Oncheonjip

Don't let the beautiful Hanok house decor fool you. The food is even better. On our last night in Seoul, we saw the beautiful decor, we decided to try Oncheonjip. Inside the dining area is normal. All dining area has views into the beautiful foggy courtyard with a small pond. The bathrooms have little hobbit like doors, the bathroom inside was maybe 6 feet tall. Everything felt right in line with the Hanok theme. The food came promptly, we had some shabu seasoning in the shape of polar bears. The meats and vegetables were very fresh, the broth was seasoned wonderfully, creating a wonderful combination of tastes when it hits the mouth. The tempura was absolutely amazing, as good as ones we've had in Japan, better than some of them. Being from the NYC area, this is better shabu than even many of the high end places in NYC. I was very impressed with Oncheonjip. Everything was great, from staff, service, decor and food

The ambience of the restaurant is lovely—traditional and very calming, perfect for a relaxed meal. As for the service, there isn’t much interaction beyond ordering at the front, so I can’t comment much on that. The food itself is okay—not the best, but not bad either. We tried the miso set, which was recommended as the most popular option, but the broth was quite bland and lacked depth. The meat quality was just so-so. I wasn’t a fan of the dipping sauces provided; the soy sauce was sweet and tangy, and the other was sweet chili—both felt like unusual choices for this type of dish. Perhaps I was expecting a more traditional shabu-shabu experience. Overall, I’d recommend this place if you’re looking for a light meal with a pleasant atmosphere, but don’t expect to be blown away by the food

Picturesque shabu shabu restaurant, with a nice ambiance. The food was delicious and the ingredients super fresh. The pancake was very good and, overall, our group had a great time. Service was professional but there was not much interaction with the staff, since they mostly dropped the food on the table and gave us some basic instructions about how to get it ready. Still, I would go back here, especially with the experience obtained from my first visit.

One of our favourite meals in Seoul! We had the miso shabu, spicy shabu set with tempura side. The meat was great quality and tempura was seasoned well with a good crunch. Ingredients felt fresh. Nice photogenic area, located in a traditional building. Be sure to be early, as there is usually a queue even before opening. Make sure to input your details on the machine at the door to secure your place!

Charming traditional style shabushabu restaurant jam packed with customers. Make a reservation for sure. Presentation was nice. Small servings and almost non existent service (only service you get is when the order is taken and food was brought to the table). I guess the servers are too busy to cater the constant flow of customers. This is a shoes off restaurant where you habe to sit on the floor.