Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

The history of Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street began with just two restaurants opening within a year of each other. While the restaurants primarily served mung bean pancakes and dumplings, customers wanted a hearty yet affordable accompaniment to alcohol at which point jokbal (steamed pig trotters) was added. The restaurants gained fame throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, leading to a surge in other jokbal restaurants opening up in the area. Even today, about a dozen establishments are clustered together along the main road and narrow alley, preserving the traditional flavors. The reason the street has maintained its reputation for decades, receiving unchanging love from the public from then until now, is likely due to its generous portions and delicious taste. Along with the jokbal, it is also worth trying the other side dishes served on Jokbal Street, such as bindaetteok and pajeon.