Best Korean Food Near Dongdaemun – Must-Try Bossam Set with 20+ Side Dishes

Quick Info

  • Restaurant Name: Hansangcharim Bapsang (한상차림밥상)
  • Signature Menu: Hansang Bossam Set (한상보쌈정식)
  • Price: ₩15,000 per person (≈ $11)
  • Minimum Order: 2 people
  • Best For: Budget travelers, families, traditional Korean food
  • Location: Near Dongdaemun / Sinseoldong
Exterior of Hansangcharim Bapsang restaurant near Dongdaemun in Seoul.

Location

Located near Dongdaemun and Sinseoldong, this restaurant is easy to reach by subway or taxi.

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Intro – 동대문 한상차림밥상 보쌈정식

Traditional Korean set meal at Hansangcharim Bapsang near Dongdaemun with bossam, soup, and side dishes.

Looking for an authentic Korean meal near Dongdaemun beyond Korean BBQ and fried chicken?

Hansangcharim Bapsang is a popular local restaurant known for generous Korean set meals served with an impressive variety of side dishes. Their signature menu, the Hansang Bossam Set, includes tender bossam, soup, rice, and more than 20 traditional Korean side dishes.

This is one of those hidden local restaurants where travelers can experience a full Korean home-style meal at an affordable price.


Menu

Bossam set at Hansangcharim Bapsang near Dongdaemun with boiled pork, kimchi, and Korean side dishes.

⭐ Recommended Menu — Hansang Bossam Set

  • Hansang Bossam Set — ₩15,000 per person (~$11)
  • Minimum order: 2 people

Includes:

  • Tender sliced bossam
  • Fresh kimchi
  • Doenjang soup
  • Rice
  • 20+ Korean side dishes

Other popular menus:

  • Hansang Galbijjim Set
  • Stone Pot Bossam Set
  • Stone Pot Galbijjim Set

Experience

The side dishes can be refilled individually, making the meal even more satisfying. I recommend visiting with at least two people because the table becomes full with over 20 different side dishes.

Close-up of bossam wrapped with kimchi at Hansangcharim Bapsang near Dongdaemun in Seoul.

The bossam was soft, tender, and delicious without being greasy. Since the Hansang Bossam Set is the restaurant’s signature and most popular menu, that’s what we ordered.

I was genuinely surprised that near Dongdaemun, Seoul, you can experience so many traditional Korean dishes in a single meal. It felt like enjoying a homemade Korean feast.

Visitors especially love this restaurant for its incredible value. For around $11 per person, you get tender bossam, rice, soup, and a huge variety of refillable side dishes.


How to Order

Order for 2 People

보쌈정식 2인 주세요
(Bo-ssam Jeong-sik Ee-in Ju-se-yo)

Meaning: Bossam set for two, please.

Order for 3 People

보쌈정식 3인 주세요
(Bo-ssam Jeong-sik Sam-in Ju-se-yo)

Meaning: Bossam set for three, please.

Ask the Price

얼마예요?
(Eol-ma-ye-yo?)

Meaning: How much is it?

Ask for the Bill

계산해 주세요
(Gye-san-hae Ju-se-yo)

Meaning: Check, please.

Say Thank You

감사합니다
(Gam-sa-ham-ni-da)

Meaning: Thank you.


Final Thoughts

I believe this is a restaurant every traveler should visit at least once while exploring Seoul.

Interior seating area of Hansangcharim Bapsang restaurant near Dongdaemun.

It offers a rare chance to enjoy a generous Korean feast with authentic flavors at a very affordable price. If you want to experience traditional Korean food near Dongdaemun, this restaurant is absolutely worth visiting.


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5️⃣ Jongmyo Shrine
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Practical Information

  • Best Time to Visit: Lunch or early dinner
  • Recommended Group Size: 2–4 people
  • Payment: Cash / Card accepted
  • Family Friendly: Yes
Menu board at Hansangcharim Bapsang showing bossam sets and Korean meal prices.

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