Heritage Restaurants · Chueotang

The best Chueotang in Korea

In Korea, the best Chueotang (loach soup, 추어탕) tends to come from the places that have lasted. Each of these 13 restaurants is an officially recognized 백년가게, a business the Korean Ministry of SMEs certifies for 30 or more years of continuous operation. Korea's restaurant scene turns over fast, so a place that has served the same dish for decades has earned the word "best." Pick one near you and open it in your own map app for photos, hours, and directions.

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Best Chueotang in Jeonbuk

4 heritage spots

Saejip (새집)

Heritage · 30+ yrsChueotang

A loach soup (Chueotang) restaurant in Namwon-si, Jeonbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Namwon-si, Jeonbuk

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3daewonjohalmaechueotang (3대원조할매추어탕)

Heritage · 30+ yrsChueotang

A loach soup (Chueotang) restaurant in Namwon-si, Jeonbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Namwon-si, Jeonbuk

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Chueohyang (추어향)

Heritage · 30+ yrsChueotang

A loach soup (Chueotang) restaurant in Namwon-si, Jeonbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Namwon-si, Jeonbuk

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Heungbugolnamwonchueotang (흥부골남원추어탕)

Heritage · 30+ yrsChueotang

A loach soup (Chueotang) restaurant in Namwon-si, Jeonbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Namwon-si, Jeonbuk

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Best Chueotang in Busan

3 heritage spots

Wonjoseokdaechueotang (원조석대추어탕)

Heritage · 30+ yrsChueotang

A loach soup (Chueotang) restaurant in Haeundae-gu, Busan, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Haeundae-gu, Busan

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Gamasotchueotang (가마솥추어탕)

Post Office Pick '24·'25·'26ChueotangFrom ₩10,000

A restaurant known for clear, refreshing soup boiled straight in a cauldron. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).

📍 Buk-gu, Busan

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Sigolchueotang (시골추어탕)

Post Office Pick '24·'25·'26ChueotangFrom ₩9,000

A loach soup (chueotang) restaurant with rich broth like eating at a countryside home. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).

📍 Gangseo-gu, Busan

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Best Chueotang in Seoul

1 heritage spot

Yonggeumok (용금옥)

Heritage · 30+ yrsChueotang

A loach soup (Chueotang) restaurant in Jongro-gu, Seoul, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Jongro-gu, Seoul

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Best Chueotang in Gangwon

1 heritage spot

Wonjubokchueotang (원주복추어탕)

Heritage · 30+ yrsChueotang

A loach soup (Chueotang) restaurant in Wonju-si, Gangwon, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Wonju-si, Gangwon

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Best Chueotang in Gyeonggi

1 heritage spot

Chungnamsikdang (충남식당)

Heritage · 30+ yrsChueotang

A loach soup (Chueotang) restaurant in Guri-si, Gyeonggi, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Guri-si, Gyeonggi

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Best Chueotang in Gyeongnam

1 heritage spot

Jinmichueotang (진미추어탕)

Post Office Pick '24·'25·'26ChueotangFrom ₩9,000

Rich cauldron-cooked loach soup with 20 years of tradition and nostalgic flavor. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).

📍 Milyang-si, Gyeongnam

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