I heard there’s a decent sundae-guk (blood sausage soup) place in Shingil, so I decided to check it out.
Found this King Kong Mart on the way
This is what it looks like. Seems like there are a few of these around.
Inside
Honestly, I feel like there’s barely any difference between this and actually going to China. Everything you’d find in a Chinese supermarket is here. Chinese marts and restaurants are popping up all over Seoul; I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not.
Sigol Sundae
The neighborhood seems to be becoming quite “Chinese,” but a traditional Korean sundae shop is still holding its own.
The tables
Very simple. I think the best part about this place is the welcoming atmosphere for solo diners.
The menu
They have a sundae set meal.
Side dishes
A pretty standard spread.
Sundae
They really know how to make it. It’s been a while since I’ve had such delicious blood sausage.
Sundae-guk
It wasn’t too spicy and was very easy to eat.
The meats
The portions were quite generous.
Street view
After a good meal, I walked around the neighborhood and felt like the area is in the middle of some kind of transition.
The scenery
This is the scenery from the winter of 2025; I wonder how it will change in the future.
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