It was reportedly frequented by significant politicians in the country, and its food was delivered to the South Korean presidential residence the Blue House a number of times.

[4][2] She set up a roadside food stall and began selling a variety of namul dishes and soups.

[4] After the second generation Lee Jeong-rye (이정례; 李正禮) took over the restaurant, she changed its name to Cheonil Sikdang.

South Korean leader Park Chung Hee ate at the restaurant four times.

[4][2] The food has reportedly been delivered to the South Korean former presidential residence the Blue House on a number of occasions.

[2] South Korean leader Ahn Woo-man [ko], Minister of Justice, dined at the restaurant in 1995.