Best Local Restaurants in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

4,275 real local restaurants in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (7 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)📺 Masters of Living (SBS)📺 Choiza Road (food travel show)📺 Korean Table (food documentary)📺 Meokboss Jjuyeobi (mukbang show)📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)📺 Baek Jong-won's Top 3 Chef King

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Showing the top 20 spots with confirmed coordinates (4,275 in the full list).

1. Seondongboribap (선동보리밥)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 46 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 성북구 성북로 134-4

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Seongbuk-ro 134-4

★ 3.1 (44)₩₩

Boribap · barley rice with vegetables ₩11,000
Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩20,000
Yeongyangdolsotbap (2in isang) (영양돌솥밥 (2인 이상)) ₩19,000
Haemul-pajeon · seafood & green-onion pancake ₩20,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩18,000
Gimchibindaetteok (김치빈대떡) ₩18,000

What are these dishes?

Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.

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2. Uijeongbubudaejjigae (의정부부대찌개)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 34 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Stew & hot pot · 서울 성북구 보문로35길 6

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Bomun-ro 35-gil 6

₩₩₩

Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩11,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩55,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩50,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩45,000
Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩12,000
Budaemodeumgui (부대모듬구이) ₩40,000

What are these dishes?

Budae-jjigae — 'Army stew' of kimchi, spam, sausage and ramen in a spicy broth, born after the Korean War.

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3. Napolleonggwajajeom (나폴레옹과자점)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 59 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store

Bakery · 서울 성북구 성북로 7

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Seongbuk-ro 7

★ 3.1 (249)₩₩

Gurokantosyunitaeng (구로칸토슈니탱) ₩24,000
Cake ₩46,000
Nokcharol (녹차롤) ₩19,000
Cake ₩49,000
Bakery ₩2,900
Sopeuteurol(10gaeip) (소프트롤(10개입)) ₩6,400

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4. Yennalbulgogi (옛날불고기)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 331 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Bulgogi & stir-fry · 서울 성북구 고려대로5길 81

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Goryeo-daero 5-gil 81

₩₩

Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩15,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩15,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩15,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩15,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩10,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩10,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

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5. Ansikdang (안식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 318 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 서울 성북구 보문로32길 31

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Bomun-ro 32-gil 31

★ 4.7 (31)₩₩₩

Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩17,000
Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩24,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩24,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩27,000
Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩35,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

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6. Gabu (가부)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 312 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chinese · 서울 성북구 보문로 182

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Bomun-ro 182

★ 3.9 (118)₩₩

Chadol · thin-sliced beef brisket ₩11,000
Yurinji · fried chicken in tangy soy dressing ₩24,000
Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩19,000
Gwangdongbap (광동밥) ₩14,000
Yusanseulbap (유산슬밥) ₩14,000
Japchaebap (잡채밥) ₩9,500

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7. Nakjisarang (낙지사랑)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 281 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Seafood & fish · 서울 성북구 종암로 129

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Jongam-ro 129

★ 4.6 (11)₩₩₩

Nakji · octopus dish ₩30,000
Nakji · octopus dish ₩8,000
Yeonpotang · clear octopus soup ₩40,000
Yeonpotang · clear octopus soup ₩60,000
Kodari · half-dried pollock ₩10,000
Baekban · home-style set meal ₩7,000

What are these dishes?

Kodari — Half-dried pollock, braised or grilled, with a firm, chewy texture.
Baekban — A home-style set meal of rice, soup and many free side dishes.

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8. Hanuseolleongtang (한우설렁탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 253 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Ox-bone soup · 서울 성북구 삼선교로 85

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Samseongyo-ro 85

₩₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩10,000
Dolsot-bibimbap · hot stone-pot bibimbap ₩10,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩14,000
Naejangtang · beef tripe soup ₩12,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩12,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Dolsot-bibimbap — Bibimbap in a sizzling hot stone bowl that crisps the rice at the bottom.
Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.
Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.
Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.

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9. Chunhyanggollamwonchueotang (춘향골남원추어탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 230 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

춘향골남원추어탕 · 서울 성북구 보문로 167

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Bomun-ro 167

★ 3.2 (16)₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩17,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩13,000
Twigim · assorted fritters ₩18,000
Twigim · assorted fritters ₩10,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩15,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩15,000

Chunhyanggollamwonchueotang (춘향골남원추어탕) 1

Chunhyanggollamwonchueotang (춘향골남원추어탕) 2

Chunhyanggollamwonchueotang (춘향골남원추어탕) 3

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10. Myeongdongkalguksu (명동칼국수)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 222 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

명동칼국수 · 서울 성북구 고려대로5길 87

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Goryeo-daero 5-gil 87

★ 3.0 (10)

Manduguk · dumpling soup
Kaljebi (칼제비)
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup
Mandu · Korean dumplings
Manduguk · dumpling soup
Bossam · boiled pork wraps

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.
Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.

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11. Yucheonnaengmyeon (유천냉면)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 9 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

유천냉면 · 서울 성북구 오패산로 71

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Opaesan-ro 71

₩₩

Manduguk · dumpling soup
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef
Dolsot-bibimbap · hot stone-pot bibimbap
Gomtang · beef bone soup
Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup
Manduguk · dumpling soup ₩10,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Dolsot-bibimbap — Bibimbap in a sizzling hot stone bowl that crisps the rice at the bottom.
Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.
Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.

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12. Jakyak (작약)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 572 civil-servant visits

Dessert cafe · 서울 성북구 보문로32길 14

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Bomun-ro 32-gil 14

★ 4.6 (29)₩

Espresso ₩1,500

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13. Nyeonghwa (녕화)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 558 civil-servant visits

Pufferfish · 서울 성북구 삼선교로23길 7

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Samseongyo-ro 23-gil 7

★ 4.6 (34)₩₩₩

Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩38,000
Twigim · assorted fritters ₩20,000
Boktang(2in) (복탕(2인)) ₩32,000
Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩22,000
Course meal ₩35,000
Bokttukbaegi (복뚝배기) ₩14,000

What are these dishes?

Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

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14. Guwol (구월)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 168 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cafe · 서울 성북구 보문로30길 43

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Bomun-ro 30-gil 43

★ 3.8 (42)₩

Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩6,800
Espresso ₩5,000
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩5,000
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩5,300
Cappuccino ₩5,300
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩6,000

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15. Haesongbokjip (해송복집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 149 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Pufferfish · 서울 성북구 동소문로20길 29-7

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Dongsomun-ro 20-gil 29-7

★ 4.1 (10)₩₩

Kkachibok(1in) (까치복(1인)) ₩13,000
Chambok(1in) (참복(1인)) ₩20,000
Chambokjjim(so) (참복찜(소)) ₩38,000
Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩18,000
Hwalchambok(1in) (활참복(1인)) ₩50,000

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16. Tongdwaejiduruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 143 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

효자동솥뚜껑 · 서울 성북구 보문로32길 35

Seoul Seongbuk-gu Bomun-ro 32-gil 35

₩₩₩

Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩9,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩11,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩35,900
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩35,900
Moksal · grilled pork neck ₩35,900

What are these dishes?

Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
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.