napa Wraps with Pork.
- Call +82-2-778-8998 to reserve, or +82-2-1330 for help in English, Japanese or Chinese.
- No official price is published — call ahead if the budget matters.
- The address is 9, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu; confirm the walk from Myeong-dong Station on a map.
FAQ
Q. What should I order at Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal?
The braised pigs’ feet (족발), which the official KTO listing names as the most famous menu; Napa Wraps with Pork is also on the menu.
Q. Is Ttungttungi Jokbal open on weekends?
No — it closes on Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays, and opens only on weekdays from 14:00 to 22:00.
Q. How do I get to Ttungttungi Jokbal by subway?
Take the subway to the Myeong-dong / City Hall area (Line 4 or Line 2), then walk to 9, Toegye-ro 20-gil in Jung-gu; the exact exit number is not confirmed, so check a map.
Q. Who should I call to confirm the jokbal price or book a table?
Call the store at +82-2-778-8998, or the Korea Travel Hotline at +82-2-1330, which answers in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese.
Q. How much does jokbal cost in Seoul?
Comparable Seoul jokbal places commonly charge about ₩30,000-40,000 for a shared platter, but this restaurant’s own price is not published, so confirm by phone.
Weekdays-only, 14:00-22:00, jokbal in Myeong-dong — plan it into a weekday evening before or after shopping.
Cover photo: AI-generated illustration (jokbal pigs feet) — AI-generated image, illustrative only
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