[1] In 2013, it was made a Seoul Future Heritage in recognition of its historical value and quality.

[3][4] The restaurant was founded in 1937 (during the Japanese colonial period, when Seoul was called Keijō), near its current location, by couple Choi Dong-seon (최동선) and Lee Gan-nan (이간난).

[5][6] It was founded in around a time when there were many lumberjacks who worked in the area; it was popular among this demographic.

[6] Eventually, the restaurant was passed onto the second generation of owners: Choi Chang-ik and Kim Jae-in.

[6] The third generation owner had been working at a company, and reportedly had not intended to take over the family business.