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Myeongrang Sikdang (Traditional Yukgaejang shop)
A modest Daejeon institution serving royal court–style from a 1975 recipe — known for its leek-heavy 'pa-gae-jang' and a clean, savory beef broth.
DaejeonKorean Food > Stews & Boiled Dishes
4.2
(58 reviews)Opened in 1975 and devoted to a single dish, Myeongrang Sikdang serves a royal court–style made from a recipe passed down within the founder’s family — the founder’s aunt was once a sanggung (court lady) in King Sunjong’s royal kitchen. The signature bowl is nicknamed 'pa-gae-jang' for the generous pile of green onions; the soup is made from long-simmered beef bone stock with brisket and leeks, producing a clean, savory flavor rather than sharp heat. The scallions are briefly blanched to take off the bite and highlight a cool, refreshing note. The first serving arrives heaped with meat and green onions — locals recommend eating some solids first, then adding rice to the remaining broth.
Local Tips
- •Single-dish spot specializing in a family-recipe, palace-influenced yukgaejang
- •Bowl piled with blanched green onions and tender brisket — eat some solids first, then mix in rice
- •Open daily for lunch only (11:00–15:00); takeout available and reservations are not accepted
Menu
Naengdong (Frozen — takeaway)6,000 KRW
Eorini Pa-gae-jang (Children's, milder green-onion )8,000 KRW
(Royal-style beef & leek soup — milder than usual)10,000 KRW
Pa-gae-jang (Leek-heavy )10,000 KRW
(Korean green onion pancake)15,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Stews & Boiled Dishes
- Address
- 56-20 Taejeon-ro, Dong District, Daejeon
- Operating Hours
- Daily 11:00–15:00
- Phone
- 042-623-5031
- Website
- Visit Website →
- Facilities
- Takeout,No reservations
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Glossary
- Pa‑gaejang
- A variation of yukgaejang that emphasizes scallions (pa); can be lighter in texture and is sometimes offered in mild versions.
- Pajeon
- A savory green onion pancake, often shared as a side with soups or enjoyed with dipping sauce.
- Yukgaejang
- A hearty, spicy beef soup with shredded beef, vegetables, and plenty of scallions; typically quite warming and fiery.
