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Best Local Restaurants in Jung-gu, Seoul

7,819 real local restaurants in Jung-gu, Seoul (97 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.

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 74 civil-servant visits

Cold noodles · 서울 중구 장충단로 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?
  • ManduKorean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.
  • JeyukPork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
  • NaengmyeonChewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
  • Bibim-naengmyeonChilled buckwheat noodles tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.
Pyeongyangmyeonok (평양면옥) 1Pyeongyangmyeonok (평양면옥) 2Pyeongyangmyeonok (평양면옥) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 71 civil-servant visits

Pufferfish · 서울 중구 수표로2길 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?
  • BulgogiThinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
  • SuyukPlain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
Busanbokjip (부산복집) 1Busanbokjip (부산복집) 2Busanbokjip (부산복집) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 45 civil-servant visits

Noodles · 서울 중구 세종대로11길 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?
  • KongguksuWheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.
  • Kimchi-jjigaeA tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
  • SamgyeopsalThick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
Jinjuhoegwan (진주회관) 1Jinjuhoegwan (진주회관) 2Jinjuhoegwan (진주회관) 3

5. Golmokjip (골목집)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 35 civil-servant visits

Korean · 서울 중구 퇴계로51길 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?
  • HoeFresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
  • Kimchi-jjigaeA tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
  • GukbapRice served in a hot soup — a quick, comforting one-bowl meal.
Golmokjip (골목집) 1Golmokjip (골목집) 2Golmokjip (골목집) 3

7. Ttungbonaengmyeon (뚱보냉면)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 28 civil-servant visits

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

8. Hwangtogol (황토골)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 501 civil-servant visits

Meat & BBQ · 서울 중구 서애로 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?
  • GalbiBeef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Hwangtogol (황토골) 1Hwangtogol (황토골) 2Hwangtogol (황토골) 3

9. Goheungman (고흥만)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 342 civil-servant visits

Korean · 서울 중구 서애로 18-3
2.8 (5)₩₩₩
  • 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

12. Janggun (장군)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits

Jokbal & bossam · 서울 중구 무교로 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?
  • JokbalPig's trotters braised in soy sauce and spices until tender, sliced and served warm or cold.
  • BossamBoiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
  • Hongeo-samhapFermented skate eaten with boiled pork and aged kimchi — pungent, an acquired taste.
Janggun (장군) 1Janggun (장군) 2Janggun (장군) 3

13. Eojeon (어전)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 298 civil-servant visits

Sashimi (raw fish) · 서울 중구 창경궁로1길 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?
  • HoeFresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
Eojeon (어전) 1Eojeon (어전) 2Eojeon (어전) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 733 civil-servant visits

Galbi (grilled ribs) · 서울 중구 마른내로 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?
  • GalbiBeef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
  • BulgogiThinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Ojanggalbi (오장갈비) 1Ojanggalbi (오장갈비) 2Ojanggalbi (오장갈비) 3

16. Obaltan (오발탄)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 205 civil-servant visits

오발탄 · 서울 중구 퇴계로 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?
  • GalbiBeef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Obaltan (오발탄) 1Obaltan (오발탄) 2Obaltan (오발탄) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 204 civil-servant visits

Knife-cut noodles · 서울 중구 퇴계로44길 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?
  • KalguksuKnife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.
  • BossamBoiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
  • KongguksuWheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.
Chungmukalguksu (충무칼국수) 1Chungmukalguksu (충무칼국수) 2Chungmukalguksu (충무칼국수) 3
◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 9 civil-servant visits

Pufferfish · 서울 중구 난계로 171
3.5 (6)₩₩
  • 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?
  • KalguksuKnife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.
Samhobokjip (삼호복집) 1Samhobokjip (삼호복집) 2Samhobokjip (삼호복집) 3

19. Jingogae (진고개)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 183 civil-servant visits

Korean · 서울 중구 충무로 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?
  • GalbiBeef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
  • YukgaejangA spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
  • GalbitangA clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
  • ChobapSushi — vinegared rice topped with raw fish or seafood, Korean-style.
Jingogae (진고개) 1Jingogae (진고개) 2Jingogae (진고개) 3

20. Songrim (송림)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 178 civil-servant visits

Korean · 서울 중구 을지로36길 40
3.9 (9)₩₩
  • 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?
  • SamgyeopsalThick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
  • Dak-bokkeumtangChicken pieces simmered with potatoes and vegetables in a spicy red broth.
  • JeyukPork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
Songrim (송림) 1Songrim (송림) 2Songrim (송림) 3

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