Best Local Restaurants in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

3,456 real local restaurants in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul (28 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:📺 Masters of Living (SBS)📺 Sung Si-kyung's Let's Eat 📺 Live Info (KBS daily show)📺 Wednesday Foodie Show 📺 Choiza Road (food travel show)📺 Meokboss Jjuyeobi (mukbang show)📺 Pungja's Regular Spot 📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)📺 Baekban Journey (home-food travel show)📺 Restaurants with Long Lines 📺 Tasty Guys (comedians eating show)

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Showing the top 16 spots with confirmed coordinates (3,456 in the full list).

1. Janggungalbi (장군갈비)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 57 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Galbi (grilled ribs) · 서울 광진구 용마산로 11

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Yongmasan-ro 11

★ 3.5 (43)₩₩₩

Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩37,000
Dolsot-bibimbap · hot stone-pot bibimbap ₩14,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩48,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩65,000
Anchangsal · grilled beef skirt ₩65,000
Chimasal (1inbun) (치마살 (1인분)) ₩65,000

What are these dishes?

Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
Dolsot-bibimbap — Bibimbap in a sizzling hot stone bowl that crisps the rice at the bottom.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

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2. Minjeongsikdang (민정식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 115 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store

Korean · 서울 광진구 아차산로42길 41-4

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Achasan-ro 42-gil 41-4

★ 4.0 (64)₩₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩12,000
Donkatsu · pork cutlet ₩12,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩55,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩20,000
Donkatsu · pork cutlet ₩18,000
Manduguk · dumpling soup ₩12,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Donkatsu — A breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, Korean-style — larger and often sauced.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.

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3. Neungdongagutang (능동아구탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 24 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

4. Gohyangjip (고향집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 319 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Seafood & fish · 서울 광진구 아차산로49길 30

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Achasan-ro 49-gil 30

★ 4.7 (30)₩₩₩

Jjukkumi · spicy baby octopus ₩17,000
Jjangttungeotang (짱뚱어탕) ₩12,000
Saengdaegujjigae(1mari) (생대구찌개(1마리)) ₩17,000
Hoe-muchim · spicy raw fish salad ₩32,000
Ganjang-gejang · soy-marinated raw crab ₩25,000
Beolgyochamkkomak(1jeopsi)(gyejeolmenyu) (벌교참꼬막(1접시)(계절메뉴)) ₩48,000

What are these dishes?

Ganjang-gejang — Raw crab marinated in soy sauce, prized for its rich roe — a famous 'rice thief'.

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5. Jinmisikdang (진미식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Pork belly BBQ · 서울 광진구 자양로26길 31

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Jayang-ro 26-gil 31

₩₩

Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩20,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩16,000
Ojingeo-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried squid ₩23,000
Baekban · home-style set meal ₩8,000
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩8,000
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩9,000

What are these dishes?

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.
Baekban — A home-style set meal of rice, soup and many free side dishes.
Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.

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6. Daewonkalguksu (대원칼국수)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 270 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Knife-cut noodles · 서울 광진구 자양로18길 56

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Jayang-ro 18-gil 56

★ 4.5 (114)₩

Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩9,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩3,500
Pajeon · green-onion pancake ₩7,000
Manduguk · dumpling soup ₩10,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩10,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩7,000

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.
Pajeon — A savory pancake of green onions and often seafood — crisp outside, soft inside.

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7. Songswepeuguuijeom (송쉐프구의점)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 262 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chinese · 서울 광진구 아차산로 355

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Achasan-ro 355

★ 4.1 (52)₩₩

Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩8,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩10,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩11,000
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩10,000
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩11,000
Udon noodles ₩12,000

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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8. Migadam (미가담)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 217 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Seafood & fish · 서울 광진구 자양로 165

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Jayang-ro 165

★ 4.4 (25)₩₩

Boribap · barley rice with vegetables ₩15,000
Boribap · barley rice with vegetables ₩16,000
Boribap · barley rice with vegetables ₩11,000
Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩12,000
Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup ₩10,000
Sundubu · soft tofu stew ₩9,000

What are these dishes?

