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RESERVATION.

Reservations required

  • Weekdays — all five courses at lunch; at dinner, the three courses from Gukhwa Jeongsik up.
  • Weekends & public holidays — lunch and dinner both start from Gukhwa Jeongsik.
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Suseo-dong, Gangnam, SeoulTraditional Hanok · Royal Cuisine

A quiet retreat in the heart of Seoul

Philkyungjae — an old house that has carried 500 years of history, keeping a living thread of old Seoul.

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A table set with sinseollo (royal hot pot)

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COURSE5 courses

KRW 66,000–280,000Mi Jeongsik – Sura Jeongsik

WEEKDAYWeekdays

5 at lunch · 3 at dinnerDinner from Gukhwa Jeongsik up

WEEKENDWeekends & holidays

From Gukhwa Jeongsik upLunch and dinner

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OVERVIEW.

Step through the gate, and the first to greet you is the deep, gentle ring of the wind bell catching the breeze.

Philkyungjae is an old house that has carried 500 years of history, keeping a living thread of old Seoul. Designated Traditional Building No. 1 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 1987, it was later reborn as a restaurant specializing in authentic royal court cuisine — a quiet retreat in the heart of Seoul that shares the true style and taste of Korea.

The hanja name board “必敬齋 (Philkyungjae),” brushed by a skilled master, quietly leads us into the past.

The hanja name board 「必敬齋」 under the eaves
The wind bell at the eave tip, in front of pine branches
  1. 1987

    Designated Traditional Building No. 1 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

  2. 1994

    The surviving main quarters (anchae) and men’s quarters (sarangchae) dismantled and restored

  3. 1999

    Renewed to serve royal court cuisine

The main hall at night under lit pines

THE HOUSE

It was once a grand house of ninety-nine kan (bays), vast as a whale’s back. Over the long years much of it was lost; the surviving main quarters (anchae) and men’s quarters (sarangchae) were dismantled and restored in 1994, and in 1999 the house was renewed to serve royal court cuisine — as it does to this day.

The memorial stele in the back garden at night

SINDOBI

Standing proudly in the back garden, the sindobi (memorial stele) honors the achievements of Nokcheon Yi Yu (1645–1721). Under King Sukjong he served as Mayor of Hanseong (Seoul) and later as Chief State Councillor; overcoming fierce opposition at court, he built Bukhansanseong Fortress and strengthened the defense of the capital.

Nokcheon Station on the Seoul subway takes its name from his pen name.

COURSE MENU.

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  1. Mi Jeongsik dishes
    01    Mi Jeongsik미정식KRW 66,000
  2. Juk Jeongsik dishes
    02    Juk Jeongsik죽정식KRW 120,000
  3. Gukhwa Jeongsik dishes
    03    Gukhwa Jeongsik국화정식KRW 160,000
  4. Maehwa Jeongsik dishes
    04    Maehwa Jeongsik매화정식KRW 220,000
  5. Sura Jeongsik dishes
    05    Sura Jeongsik수라정식KRW 280,000

NOTICE

  • WeekdaysAll five courses above are served at lunch; at dinner, the three courses from Gukhwa Jeongsik up.
  • Weekends & holidaysLunch and dinner both start from Gukhwa Jeongsik.
  • For dinner parties of two, only Maehwa Jeongsik and Sura Jeongsik are available.
  • Every course above comes with seven basic side dishes (banchan).
  • Some dishes may change with the seasons.
  • Prices include 10% VAT.

AT A GLANCEAll courses at a glance

Mi JeongsikJuk JeongsikGukhwa JeongsikMaehwa JeongsikSura Jeongsik
Weekday lunchavailableavailableavailableavailableavailable
Weekday dinner——availableavailableavailable
Weekends & holidays——availableavailableavailable

For dinner parties of two, only Maehwa Jeongsik and Sura Jeongsik are available.

COURSE BY COURSE.What each course includes

Table setting from the Mi Jeongsik course image (plates of Korean dishes)01/05

Mi Jeongsik미정식

KRW 66,000

This course is served at weekday lunch only.

  1. 01Juk of the day (rice porridge)
  2. 02Seasonal cold dish
  3. 03Royal court bossam kimchi (wrapped kimchi)
  4. 04Salmon sashimi (or blanched octopus)
  5. 05Tangpyeongchae (mung-bean jelly salad)
  6. 06Beef japchae (glass noodles)
  7. 07Chiljeolpan (seven-section platter)
  8. 08Three kinds of jeon (pan-fried bites)
  9. 09Grilled hanwoo tteokgalbi (Korean beef patties)
  10. 10Grilled fish
  11. 11Rice and soup
  12. 12Dessert (fruit and traditional tea)
Table setting from the Juk Jeongsik course image (plates of Korean dishes)02/05

