Yeji Sikdang (Yeji Bunsik)
예지식당 (예지분식)
A Korean home-style diner in a Myeongdong side street. It opens at 05:30 Monday to Saturday, one of the earliest openings in the area. Map apps list it as Yeji Sikdang and travel guides also call it Yeji Bunsik. It is about a five-minute walk from Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 5.
Last checked: 2026-09-30·Desk-researched — not yet verified on site
Reservation
None of the sources checked mention reservations. Treat it as a diner you simply walk into.
Payment
Sources disagree on payment: Trip.com says cards are accepted, a DiningCode review says they are not, and gotoeat contradicts itself on the same page. Bring cash.
Hours
Mon–Sat 05:30–21:00 · Closed: Sundays vary by source (05:30–14:00, or closed per Kakao Map)
Tips
- Sunday opening is not settled. Several online listings give 05:30–14:00, but Kakao Map marks Sunday 4 October 2026 as a closed day. Kakao shows hours by date, so it is unclear whether that is a one-off or a regular Sunday closure. If you plan a Sunday visit, check a map app the day before.
- Kakao Map gives the address as 17-3 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu (lot address Myeongdong 1-ga 43), matching Trip.com and EatingSeoul; only DiningCode lists 18-1 Myeongdong 7-gil. A 2019 Japanese guide gives the opening time as 05:00, so before 06:00 the door may still be shut.
- Hours were checked against online maps and listings on 30 September 2026. They change, so confirm on a map app before going.
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Reviews
Visitor reviews. Unlike the information above, these are not checked by the editors.
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