Best Local Restaurants in Jung-gu, Seoul

7,095 real local restaurants in Jung-gu, Seoul (87 featured on TV), verified by Korean government officials' actual expense records and national TV — not paid reviews. The one trust signal that can't be faked.

TV shows in this area:📺 Live Info (KBS daily show)📺 Sung Si-kyung's Let's Eat 📺 Masters of Living (SBS)📺 Meokboss Jjuyeobi (mukbang show)📺 Choiza Road (food travel show)📺 Wednesday Foodie Show 📺 Korean Table (food documentary)📺 Pungja's Regular Spot 📺 Restaurants with Long Lines 📺 Tasty Guys (comedians eating show)📺 Baekban Journey (home-food travel show)📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)📺 Culinary Class Wars 📺 Baek Jong-won's Top 3 Chef King

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Showing the top 19 spots with confirmed coordinates (7,095 in the full list).

1. Pyeongyangmyeonok (평양면옥)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 74 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cold noodles · 서울 중구 장충단로 207

Seoul Jung-gu Jangchungdan-ro 207

★ 3.5 (526)₩₩

Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩8,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩36,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩15,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩22,000
Bibim-naengmyeon · spicy cold noodles ₩15,000
Bibim-naengmyeon · spicy cold noodles ₩22,000

What are these dishes?

Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
Bibim-naengmyeon — Chilled buckwheat noodles tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.

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2. Busanbokjip (부산복집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 71 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Pufferfish · 서울 중구 수표로2길 25

Seoul Jung-gu Supyo-ro 2-gil 25

★ 3.8 (59)₩₩₩

Bokjiri (1inbun) (복지리 (1인분)) ₩17,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩23,000
Twigim · assorted fritters ₩35,000
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩17,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩60,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩80,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

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3. Taegeukdang (태극당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 189 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store

Bakery · 서울 중구 동호로24길 7

Seoul Jung-gu Dongho-ro 24-gil 7

★ 3.4 (408)₩

Espresso ₩4,300
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,600
Cappuccino ₩5,300
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩5,300
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩5,800
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩6,100

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4. Jinjuhoegwan (진주회관)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 45 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Noodles · 서울 중구 세종대로11길 26

Seoul Jung-gu Sejong-daero 11-gil 26

★ 3.4 (829)₩₩

Kongguksu · chilled soybean-broth noodles ₩17,000
Seokeojjigae (섞어찌개) ₩12,000
Kimchi fried rice ₩12,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩12,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩20,000
Hangjeongsal · grilled pork jowl ₩21,000

What are these dishes?

Kongguksu — Wheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.

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5. Golmokjip (골목집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 35 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 퇴계로51길 14-1

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 51-gil 14-1

★ 5.0 (10)₩₩₩

Jeonyeok)modeumhaesanmul (저녁)모듬해산물) ₩35,000
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩40,000
Jeonyeok)oneuluisaengseonjorim (저녁)오늘의생선조림) ₩28,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩9,000
Ojingeo-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried squid ₩10,000
Gukbap · rice in soup ₩10,000

What are these dishes?

Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
Gukbap — Rice served in a hot soup — a quick, comforting one-bowl meal.

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6. Seomjingang (섬진강)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 110 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store

Grilled eel · 서울 중구 퇴계로 447

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 447

₩₩₩

Sangcharimbi(1in) (상차림비(1인)) ₩3,000
Grilled eel ₩75,000
Grilled eel ₩69,000
Grilled eel ₩80,000
Grilled eel ₩90,000
Grilled eel ₩95,000

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7. Ttungbonaengmyeon (뚱보냉면)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 28 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

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8. Hwangtogol (황토골)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 501 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 서울 중구 서애로 6-1

Seoul Jung-gu Seoae-ro 6-1

★ 3.6 (30)₩₩

Muhangsaengje tongsamgyeop (무항생제 통삼겹) ₩18,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩19,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩19,000
Chadol · thin-sliced beef brisket ₩13,000
Ssambap · rice & leaf wraps ₩12,000
Ssambap · rice & leaf wraps ₩11,000

What are these dishes?

Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

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9. Goheungman (고흥만)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 342 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 서애로 18-3

Seoul Jung-gu Seoae-ro 18-3

₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩40,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩35,000
Grilled eel ₩40,000
Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩13,000
Galchi · cutlassfish (braised or grilled) ₩28,000

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10. Jobangnakji (조방낙지)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 344 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Seafood & fish · 서울 중구 마른내로 167-36

Seoul Jung-gu Mareunnae-ro 167-36

★ 4.3 (28)₩₩₩

Nakji · octopus dish ₩18,000
Nakji · octopus dish ₩27,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩27,000
Yeonpotang · clear octopus soup ₩27,000
Nakji · octopus dish ₩27,000

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11. Seongwonpudeumol (성원푸드몰)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 1,144 civil-servant visits

Korean buffet · 서울 중구 퇴계로 211-3

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 211-3

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12. Janggun (장군)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Jokbal & bossam · 서울 중구 무교로 16

Seoul Jung-gu Mugyo-ro 16

★ 3.5 (41)₩₩₩

Jokbal · braised pig's trotters ₩37,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩43,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩40,000
Hongeo-samhap · fermented skate with pork & kimchi ₩46,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩11,000
Haemul-pajeon · seafood & green-onion pancake ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Jokbal — Pig's trotters braised in soy sauce and spices until tender, sliced and served warm or cold.
Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
Hongeo-samhap — Fermented skate eaten with boiled pork and aged kimchi — pungent, an acquired taste.

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13. Eojeon (어전)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 298 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Sashimi (raw fish) · 서울 중구 창경궁로1길 29

Seoul Jung-gu Changgyeonggung-ro 1-gil 29

★ 4.6 (12)₩₩

Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩50,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
Saengdaegutang (생대구탕) ₩18,000
Saengdaegumeoritang (생대구머리탕) ₩21,000
Nongeo · sea bass sashimi ₩18,000
Domitang (도미탕) ₩18,000

What are these dishes?

Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.

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14. Hamheungnaengmyeon (함흥냉면)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 13 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cold noodles · 서울 중구 장충단로 263

Seoul Jung-gu Jangchungdan-ro 263

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15. Ojanggalbi (오장갈비)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 733 civil-servant visits

Galbi (grilled ribs) · 서울 중구 마른내로 109

Seoul Jung-gu Mareunnae-ro 109

★ 4.9 (87)₩₩₩

Anchangsal · grilled beef skirt ₩43,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩42,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩24,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩48,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩46,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩24,000

What are these dishes?

Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

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16. Obaltan (오발탄)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 205 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

오발탄 · 서울 중구 퇴계로 205

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 205

★ 3.9 (33)₩₩₩

Teukyanggui (특양구이) ₩45,000
Daechang · grilled beef intestine ₩43,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩64,000
Hongchanggui (홍창구이) ₩42,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩63,000

What are these dishes?

Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

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17. Chungmukalguksu (충무칼국수)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 204 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Knife-cut noodles · 서울 중구 퇴계로44길 29

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 44-gil 29

★ 3.5 (62)₩₩₩

Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩10,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩47,000
Kongguksu · chilled soybean-broth noodles ₩11,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩37,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩27,000
Chungmugolbaengi (충무골뱅이) ₩27,000

What are these dishes?

Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.
Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
Kongguksu — Wheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.

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18. Samhobokjip (삼호복집)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 9 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Pufferfish · 서울 중구 난계로 171

Seoul Jung-gu Nangye-ro 171

₩₩

Bokguk (복국) ₩12,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩10,000
Daegutang (대구탕) ₩10,000
Altang · fish-roe stew ₩10,000

What are these dishes?

Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.

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19. Jingogae (진고개)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 183 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 충무로 19-1

Seoul Jung-gu Chungmu-ro 19-1

★ 3.7 (95)₩₩

Eobokjaengban (어복쟁반) ₩75,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩50,000
Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup ₩11,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩15,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩18,000
Chobap · sushi ₩18,000

What are these dishes?

Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Yukgaejang — A spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
Chobap — Sushi — vinegared rice topped with raw fish or seafood, Korean-style.

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20. Songnim (송림)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 178 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 을지로36길 40

Seoul Jung-gu Eulji-ro 36-gil 40

₩₩

Ureongdoenjang (우렁된장) ₩10,000
Ureongssamjang (우렁쌈장) ₩10,000
Boribap · barley rice with vegetables ₩10,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩16,000
Dak-bokkeumtang · spicy braised chicken ₩30,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩12,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
Dak-bokkeumtang — Chicken pieces simmered with potatoes and vegetables in a spicy red broth.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.

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