Juk Jeongsik죽정식

KRW 120,000

  1. 01Juk of the day (rice porridge)
  2. 02Seasonal cold dish
  3. 03Royal court bossam kimchi (wrapped kimchi)
  4. 04Salmon sashimi (or blanched octopus)
  5. 05Tangpyeongchae (mung-bean jelly salad)
  6. 06Beef japchae (glass noodles)
  7. 07Chiljeolpan (seven-section platter)
  8. 08Three kinds of jeon (pan-fried bites)
  9. 09Sliced boiled pork (pyeonyuk)
  10. 10Steamed king prawns
  11. 11Grilled hanwoo tteokgalbi (Korean beef patties)
  12. 12Grilled fish
  13. 13Rice and soup
  14. 14Dessert (fruit and traditional tea)
Table setting from the Gukhwa Jeongsik course image (plates of Korean dishes)03/05

Gukhwa Jeongsik국화정식

KRW 160,000

  1. 01Abalone rice porridge
  2. 02Seasonal cold dish
  3. 03Royal court bossam kimchi (wrapped kimchi)
  4. 04Salmon sashimi (or blanched octopus)
  5. 05Tangpyeongchae (mung-bean jelly salad)
  6. 06Beef japchae (glass noodles)
  7. 07Three kinds of jeon (pan-fried bites)
  8. 08Hanwoo yukhoe (Korean beef tartare)
  9. 09Steamed king prawns
  10. 10Stir-fried wild pine mushrooms
  11. 11Grilled hanwoo tteokgalbi (Korean beef patties)
  12. 12Grilled fish
  13. 13Rice and soup
  14. 14Dessert (fruit and traditional tea)
Table setting from the Maehwa Jeongsik course image (plates of Korean dishes)04/05

Maehwa Jeongsik매화정식

KRW 220,000

  1. 01Abalone rice porridge
  2. 02Seasonal cold dish
  3. 03Royal court bossam kimchi (wrapped kimchi)
  4. 04Salmon sashimi (or blanched octopus)
  5. 05Tangpyeongchae (mung-bean jelly salad)
  6. 06Beef japchae (glass noodles)
  7. 07Jeonbokcho (braised abalone)
  8. 08Abalone majeon (pan-fried)
  9. 09Royal sinseollo (hot pot)
  10. 10Hanwoo yukhoe (Korean beef tartare)
  11. 11Steamed sea bream
  12. 12Steamed king prawns
  13. 13Stir-fried wild pine mushrooms
  14. 14Grilled hanwoo short ribs
  15. 15Rice and soup
  16. 16Dessert (fruit and traditional tea)
Table setting from the Sura Jeongsik course image (plates of Korean dishes)05/05

Sura Jeongsik수라정식

KRW 280,000

  1. 01Abalone rice porridge
  2. 02Seasonal cold dish
  3. 03Royal court bossam kimchi (wrapped kimchi)
  4. 04Salmon sashimi (or blanched octopus)
  5. 05Tangpyeongchae (mung-bean jelly salad)
  6. 06Beef japchae (glass noodles)
  7. 07Chiljeolpan (seven-section platter)
  8. 08Jeonbokcho (braised abalone)
  9. 09Abalone majeon (pan-fried)
  10. 10Royal sinseollo (hot pot)
  11. 11Hanwoo yukhoe (Korean beef tartare)
  12. 12Steamed sea bream
  13. 13Braised hanwoo short ribs (galbi-jjim)
  14. 14Stir-fried wild pine mushrooms
  15. 15Grilled hanwoo short ribs
  16. 16Rice and soup
  17. 17Dessert (fruit and traditional tea)
  • Some dishes on these menus may change with the seasons.
  • The rice, the cabbage in the kimchi and the chili powder are from Korea.
  • These prices include 10% tax and a 10% service charge.

Location

LOCATION.

Welcome to a world of taste and grace

Kakao MapGoogle Maps
Map to Philkyungjae (illustration)
Dongbu ExpresswayTancheon BridgeGwangpyeong BridgeSegok-dongYangjae-daeroSamsung Medical Center (front)Samsung Seoul HospitalTomb of Grand Prince GwangpyeongWangbuk Elementary SchoolCatholic churchSongpa NongHyupExit 1Jungsan High School Entrance Jct.Daewang Middle & High School Jct.IrwonSuseoPhilkyungjae

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Subway
From Exit 1 of Suseo subway station, walk 500 m toward Irwon Station. Where the apartment blocks end, you will see a traditional hanok — the building right next to Suseo Catholic Church.
Parking
Parking available
Address
739-1 Suseo-dong, Gangnam-gu, SeoulAddress in Korean (show this to your taxi driver)서울시 강남구 수서동 739-1
Fax
+82-2-445-2680

RESERVATION.

Reservation inquiry

+82-2-445-2115

Reservations required

COURSE.

Mi Jeongsik
KRW 66,000
Juk Jeongsik
KRW 120,000
Gukhwa Jeongsik
KRW 160,000
Maehwa Jeongsik
KRW 220,000
Sura Jeongsik
KRW 280,000

Prices include 10% VAT.

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Bookings are confirmed by phone — +82-2-445-2115

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