Ottuki Sikpum's yellow sign by day

Seongsu-dong, Seoul · since 1994

오뚜기식품

Seongsu-dong's unchanging home cooking, since 1994

From a tiny corner shop to a beloved local tavern over 30 years — home-style Korean meals from the owner everyone calls Ottuki Ajumma.

Directions 02-465-5957

About

Time-honored, the same taste

In 1994, when Seongsu-dong was still a factory district, a small corner shop with a faded yellow sign — ‘Ottuki Sikpum’ — opened its doors.

The owner, known to all as Ottuki Ajumma, cooked so well that she began serving everyday favorites like spicy pork, kimchi stew, and grilled pork belly — and the shop quietly became the neighborhood's kitchen and favorite tavern.

House-fermented kimchi, hand-cut Korean pork, a taste that never changes. For over 30 years it has carried the memories of Seongsu-dong's people.

  • 1994 Founded · 30+ years in place
  • House-made kimchi & hand-cut pork
  • Tavern a Seongsu-dong classic
오뚜기식품

Story

From a corner shop to the neighborhood's kitchen

The road Ottuki Sikpum has walked. Not a grand timeline — just the record of a taste that kept one alley alive.

  1. 1994

    It began as the corner shop ‘Ottuki Sikpum’

    When Seongsu-dong was a factory district, the neighborhood's day began here, beneath a yellow sign.

  2. ●

    From shop to kitchen

    Word spread about the owner's cooking. Spicy pork, kimchi stew, braised chicken, pork belly — everyday favorites became the menu, one by one.

  3. ●

    A gathering place — and a tavern

    Where factory workers unwound after a long day. A glass of soju and a warm dish held the joys and sorrows of the neighborhood.

  4. ●

    By word of mouth — sought from afar

    A hidden Seongsu-dong institution, now visited even by broadcasters and celebrities.

  5. Today

    30+ years, the same taste

    Today, too, she ferments the kimchi, cuts the meat, and sets the table — just as in 1994.

A handwritten note left by Ottuki Ajumma
“— 오뚜기 아줌마 —”
A handwritten note left by Ottuki Ajumma

Signature Menu

The Ottuki Table

Home cooking, simmered and stir-fried fresh each day. A warm meal made with honest ingredients.

Jeyuk-bokkeum — Spicy Stir-fried Pork — Spicy stir-fried pork with lettuce wraps and a generous spread of side dishes — a hearty meal made with Korean pork. Signature

Jeyuk-bokkeum — Spicy Stir-fried Pork min. 2

₩10,000 / person

Spicy stir-fried pork with lettuce wraps and a generous spread of side dishes — a hearty meal made with Korean pork.

Pork Belly (Premium) — Top-grade pork belly grilled crisp outside, juicy inside — served griddle-side with house-made kimchi.

Pork Belly (Premium)

600g₩48,000

Top-grade pork belly grilled crisp outside, juicy inside — served griddle-side with house-made kimchi.

Kimchi-jjigae — Kimchi Stew — House-fermented kimchi meets Korean pork. The owner hand-cuts the meat into big pieces and simmers it down.

Kimchi-jjigae — Kimchi Stew min. 2

₩9,000 / person

House-fermented kimchi meets Korean pork. The owner hand-cuts the meat into big pieces and simmers it down.

Gyeran-mari — Rolled Omelette — A thick rolled omelette packed with chives — the perfect side for a drink.

Gyeran-mari — Rolled Omelette

₩15,000

A thick rolled omelette packed with chives — the perfect side for a drink.

More on the Menu

  • Pork Neck(Premium) 600g₩48,000
  • Hanwoo Sirloin(Korean Beef) 200g₩35,000
  • Spicy Braised Chicken(L)min. 2 ₩35,000
  • Pollock Stewmin. 2 ₩9,000 / person
  • Tofu & Kimchi(L) ₩18,000
  • Spicy Hagfish ₩13,000
  • Spicy Baby Octopus ₩13,000
  • Grilled Spam ₩15,000
  • Fried Rice Ask
  • Ramyeon ₩5,000
  • Soju ₩3,000
  • Beer ₩4,000

Rice charged separately · water & drinks self-serve · meal dishes (except à la carte) require a minimum of 2.

The owner writes the menu by hand on cardboard, so prices may change. Inquiries: 02-465-5957

Welcome Guests

Faces who found this alley

A hidden Seongsu-dong gem — guests come from afar, and from TV and entertainment too, for Ottuki Ajumma's cooking.

Visit

Visit Us

A neighborhood institution in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. It's best to call ahead to confirm hours.

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📍Address
서울 성동구 아차산로11길 27 윈스타워 1층 105호 (Lot no.) 성수동2가 278-51
🕒Hours
Opens 8:00 Closes around 9–10 pm (flexible) Often later if guests are in and the owner has the energy Open year-round · closed only on Korean holidays (that day) Sundays: closed in the morning (church); opens around 3–4 pm — please call ahead
📞Phone
02-465-5957 Reservations 010-6711-7234
🚗Parking
Free parking — 1–2 cars before 6 pm, 3–4 after (no valet)
✅Amenities
Phone reservations · separate restrooms Credit & debit cards accepted (though the owner loves cash 😊)
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FAQ

Before You Visit

Can I make a reservation?

We're not a reservation-only place — feel free to just walk in. If you'd like to book ahead, it's by the owner's phone only (Reservations 010-6711-7234). Note: meal dishes (except à la carte) require a minimum of 2 people.

How late are you open?

Usually until around 9–10 pm, but it's flexible — often later if guests are in and the owner has the energy. Call ahead to be sure.

Are you ever closed?

Open year-round. We only close on the day of major Korean holidays (Seollal & Chuseok).

Is there parking?

Yes, free of charge — 1–2 cars before 6 pm, 3–4 after. No valet service.

Do you accept cards?

Yes, both credit and debit cards. (Though the owner does love cash 😊)

Where is the restroom?

Separate men's/women's, and spotless. Step outside, turn left twice, go straight — and ta-da, it's inside the building.

What about menu prices?

The owner writes the menu by hand on cardboard, so prices can change. Please confirm on your visit. Rice is extra; water and drinks are self-serve.

What's popular?

Premium pork belly, spicy pork, and kimchi stew are perennial favorites. Spicy hagfish, baby octopus, and the rolled omelette pair perfectly with a drink.