"This is a High-Class Restaurant!" ๐คฏ Kwak Tube, Jung Ryeo-won Also Fell for Boryeong's 'Mukjeon' Restaurant? (ft. Jeon Hyun-moo's 'Soy Sauce' Treat at 'Seongju Grandma's Mukchon', a 3-Generation Muk Eatery)
Everyone! Did you watch 'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan 3' yesterday? They visited a place where the scent alone made you exclaim, "This place smells healthy!" Food tourism masters Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube once again discovered an 'amazing' restaurant. Their destination this time was Boryeong, Chungnam.
Even I, who initially dismissed muk (acorn jelly) with "Muk is all the same everywhere~," was captivated watching actors Lee Jung-eun and Jung Ryeo-won join in for an 'unprecedented muk course meal'. Lee Jung-eun, a self-proclaimed 'muk enthusiast' who once said, "I used a muk diet in the past," was utterly charmed by this 3-generation muk house.
Kwak Tube exclaimed, "This is perfect as a drinking snack!" and Jung Ryeo-won praised it, saying, "This is on par with a high-class restaurant." Moreover, Jeon Hyun-moo was so impressed by the taste that he even treated all the staff to 'this' as a 'holiday gift'! I will meticulously cover everything, in over 1500 characters, to reveal the identity of this 3-generation traditional muk house!
"I've never had muk this chewy before!" - an exclamation that naturally comes to mind. 'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan,' where Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube search for 'authentic restaurants,' visited 'Seongju Grandma's Mukchon,' a muk house continuing its 3-generation tradition, in this Boryeong episode.
Joined by muk enthusiast actor Lee Jung-eun and Jung Ryeo-won! "A muk course meal is possible?" How did the 'dotorimuk (acorn jelly) feast' that impressed these four gourmands taste? Let's take a closer look now.
1. "A Place That Makes Muk for 3 Generations!" ๐ฒ Seongju Grandma's Mukchon (Basic Information)
First, here's the basic information about this 'authentic' restaurant praised by the cast. It might be helpful before your visit.
- Restaurant Name: Seongju Grandma's Mukchon (์ฑ์ฃผํ ๋งค๋ฌต์ด)
- Location: 628 Seongjusan-ro, Seongju-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungnam
- Restaurant Features:
- It is an 'authentic' muk specialty restaurant boasting a long history of making and selling muk for three generations.
- They offer cheonggukjang (fermented soybean paste) made directly from 100% domestic beans, and homemade dotorimuk (acorn jelly) and memilmuk (buckwheat jelly), allowing you to taste the freshness and dedication of the ingredients.
- Nearby Attractions:
- Gaehwa Art Park (๊ฐํ์์ ๊ณต์) (approx. 1 minute by car): A pleasant art park to visit before or after your meal.
- Seongjusan Natural Recreation Forest (์ฑ์ฃผ์ฐ ์์ฐํด์๋ฆผ) (approx. 4 minutes by car): It is close to a recreation forest where you can enjoy beautiful nature and relax.
- Parking Information: A very spacious private parking lot is available right in front of the restaurant, so you can visit comfortably without worrying about parking.
- Business Hours: Open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Regular Day Off: The first and third Mondays of every month are regular holidays, so please be sure to check before visiting.
2. "Is This Muk?!" ๐คฏ The Muk Course Meal That Enchanted the Four (Menu & Price)
"Let's try every dish made with muk!" With muk enthusiast Lee Jung-eun's declaration, a table full of diverse muk dishes was served. Here are some of the main dishes from 'Seongju Grandma's Mukchon' that impressed all the cast members.
- 1️⃣ Ganjang Mukmuchim (Seasoned Muk with Soy Sauce) (15,000 KRW)
- Menu Feature: This dish maximizes the subtle yet deep aroma inherent in dotorimuk. It is seasoned with fresh vegetables without being overly stimulating, offering a healthy taste.
- Cast Reaction: Jeon Hyun-moo admired the rich muk aroma, saying, "The acorn scent is really strong." Seasoned with chili oil, minced garlic, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds, it offers a 'healthy umami' flavor that harmonizes with the muk's simple taste.
- 2️⃣ Mukjeon (Muk Pancake) (12,000 KRW) ๐ (Today's star, highly praised on the show!)
- Menu Feature: Made by mixing 70% chewy yet soft acorn flour with 30% pancake flour in a golden ratio. It is pan-fried until golden, almost 'deep-fried', boasting a perfect texture that is **crispy on the outside and chewy/soft on the inside**.