Yukgaejang — A spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
Sundubu — Silky uncurdled tofu simmered in a spicy broth, served bubbling hot with an egg.

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9. Wonhalmeonibossam (원할머니보쌈)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 208 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

원할머니보쌈족발 · 서울 광진구 용마산로 37

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Yongmasan-ro 37

★ 2.9 (11)₩₩

Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩13,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩15,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩15,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩15,000
Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩16,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩13,000

What are these dishes?

Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.

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10. Namwongolchueotang (남원골추어탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 198 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Loach soup · 서울 광진구 아차산로 403-5

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Achasan-ro 403-5

★ 4.5 (13)₩₩

Chueotang · loach soup ₩10,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩12,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩12,000
Donkatsu · pork cutlet ₩8,000
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩43,000
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩38,000

What are these dishes?

Donkatsu — A breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, Korean-style — larger and often sauced.

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11. Naegohyang (내고향)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 179 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

12. Hwangtaekalguksu (황태칼국수)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 176 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Knife-cut noodles · 서울 광진구 아차산로 397

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Achasan-ro 397

★ 4.6 (13)₩₩

Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩10,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩9,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩9,000
Manduguk · dumpling soup ₩10,000
Manduguk · dumpling soup ₩10,000
Hwangtaetteokguk (황태떡국) ₩10,000

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.

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13. Sinseonseollongtangjayangjeom (신선설농탕자양점)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 160 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

신선설농탕 · 서울 광진구 자양로 139

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Jayang-ro 139

★ 2.8 (19)₩₩

Seollongtang (설농탕) ₩11,000
Sunsagolguk (순사골국) ₩12,000
Deulkkaeseollongtang (들깨설농탕) ₩16,000
Daegwallyeong hwangtaeseollongtang (대관령 황태설농탕) ₩16,000
Tteokgukseollongtang (떡국설농탕) ₩13,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩13,000

What are these dishes?

Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.

Sinseonseollongtangjayangjeom (신선설농탕자양점) 1

Sinseonseollongtangjayangjeom (신선설농탕자양점) 2

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14. Uijeongbubudaejjigae (의정부부대찌개)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 5 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Stew & hot pot · 서울 광진구 광나루로 368

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Gwangnaru-ro 368

★ 3.4 (10)₩₩

Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩8,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩9,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩10,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩11,000

What are these dishes?

Budae-jjigae — 'Army stew' of kimchi, spam, sausage and ramen in a spicy broth, born after the Korean War.
Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.

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15. Ssarigol (싸리골)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 5 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Pork belly BBQ · 서울 광진구 능동로 300

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Neungdong-ro 300

₩₩

Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩13,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩17,000
Ogeopsal · thick pork belly ₩17,000
Moksal · grilled pork neck ₩16,000
Gabrisal · grilled pork loin cap ₩17,000
Hangjeongsal · grilled pork jowl ₩18,000

What are these dishes?

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

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16. Kapeorosi (카페오로시)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 310 civil-servant visits

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

17. Obeodeoreinbou (오버더레인보우)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 305 civil-servant visits

Cafe · 서울 광진구 자양로 129

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Jayang-ro 129

₩

Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩3,500
Cappuccino ₩4,300
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,300
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,700
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,700
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,300

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18. SeonnamSea (선남Sea)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 89 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

19. Yangpyeonghaejangguk (양평해장국)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 86 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Hangover soup · 서울 광진구 뚝섬로 611

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Ttukseom-ro 611

★ 3.7 (20)₩

Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩7,000
Pork-bone hangover soup ₩6,000
Naejangtang · beef tripe soup ₩9,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩25,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩9,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩7,000

What are these dishes?

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

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20. Odolisaengsamgyeop (오돌이생삼겹)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 276 civil-servant visits

Pork belly BBQ · 서울 광진구 아차산로51길 74-1

Seoul Gwangjin-gu Achasan-ro 51-gil 74-1

₩₩₩

Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩17,000
Moksal · grilled pork neck ₩17,000
Hangjeongsal · grilled pork jowl ₩25,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩18,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩25,000
Yangpungimchigogi(dae) (양푼김치고기(대)) ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

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