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Jinrojip (Jinro House)
A Daejeon institution famous as the original house of — chunky tofu braised in a deeply savory, slightly spicy sauce. Casual, historic spot that’s beloved for its clean yet addictive heat.
DaejeonKorean Food > Hanjeongsik
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(54 reviews)Jinrojip is known in Daejeon as the original house of (spicy braised tofu). Founded in 1969 as a pojangmacha-style stall selling anju (food paired with drinks), it moved into a storefront as customers kept coming for its tofu dishes. The signature features chunky tofu deeply soaked in a savory, slightly fiery sauce — genuinely spicy but with a clean finish that keeps people coming back. You can choose from three spice levels (hot, medium, mild), and there’s also a popular tofu-and-squid version.
Local Tips
- •Signature: Dubu Duruchigi—large tofu pieces simmered in a richly seasoned, spicy-sweet sauce
- •Choose your heat level (hot / medium / mild); also available with squid for extra texture
- •Casual, long-running local spot (open daily); reservations accepted but no parking
Menu
(extra noodles)1,500 KRW
Dubu + Ojingeo (tofu + squid)18,000 KRW
(Large)26,000 KRW
(Small)13,000 KRW
(Medium)20,000 KRW
Dubu-jeon (tofu pancake)6,000 KRW
Buchu-jeon (chive pancake)6,000 KRW
(Large) (boiled pork slices)35,000 KRW
(Small) (boiled pork slices)18,000 KRW
(Medium) (boiled pork slices)26,000 KRW
Ojingeo-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried squid)25,000 KRW
Ojingeo-jjigae (squid stew)25,000 KRW
Kalguksu (hand-cut noodle soup)5,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Hanjeongsik
- Address
- 45-5 Junggyo-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
- Operating Hours
- Daily 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Phone
- 042-226-0914
- Facilities
- Reservations accepted,Parking: none
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Glossary
- Dubu Duruchigi
- A spicy, saucy stir-fry centered on tofu (dubu), often cooked with gochujang and served communally.
- Guksu-sari
- Extra noodles added to soups or stews near the end of the meal to soak up remaining broth or sauce.
- Suyuk
- Sliced boiled pork served chilled or room-temperature with dipping sauces—used to temper spicy dishes.
