Best Local Restaurants in Seongdong-gu, Seoul

🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chinese · 서울 성동구 왕십리로28길 5

Seoul Seongdong-gu Wangsimni-ro 28-gil 5

★ 3.0 (25)₩

Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩20,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩8,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩9,000
Chadol · thin-sliced beef brisket ₩13,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩6,500
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩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.

2. Ssarigol (싸리골)

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🏛️ 14 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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Meat & BBQ · 서울 성동구 광나루로 287

Seoul Seongdong-gu Gwangnaru-ro 287

₩₩

Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩10,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩9,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩16,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩13,000
Jjukkumi · spicy baby octopus ₩13,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩11,000

What are these dishes?

Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
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.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

3. Bongpyeonggolmemilmakguksu (봉평골메밀막국수)

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🏛️ 242 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Noodles · 서울 성동구 고산자로 284

Seoul Seongdong-gu Gosanja-ro 284

₩₩

Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩14,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩14,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩12,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩8,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩11,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩11,000

What are these dishes?

Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.
Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.

4. Dongmakgol (동막골)

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🏛️ 214 civil-servant visits

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Seafood & fish · 서울 성동구 고산자로 281

Seoul Seongdong-gu Gosanja-ro 281

₩₩

Kodari · half-dried pollock ₩12,000
Dongtae · pollock stew ₩11,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩8,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩8,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩8,000
Agujjim · braised spicy monkfish ₩32,000

What are these dishes?

Kodari — Half-dried pollock, braised or grilled, with a firm, chewy texture.
Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.
Agujjim — Monkfish braised with bean sprouts in a thick, fiery sauce.

5. Janggungalbi (장군갈비)

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🏛️ 9 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

6. Damjaengi (담쟁이)

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🏛️ 198 civil-servant visits

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Korean · 서울 성동구 왕십리로20길 11-1

Seoul Seongdong-gu Wangsimni-ro 20-gil 11-1

★ 4.4 (37)₩₩₩

Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩35,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩15,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩45,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩14,000
Jjukkumi · spicy baby octopus ₩14,000
Jjukkumi · spicy baby octopus ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.

7. Cheonggiwataun (청기와타운)

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🏛️ 194 civil-servant visits

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Meat & BBQ · 서울 성동구 왕십리광장로 17

Seoul Seongdong-gu Wangsimnigwangjang-ro 17

★ 4.3 (22)₩₩₩

Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩31,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩31,000
Bokkeumbap · fried rice ₩15,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩36,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩31,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩27,000

What are these dishes?

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

8. Dahyeonmokponakji (다현목포낙지)

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🏛️ 186 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

9. Samgyeopsalaennakji (삼겹살앤낙지)

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🏛️ 162 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Pork belly BBQ · 서울 성동구 마장로27길 2

Seoul Seongdong-gu Majang-ro 27-gil 2

₩₩₩

Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩16,000
Hangjeongsal · grilled pork jowl ₩18,000
San-nakji · live octopus (often eaten raw) ₩25,000
Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩16,000
Chimasal (1inbun) (치마살 (1인분)) ₩40,000
San-nakji · live octopus (often eaten raw) ₩50,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
San-nakji — Live small octopus chopped and served still moving with sesame oil — usually eaten raw; chew well.

10. Golmongnaengmyeon (골목냉면)

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🏛️ 7 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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Cold noodles · 서울 성동구 독서당로 295-7

Seoul Seongdong-gu Dokseodang-ro 295-7

★ 2.6 (36)₩₩

Bibim-naengmyeon · spicy cold noodles ₩10,000
Tteokguk (떡국) ₩10,000
Mul-naengmyeon · cold broth noodles ₩10,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩10,000
Manduguk · dumpling soup ₩10,000
Mul-naengmyeon · cold broth noodles ₩10,000

What are these dishes?

Bibim-naengmyeon — Chilled buckwheat noodles tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.
Mul-naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles in a chilled, tangy beef-and-radish broth — a summer favorite.
Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.

11. Ilpumbaeksongkalguksu (일품백송칼국수)

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🏛️ 143 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Knife-cut noodles · 서울 성동구 고산자로12길 1-1

Seoul Seongdong-gu Gosanja-ro 12-gil 1-1

★ 3.6 (79)₩₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩12,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩10,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩10,000
Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩15,000
Doganitang · ox-knee cartilage soup ₩22,000
Doganitang · ox-knee cartilage soup ₩17,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
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.

12. Daon (다온)

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🏛️ 142 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chinese · 서울 성동구 마장로 228-24

Seoul Seongdong-gu Majang-ro 228-24

★ 4.4 (14)₩

Sundubu · soft tofu stew ₩9,000
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩9,000
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩9,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩8,000
Udon noodles ₩9,000
Ulmyeon · thick seafood noodle soup ₩9,000

What are these dishes?

Sundubu — Silky uncurdled tofu simmered in a spicy broth, served bubbling hot with an egg.
Jjamppong — Spicy seafood noodle soup in a fiery red broth with squid, mussels and vegetables.

13. Samhobokjip (삼호복집)

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🏛️ 6 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

14. Yuraehoegwan (유래회관)

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🏛️ 136 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 성동구 마장로 196

Seoul Seongdong-gu Majang-ro 196

★ 4.2 (67)₩₩₩

Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩50,000
Ansim · beef tenderloin ₩56,000
Doenjang guksu (된장 국수) ₩6,000
Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) ₩35,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩27,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩19,000

What are these dishes?

Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.

15. Uribadasaengtaejjigae (우리바다생태찌개)

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🏛️ 133 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

16. Hanuwabada (한우와바다)

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🏛️ 130 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

17. Obongjip (오봉집)

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🏛️ 119 civil-servant visits

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오봉집 · 서울 성동구 상원4길 11

Seoul Seongdong-gu Sangwon4-gil 11

★ 4.3 (11)

Obongjimmuneosamhap (오봉집문어삼합)
Muneomomil (문어모밀)
Muneochomuchim (문어초무침)
Yeonpotang · clear octopus soup
Jeongol · hot pot
Jeongol · hot pot

18. Bangaon (반가온)

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🏛️ 106 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 성동구 왕십리로24길 14

Seoul Seongdong-gu Wangsimni-ro 24-gil 14

★ 4.6 (27)₩₩

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Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩15,000
Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩78,000
Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) ₩25,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩18,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩10,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩20,000

What are these dishes?

Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.
Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.

19. Jejusamdadon (제주삼다돈)

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