Best Local Restaurants in Yongsan-gu, Seoul

3,614 real local restaurants in Yongsan-gu, Seoul (83 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:📺 Sung Si-kyung's Let's Eat 📺 Choiza Road (food travel show)📺 Masters of Living (SBS)📺 Live Info (KBS daily show)📺 Pungja's Regular Spot 📺 Meokboss Jjuyeobi (mukbang show)📺 Culinary Class Wars 📺 Baekban Journey (home-food travel show)📺 Tasty Guys (comedians eating show)📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)📺 Korean Table (food documentary)📺 Restaurants with Long Lines

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Showing the top 15 spots with confirmed coordinates (3,614 in the full list).

1. Goindol (고인돌)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 654 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 서울 용산구 녹사평대로26길 24

Seoul Yongsan-gu Noksapyeong-daero 26-gil 24

₩₩₩

Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩52,000
Chadolbaegi · thin brisket ₩33,000
Useolgui (120g) (우설구이 (120g)) ₩35,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩26,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩17,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩22,000

What are these dishes?

Chadolbaegi — Paper-thin slices of beef brisket that cook in seconds on a hot grill.
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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2. Yangjagang (양자강)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 20 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chinese · 서울 용산구 백범로 322

Seoul Yongsan-gu Baekbeom-ro 322

★ 3.4 (35)₩

Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩7,000
Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩25,000
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩8,000
Udon noodles ₩8,000
Bokkeumbap · fried rice ₩9,000
Ulmyeon · thick seafood noodle soup ₩8,000

What are these dishes?

Jjajangmyeon — Wheat noodles topped with a savory black-bean sauce and pork — Korea's beloved Chinese dish.
Jjamppong — Spicy seafood noodle soup in a fiery red broth with squid, mussels and vegetables.

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3. Jinmi (진미)

Double-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 19 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 용산구 백범로90길 46

Seoul Yongsan-gu Baekbeom-ro 90-gil 46

★ 3.7 (120)₩₩

📺 Sung Si-kyung's Let's Eat

Ojingeo-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried squid ₩11,000
Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew ₩10,000
Kongguksu · chilled soybean-broth noodles ₩13,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩11,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Cheonggukjang — A pungent, deeply savory stew of fast-fermented soybeans — stronger than doenjang.
Kongguksu — Wheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.

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4. Uahanhyeongjedeul (우아한형제들)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 1,226 civil-servant visits

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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5. Itaewonsutbulgui (이태원숯불구이)

Double-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 314 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 서울 용산구 녹사평대로32길 41-5

Seoul Yongsan-gu Noksapyeong-daero 32-gil 41-5

★ 3.5 (17)₩₩₩

📺 Sung Si-kyung's Let's Eat

Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩19,000
Tosisal · grilled beef hanger steak ₩67,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩61,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩45,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩7,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩20,000

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.
Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.

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6. Daetipgalbi (댓잎갈비)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 224 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Galbi (grilled ribs) · 서울 용산구 서빙고로91길 2

Seoul Yongsan-gu Seobinggo-ro 91-gil 2

★ 2.4 (29)₩₩₩

Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩15,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩9,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩15,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩30,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩28,000
Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.

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7. Yujinmakguksu (유진막국수)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 210 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Noodles · 서울 용산구 장문로 18

Seoul Yongsan-gu Jangmun-ro 18

★ 3.3 (54)₩₩

Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩14,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩40,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩3,000
Kongjjigae(2inbun) (콩찌개(2인분)) ₩20,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩12,000
Dolsot-bibimbap · hot stone-pot bibimbap ₩13,000

What are these dishes?

Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.
Dolsot-bibimbap — Bibimbap in a sizzling hot stone bowl that crisps the rice at the bottom.

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8. Ballutopibi (발루토피비)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 653 civil-servant visits

Coffee · 서울 용산구 녹사평대로32길 37

Seoul Yongsan-gu Noksapyeong-daero 32-gil 37

₩₩

Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩6,200
Waffle ₩21,000
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,800
Waffle ₩15,500
Waffle ₩15,000
Cake ₩7,500

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9. Changseongok (창성옥)

Double-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 31 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store

Hangover soup · 서울 용산구 새창로 124-10

Seoul Yongsan-gu Saechang-ro 124-10

★ 3.6 (137)₩₩₩

📺 Baekban Journey (home-food travel show)
📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)

Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩11,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩32,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩43,000

What are these dishes?

Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.

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10. Sinuijusundaewajjukkumi (신의주순대와쭈꾸미)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 191 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Sundae (blood sausage) · 서울 용산구 이태원로 162

Seoul Yongsan-gu Itaewon-ro 162

★ 2.9 (23)₩₩₩

Sinuijusulguk (신의주술국) ₩20,000
Sundae · Korean blood sausage ₩24,000
Jjukkumi · spicy baby octopus ₩25,000
Gopchang · grilled beef/pork small intestines ₩28,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩28,000
Gopchang-jeongol · beef small-intestine hot pot ₩36,000

What are these dishes?

Sundae — Korean blood sausage of pig intestine stuffed with noodles and barley, usually steamed.
Gopchang — Grilled beef or pork small intestines — chewy, rich, and a favorite drinking snack.
Gopchang-jeongol — A hot pot of beef tripe, vegetables and noodles simmered in a spicy broth at the table.

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11. Pyeongyangmyeonok (평양면옥)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 8 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

12. Jusikhoesamyeongdonggyoja (주식회사명동교자)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 158 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

13. Cheongsong (청송)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 132 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 용산구 한강대로23길 55

Seoul Yongsan-gu Hangang-daero 23-gil 55

★ 1.9 (27)₩

Janchi-guksu · warm noodle soup ₩9,000
Dolsot-bibimbap · hot stone-pot bibimbap ₩11,000
Ramyeon · Korean instant noodles ₩6,500
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩6,500
Ramyeon · Korean instant noodles ₩6,500
Chadol · thin-sliced beef brisket ₩6,500

What are these dishes?

Dolsot-bibimbap — Bibimbap in a sizzling hot stone bowl that crisps the rice at the bottom.
Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.

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14. Junggukgwan (중국관)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 128 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chinese · 서울 용산구 한강대로84길 8

Seoul Yongsan-gu Hangang-daero 84-gil 8

★ 4.2 (46)₩₩

Jangtangbap (장탕밥) ₩20,000
Ryusanseulbap (류산슬밥) ₩18,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩11,000
Gochujapchaebap (고추잡채밥) ₩16,000
Bokkeumbap · fried rice ₩11,000
Bokkeumbap · fried rice ₩10,000

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15. Rijiteukeopi (리지트커피)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 399 civil-servant visits

Cafe · 서울 용산구 녹사평대로32길 33-1

Seoul Yongsan-gu Noksapyeong-daero 32-gil 33-1

₩

Einspänner · cream-topped coffee ₩5,500
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,000
Reubaengkuki (르뱅쿠키) ₩3,500
Oreoseumoeokuki (오레오스모어쿠키) ₩3,800

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16. Jinjuhoegwan (진주회관)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 5 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

17. Kkapedeobeureibeu (까페더브레이브)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 391 civil-servant visits

Coffee · 서울 용산구 녹사평대로 170

Seoul Yongsan-gu Noksapyeong-daero 170

₩

Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩5,500
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩6,000
Espresso ₩7,000
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩8,000
Hibiseukeoseu pain rita (히비스커스 파인 리타) ₩8,000
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩8,000

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18. Pikeonteu (피컨트)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 366 civil-servant visits

Coffee · 서울 용산구 녹사평대로32길 57

Seoul Yongsan-gu Noksapyeong-daero 32-gil 57

★ 4.4 (10)₩

Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩6,000
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩6,000
Espresso ₩3,500
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,000
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,500
Einspänner · cream-topped coffee ₩5,500

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19. Myeongdonggyoja (명동교자)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 339 civil-servant visits

Snacks · 서울 용산구 녹사평대로 136

Seoul Yongsan-gu Noksapyeong-daero 136

★ 3.8 (227)₩₩

Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩12,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩13,000
Bibim-guksu · spicy mixed noodles ₩12,000
Kongguksu · chilled soybean-broth noodles ₩13,000

What are these dishes?

Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.
Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.
Bibim-guksu — Thin noodles tossed cold in a sweet-and-spicy gochujang sauce.
Kongguksu — Wheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.

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20. ㈜uahanhyeongjedeul (㈜우아한형제들)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 337 civil-servant visits

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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