Bonjuk

Bonjuk (본죽) is Korea's No. 1 rice porridge (juk) chain with approximately 1,600+ locations, founded in 2002. Endorsed by Korean superstar actor Gong Yoo. Bonjuk transformed traditional Korean juk from a humble home-cooked dish into a mainstream fast-casual meal with premium ingredients. The most popular item is Abalone Porridge (전복죽, ₩13,000) — silky rice porridge studded with tender abalone pieces. Other must-tries: Sweet Pumpkin Porridge (₩10,500), Ginseng Chicken (₩12,000), Premium 3x Abalone (₩21,000), and Truffle Abalone (₩17,000). Perfect comfort food for tourists: gentle on the stomach (ideal after a night of Korean BBQ or soju), nutritious, and available in both savory and sweet varieties. Great for travelers with dietary sensitivities — naturally gluten-free options available. Baby porridge menu for families. English/photo menus at most locations. Found in every major tourist district. Also operates in 15+ countries including US, Japan, and Australia.