Best Local Restaurants in Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Korean set course · 서울 종로구 종로1길 50

Seoul Jongno-gu Jong-ro 1-gil 50

★ 3.4 (57)₩₩

Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩20,000
Goldongban (gungjungbibimbap) (골동반 (궁중비빔밥)) ₩18,000
Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup ₩16,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩14,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩19,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩14,000

What are these dishes?

Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
Yukgaejang — A spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.

2. Mihyang (미향)

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Korean · 서울 종로구 사직로12길 29

Seoul Jongno-gu Sajik-ro 12-gil 29

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Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩30,000
Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩50,000
Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩50,000
Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩70,000

What are these dishes?

Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.

3. Sinanchon (신안촌)

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Korean · 서울 종로구 사직로12길 8

Seoul Jongno-gu Sajik-ro 12-gil 8

★ 3.7 (42)₩₩₩

Yeonpotang · clear octopus soup ₩25,000
Nakji · octopus dish ₩66,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩45,000
Hongeo-samhap · fermented skate with pork & kimchi ₩80,000
Mesaengitang (메생이탕) ₩19,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩21,000

What are these dishes?

Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Hongeo-samhap — Fermented skate eaten with boiled pork and aged kimchi — pungent, an acquired taste.
Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.

4. Hanilsikdang (한일식당)

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Seafood & fish · 서울 종로구 수표로20길 16-17

Seoul Jongno-gu Supyo-ro 20-gil 16-17

★ 3.5 (42)₩₩

Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩14,000
Galchi · cutlassfish (braised or grilled) ₩15,000
Samchigui (삼치구이) ₩14,000
Hwangtaegui (황태구이) ₩14,000
Jogigui (조기구이) ₩14,000
Kkongchigui (꽁치구이) ₩14,000

5. Ujeong (우정)

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Korean set course · 서울 종로구 인사동16길 3-1

Seoul Jongno-gu Insadong16-gil 3-1

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Jeomsimsang (점심상) ₩40,000
Jeonyeoksang (저녁상) ₩75,000

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6. Jihye (지혜)

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Korean set course · 서울 종로구 사직로10길 9-1

Seoul Jongno-gu Sajik-ro 10-gil 9-1

★ 4.2 (11)₩₩₩

Course meal ₩35,000
Course meal ₩70,000

7. Dongwonchamchi (동원참치)

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동원참치 · 서울 종로구 새문안로5가길 9

Seoul Jongno-gu Saemunallo5ga-gil 9

★ 2.9 (14)

8. Podonamu (포도나무)

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Korean · 서울 종로구 사직로 108-1

Seoul Jongno-gu Sajik-ro 108-1

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Jjangttungeotang (짱뚱어탕) ₩18,000
Yeonpotang · clear octopus soup ₩18,000
Maenaktang (매낙탕) ₩20,000
Jjangnaktang (짱낙탕) ₩20,000
Hongeo-samhap · fermented skate with pork & kimchi ₩70,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Hongeo-samhap — Fermented skate eaten with boiled pork and aged kimchi — pungent, an acquired taste.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

9. Daebanggol (대방골)

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10. Seusiwa (스시와)

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Sushi & rolls · 서울 종로구 율곡로2길 7

Seoul Jongno-gu Yulgok-ro 2-gil 7

★ 4.3 (11)

11. Nakwon (낙원)

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12. Jungwonnaejajeom (중원내자점)

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Korean · 서울 종로구 사직로12길 28

Seoul Jongno-gu Sajik-ro 12-gil 28

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13. Hoeuisil (회의실)

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14. Dalgaebi (달개비)

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15. Ilpumdangpeurimieom (일품당프리미엄)

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Shabu-shabu · 서울 종로구 새문안로5가길 7

Seoul Jongno-gu Saemunallo5ga-gil 7

★ 4.2 (17)₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩60,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩74,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩53,000

16. Jangmonimhaejangguk (장모님해장국)

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Hangover soup · 서울 종로구 진흥로 421

Seoul Jongno-gu Jinheung-ro 421

★ 3.1 (92)₩₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩11,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩11,000
Ugeojitang (우거지탕) ₩11,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩40,000
Gancheonyeop (간천엽) ₩15,000
Yangmuchim (양무침) ₩22,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

17. Yewon (예원)

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