- Cast Reaction:
- Jung Ryeo-won: "This is almost on par with a high-class restaurant!" she exclaimed, surprised by the mukjeon's refined taste.
- Kwak Tube: "I never knew mukjeon could be so rich in flavor. It's an absolute perfect drinking snack!" he praised, giving a thumbs-up.
- (Key Point!) ➡️ The unique subtle bitterness of muk blends exquisitely with the savory scent of perilla oil (speculated), leading all cast members to rave that it was "a taste that made it impossible to stop eating!"
- 3️⃣ Mukbap (Muk with Broth and Rice) (10,000 KRW)
- Menu Feature: You can choose between a refreshing dongchimi (radish kimchi) broth for 'cold mukbap' or a warm meat broth for 'hot mukbap'. The combination of rice and muk makes it a hearty and easily digestible meal.
- Cast Reaction: Jeon Hyun-moo praised it as "a taste that revives the body when eaten in midsummer." Topped generously with gim (seaweed flakes), shredded cucumber, and perilla powder, it boasts a savory and clean flavor with an earthy essence.
- 4️⃣ Cheonggukjang Jjigae (Fermented Soybean Paste Stew) (10,000 KRW)
- Menu Feature: True to a grandmother's touch! This stew is made with rich, savory cheonggukjang that they ferment themselves. It's a perfect and healthy ending to any meal.
- Cast Reaction: Kwak Tube stated that he experienced a new world, exclaiming, "That you can have a course meal like this with muk... it's completely a new form of Korean cuisine!"
3. ๐ธ "Ma'am, I'll Take All the Soy Sauce!" Jeon Hyun-moo's 'Big-Hearted' FLEX! (Maker of Good Deeds)
The true expertise of 'Seongju Grandma's Mukchon' was not just in its muk dishes, but in the taste of all the **'jang (sauces)'** used in the food! As the meal progressed, Lee Jung-eun asked, "Do you also sell your sauces?"
The owner replied, "The gochujang (chili paste) is sold out, but there's a little soy sauce left. We also offer nationwide delivery!" Hearing this, Jeon Hyun-moo immediately exclaimed, **"Soy sauce! Give me the soy sauce! (To the staff) I should give this to everyone as a holiday gift!"**
What a grand gesture from 'Big-Hearted Hyun-moo'! Deeply moved by the taste, Jeon Hyun-moo paid the 'golden bell' right then and there, treating **all the cast and production staff** to **'handmade soy sauce for holiday gifts'**. Kwak Tube, seeing this, emphasized, **"This good deed must be broadcast!"** One can only imagine how special the soy sauce must have tasted for him to gift it to everyone.
4. (TMI) Lee Jung-eun's 'Muk Diet' & 'Clean Eating' Pro Tips!
On this day, 'muk enthusiast' Lee Jung-eun surprised everyone by sharing her 'muk diet' experience, saying, "Before filming a project, I **survived for a month solely on muk**." (Kwak Tube commented, "I was surprised how much thinner she looked than on screen.")
- [Why is Muk good for dieting? ๐ค]
- Low Calories: Muk is very low in calories, around 40-50kcal per 100g, making it ideal for dieting.
- High Satiety: Approximately 80-90% of muk is water, and it's rich in dietary fiber, keeping you feeling full for a long time with a small amount. It is also easily digestible and light on the stomach.
- Clean Eating: With very little fat and low carbohydrate content, muk is gaining popularity again among Gen Z, who pursue healthy and clean eating, appearing in 'muk lunchboxes' and 'muk salads'.
"Muk was such an appealing food!" ๐ฒ 'Jeon Hyun-moo's Plan 3' Boryeong episode was more than just a 'mukbang'. It was pure 'healing,' blending the traditional taste passed down through 'three generations' with the 'authentic' reactions of stars moved by that taste.
I'm particularly curious about the **'Mukjeon'**, which was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the 'handmade soy sauce' that Jeon Hyun-moo was so impressed with that he gifted it to his staff. This soy sauce, along with their gochujang and cheonggukjang, is so popular that many regulars order it via delivery, proving its guaranteed quality.
Are you planning a trip to Boryeong, Chungnam? After visiting Gaehwa Art Park or Seongjusan Recreation Forest, a healthy and delicious 'muk course meal' at 'Seongju Grandma's Mukchon' is highly recommended! How about heading to Boryeong this weekend for a taste of flavor and healing?
Among 'Mukjeon' vs 'Mukbap' vs 'Mukmuchim'... what is your 'favorite' muk dish? Please share your pick in the comments below! ๐
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