Maru Jayeonsik Gimbap — Restaurant in Seoul

Located on a small street, Maruj jaYeonsik Gimbap is an unassuming gem that serves delightful Korean gimbap. From its affordability to the delicious flavors and freshness, this street food shop is a must-try for anyone seeking a satisfying and authentic Korean rice dish.

Each gimbap is rolled with precision and care. The menu offers a variety of fillings, including classic options like vegetables and tofu.

What sets Maruj jaYeonsik Gimbap apart is its commitment to perfectly cooked rice, providing a soft and sticky base for the flavorful fillings. Every bite of gimbap bursts with the freshness of the ingredients, making it an absolute pleasure to devour. The vegetables are crisp and vibrant, adding a refreshing element to each roll.

Despite its humble appearance, the affordability of Maruj jaYeonsik Gimbap is simply unbeatable. With reasonable prices, this spot ensures that the delicious taste of authentic Korean gimbap is accessible to all. It's a great place to grab a quick and tasty bite.

Maruj jaYeonsik Gimbap is a hidden gem that delivers affordable, delicious, and freshly made Korean gimbap. Next time you find yourself craving a flavorful and satisfying meal, head over to Maruj jaYeonsik Gimbap...

This place is so good, quick and affordable that we came here twice during the week we were in Seoul. The first time we came, we walked here from Hongdae so we were hungry! We got 2 types of gimbap, kimchi dumplings, fried soy chicken, tteokbokki, and naengmyeon between my husband and I. Everything we ate was super delicious and healthy! My highlight was naengmyeon - the cold noodles with the cooling broth and radish puree were perfect on a hot, dry summer day. Highly recommend it, many great vegan options for popular Korean food.

The second time we came, we decided to get a bunch of gimbap rolls as we decided to hike up Namsan Park and we needed some food we could bring in our backpacks. It was such a perfect snack for once we got to the top of the mountain!

Our service was very friendly. The lady serving us, who I believe may be the owner, was surprised by how much we ordered the first time around. She came by with each plate every couple minutes and once she noticed we had ordered a lot, she was like “let me know if you need any takeaway boxes!” We laughed and told her how hungry we were after walking so much and gave us a big smile. Definitely check...

Recommend? Yesssss. I was so excited to be able to try all of the different classic Korean street foods. They are located like a street food vendor, so cute! Despite it being street food themed, the serving sizes are regular meal servings. I got the fish cake, tteokbokki with fish cake and bar, California roll, dumplings (mandu), and the gimbap. Everything was absolutely delicious.

Fish cake - this came skewered in a cup of broth! Just like how the street vendors have it for non-vegans. The broth is very light and perfect for a cold day.

Tteokbokki - nice and chewy with a bit of spicy and sweetness

California roll - this isn’t the American California roll. The mock protein reminds me of tuna or chicken salad. There’s nice crunch from the cucumber. Overall it’s a solid good filling roll.

Mandu - my eating mate really enjoyed this. I think it’s a normal fried dumpling.

Gimbap - the one I ordered had “spam” in it. Sometimes it can get boring eating, but the pickled radish brought the much...