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Gu-eup Halmae Mukjip (traditional muk house — acorn & buckwheat jelly bowls)

A humble, long-running spot in Okcheon where acorn and seasonal buckwheat jelly bowls come with kimchi and the owner's famous dongchimi broth.

ChungbukKorean Food > Hanjeongsik (traditional set-style dining)
3.9
(13 reviews)
A straightforward, locally loved (jelly) restaurant known for its acorn (dotorimuk) and buckwheat (memilmuk) bowls. You can choose from memilmuk, dotorimuk, or the local-style ‘golpae’ versions; in summer memilmuk is often unavailable, so only dotorimuk is offered. A dotorimuk order arrives as a bowl of acorn jelly with kimchi, seasoned soy sauce and gim flakes, plus either dongchimi broth or a seasoned soup—dongchimi made by the owner for over 40 years is especially well regarded.

Local Tips

  • •Specializes in dotorimuk and seasonal memilmuk served in simple bowls with kimchi, seasoned soy and gim flakes
  • •Dongchimi (radish water kimchi) made by the owner for 40+ years is the standout accompaniment
  • •Memilmuk is seasonal (mainly winter) — in summer expect only acorn muk; reservations and parking available

Menu

Dotorigolpae- (acorn jelly, local golpae style)9,000 KRW
Dotorimuk (cold / warm) (acorn jelly served chilled or warm)8,000 KRW
Dotorijeon (acorn jelly pancake)7,000 KRW
Golpae- (buckwheat jelly, local golpae style)12,000 KRW
Memilmuk (winter only) (buckwheat jelly, available in winter)10,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Hanjeongsik (traditional set-style dining)
Address
46 Hyangsu-gil, Okcheon-eup, Okcheon County, North Chungcheong Province
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Operating Hours
Daily 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
Facilities
Takeout,Reservations accepted,Parking available

Glossary

Dotori
Acorn — used to make dotorimuk (acorn jelly), a traditional, nutty-flavored muk
Halmae
Literally 'grandmother' — used in shop names to signal home-style, traditional recipes
Memil
Buckwheat — used to make memil-muk (buckwheat jelly), commonly served in colder months
Muk
A savory Korean jelly made from ground grain or nuts (here: acorn or buckwheat), often seasoned and sliced as a side or salad

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