Insadong is a place designated by the Korean government as a cultural district with it being called the "Traditional Culture Street" of Korea. Insadong is a must-see tourist spot with antique shops, art galleries, pottery shops, traditional tea houses, art stores, traditional restaurants and other Korean traditional shops. So while looking for a delicious but good value Korean restaurant in Insadong I found a very tasty restaurant to introduce to you guys!

It is called "Insadong Garlic Bossam" and is visited by many Koreans who visit Insadong! It is a tasty restaurant that specializes in Garlic Bossam, Kimchi Jjim, Nakji-Bokkeum (Spicy tir-Fried Octopus), Leek Jeon (Korean Pancake), Kimchi Jeon (Korean Pancake), and Chestnut Makgeolli (Korean Traditional Rice Wine) and other Korean dishes. It has appeared in a number of Korean TV shows and is very popular with people lining up on the weekends.

Creatrip members can enjoy 10% off discount! Don't you think it is a good idea coming to Insandong Garlic Bossam when visiting Insadong?

 Information

Address: 서울특별 종로구 관훈동 인사동8길 12-5
12-5, Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Hours: 11:00 - 22:00 

Rest Time: Everyday 15:00 - 17:00

Price

Set Menu Items

Set Meal for 2 People

Garlic Bossam (Small) + Leek Jeon + Pot Makgeolli (Nurungji or Chestnut) ₩43,000

Set Meal for 3 People

Garlic Bossam (Medium) + Kimchi Jjim (Small) + Pot Makgeolli (Nurungji or Chestnut) ₩63,000

Set Meal for 4 People

Garlic Bossam (Medium) + Nakji-Bokkeum (Small) + Leek Jeon + Pot Makgeolli (Nurungji or Chestnut) ₩80,000

Garlic Bossam (Medium)

Nakji-Bokkeum (Small)

Leek Jeon

Pot Makgeolli (Nurungji or Chestnut)

Neomu Set Meal

*Garlic Bossam (Medium) + Kimchi Jjim (Small) +Nakji-Bokkeum (Medium) + Leek Jeon + Pot Makgeolli (Nurungji or Chestnut) ₩108,000

Garlic Bossam (Medium)

Kimchi Jjim (Small)

Nakji-Bokkeum (Medium)

Leek Jeon

Pot Makgeolli (Nurungji or Chestnut)

Why We Recommend It 

It is located on the Insadong Culture Street which is a must-visit street for tourists and within 2 minute walking distance from Ssamziegil making it convenient.

It is a tasty restaurant that was not only introduced on Korean TV but also Foreign TV Channels.

It can host a small amount of people to a maximum of up to 20 people and also a private room where you can quietly eat.

The interior of the restaurant is built in a traditional Hanok style from the ceiling to the walls and the various furniture placed around creating a nice atmosphere. 

Things to Keep In Mind

All Creatrip Members can recieve a 10% discount on all menus by presenting the coupon. 

You do not need to make a reservation before using the coupon. 

If you have any problems using the coupon, please contact us at help@creatrip.com 

Our Visit

There is a cute tiger drawn in the entrance. This is the mascot of Insadong Garlic Bossam

If you go inside you will feel the atmosphere of a Hanok (Korean Traditional House). The hall is set up with a table and chair.

There is also a room for groups where you have to take your seat off and sit down on the floor to eat. 

We ordered the Set Meal for 3 People.

*Garlic Bossam (Medium) + Kimchi Jjim (Small) + Pot Makgeolli

These are the side dishes that come out right away. (Starting from the right Onion pickles, Stir-fried Kimchi, and Stir-fried Seaweed Stems)

After the side dishes, the Makgeolli comes out! Makgeolli is a fermented traditional Korean alcohol drink using ingredients such as (Rice, Barley, and Flour). Insadong Garlic Bossam provides you with Makgeolli they personally made in the store. You can choose between Chestnut or Nurungji Makgeolli.

We ordered the Chestnut Makgeolli. You can drink it using the Makgeolli-specific glass. To explain the taste of Chestnut Makgeolli, you can think about it as a carbonated chestnut flavor which is different from normal alcohol. 

As you drink the Makgeolli, the garlic bossam will come out.

The sliced radish and garlic sauce that comes out together with the garlic bossam is a great combination together. The special characteristic of this sauce is that the garlic is mixed with citron. You may think the spicy taste of the garlic and the refreshing taste of citron may not go well together but if you come here and actually eat it you will not think about that again.

The garlic sauce is not spicy so you can dip the bossam in a lot of the sauce as well. Just writing about it makes me want to eat it again.

If you don't want to dip it in the sauce every time you can just pour the sauce onto the Bossam! You can eat it depending on your preference   

The next is Kimchi Jjim. It is a dish that almost all Koreans like with a whole boiled pork and nicely fermented kimchi inside the dish.

You can eat the kimchi and meat but cutting into nice pieces to eat in one bite. The meat is boiled so that it is really tender to eat.

Insadong Garlic Bossam is the perfect restaurant to come to regardless of who you come with such as your loved on, friend, family or anyone. The price itself is not that expensive given that you receive bossam, kimchi jjim, and makgeolli. The taste isn't that strong either so if it is your first time trying Korean food this is a good place to get a kick start!

We strongly recommend you come to Insadong Garlic Bossam if you are ever in the area. Present your coupon and get 10% off too!

How to Get There

Come out of Anguk Station Exit 5.

Go straight until you see the Insadong sign. 

If you see the Insadong 10-gil sign, turn right!

Go Straight.

Go into the left alley of Jeongmyeongdang store. If you go into the alley you will be able to see the Garlic Bossam sign!

If you go straight into the alley (1 minute walk) you will be able to see the Insadong Garlic Bossam sign. Go left.

If you go left you will be able to see Insadong Garlic Bossam!

Coupon

Garlic Bossam Coupon

Click the ‘COUPON’ button at the bottom to claim yours now!

We hope that you will be able to try this delicious bossam when you get a chance in Seoul! If you have any additional questions, leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can also follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!