Gimbap Restaurant in Gwanghwamun: Teacher Kim’s Baruda

“Teacher Kim’s Baruda” is a premium gimbap chain in South Korea that can be found in various locations. You can also find Teacher Kim’s Baruda in the Gwanghwamun area, located west of Gwanghwamun Square.

Situated on the first floor across from Building 3 of Gyeonghuigung’s Morning Office Tel, this restaurant is small but always bustling with many customers.

“Gwanghwamun Gimbap Restaurant: Teacher Kim’s Baruda”

Teacher Kim’s Baruda is a premium gimbap restaurant. As the name suggests, the menu you can find here is “gimbap.” They offer various gimbap options, from the basic “Baru Gimbap” to a range of other gimbap variations. Additionally, they provide simple menu items like dumplings, rice, and noodles, which fall under the category of “snack” menu items.

“Gimbap”

Baru Gimbap: ₩3,900
Spicy Pickled Radish Gimbap: ₩4,500
Cream Cheese Walnut Gimbap: ₩4,800
Spicy Perilla Leaf Gimbap: ₩4,900
Tuna Gimbap: ₩4,900
Spicy Pork Wrap Gimbap: ₩5,000
Pork Cutlet Gimbap: ₩5,000
Shrimp Tempura Gimbap: ₩5,000
Our Aged Tuna Gimbap: ₩5,900
Bulgogi Gimbap: ₩5,500

“Dumplings”

Galbi Dumplings: ₩4,500
Shrimp Shiitake Dumplings: ₩4,500
Spicy Pork Fried Dumplings: ₩5,000
Shrimp Dim Sum Fried Dumplings: ₩5,000

“Rice”

Shrimp Shiitake Rice Cake Dumpling Soup: ₩7,000
Baru Samgyejuk (three-tiered porridge): ₩7,500
Tender Chicken Curry: ₩8,000
Dallae Hyang Soy Sauce Bibimbap: ₩8,000
Iron Plate Pork Deopbap: ₩8,500
Iron Plate Bulgogi Deopbap: ₩8,500
Baru Sirloin Pork Cutlet: ₩8,000
Cheese Sirloin Pork Cutlet: ₩9,000

“Noodles”

Seafood Jjamppong Ramen: ₩5,800
Baru Anchovy Noodles: ₩5,900
Fish Cake Tempura Udon: ₩5,900
Andong Guksi (Korean noodle soup): ₩6,500
Chewy Cold Udon: ₩6,500
Teacher Kim’s Bibim Noodles: ₩6,900
Galarak Tteokbokki: ₩6,900
Cheese Galarak Tteokbokki: ₩8,300
Shrimp Dim Sum Curry Udon: ₩8,300
Chicken Breast Cold Noodles: ₩7,500
Baru Kongguksu (soybean noodles): ₩8,000

“A Great Place for a Simple Meal”

“Teacher Kim’s Baruda” is a great place to solve your meal needs with a simple dish. You can have a meal that’s not too heavy but still satisfying.

The restaurant has about 10 seats. Although the seating arrangement is a bit tight due to the small space, the turnover is quick, so you can secure a seat relatively quickly.

During this visit, I ordered Galbi Dumplings, Bibim Noodles, and Gimbap. I opted for these dishes as they offer a variety of menu options for a simple meal.

Located in the Gwanghwamun area, it’s a convenient place for a quick meal. It’s a good choice if you’re looking for a meal that’s not too heavy.

“Seoul Gwanghwamun, Teacher Kim’s Baruda”