Best Local Restaurants in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Pufferfish · 서울 서대문구 연세로5다길 10

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonsero5da-gil 10

★ 3.6 (22)₩₩₩

Course meal ₩60,000
Course meal ₩60,000
Course meal ₩90,000
Course meal ₩120,000
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩60,000
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩50,000

2. Yeonhuihwaro (연희화로)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

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Galbi (grilled ribs) · 서울 서대문구 모래내로 376

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Moraenae-ro 376

★ 3.3 (36)₩₩

Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩17,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩14,000
Moksal · grilled pork neck ₩14,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩14,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩32,000

What are these dishes?

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

3. Ilhwaseong (일화성)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

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Chinese · 서울 서대문구 연희로36길 26

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 36-gil 26

★ 3.8 (29)₩₩

Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩9,000
Chadolbaegi · thin brisket ₩10,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩7,000
Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩8,000
Jungsaeu chillisoseu(so) (중새우 칠리소스(소)) ₩25,000
Jungsaeu kkanpungsoseu(so) (중새우 깐풍소스(소)) ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Chadolbaegi — Paper-thin slices of beef brisket that cook in seconds on a hot grill.
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.

4. Seodaemunagujjim (서대문아구찜)

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🏛️ 13 civil-servant visits

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Monkfish · 서울 서대문구 연희로 271

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 271

★ 4.4 (59)₩₩₩

Saengdaegutang (1inbun) (생대구탕 (1인분)) ₩13,000
Agujjim · braised spicy monkfish ₩58,000
Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩30,000
Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩40,000
Saengtaetang (1inbun) (생태탕 (1인분)) ₩13,000
Kkotge-tang · blue-crab stew ₩55,000

What are these dishes?

Agujjim — Monkfish braised with bean sprouts in a thick, fiery sauce.

5. Seonsusa (선수사)

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🏛️ 9 civil-servant visits

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Japanese restaurant · 서울 서대문구 연희로 177

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 177

★ 3.9 (12)₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩35,000
Dorosasimi (도로사시미) ₩120,000
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩80,000
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩60,000
Jeon · savory pancake
Jeongsik · set meal ₩45,000

What are these dishes?

Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.

6. Amisan (아미산)

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🏛️ 6 civil-servant visits

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Chinese · 서울 서대문구 연희로32길 151

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 32-gil 151

★ 3.3 (29)₩

Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩8,000
Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩16,000
Kongguksu · chilled soybean-broth noodles ₩8,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩6,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩7,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩8,000

What are these dishes?

Jjajangmyeon — Wheat noodles topped with a savory black-bean sauce and pork — Korea's beloved Chinese dish.
Kongguksu — Wheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.

7. Ogyejeollamwonchueotang (오계절남원추어탕)

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🏛️ 6 civil-servant visits

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Loach soup · 서울 서대문구 연희로 267

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 267

★ 4.6 (18)₩₩

Chueotang · loach soup ₩10,000
Twigim · assorted fritters ₩9,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩12,000
Sujebi · hand-torn dough soup ₩11,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩11,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩13,000

What are these dishes?

Sujebi — Hand-torn wheat-dough flakes in a savory broth — homey and comforting.

8. Subintteokgalbi (수빈떡갈비)

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🏛️ 5 civil-servant visits

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Korean set course · 서울 서대문구 연희로25길 31-3

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 25-gil 31-3

₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩25,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩41,000
3in 1beonseteu (3인 1번세트) ₩91,000
4in 1beonseteu (4인 1번세트) ₩116,000
Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Tteok-galbi — Minced short-rib meat shaped into a patty and grilled — tender and slightly sweet.

9. Seusimajjeu (스시마쯔)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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Sushi & rolls · 서울 서대문구 연희로 166

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 166

★ 4.1 (46)₩₩₩

Sasimi (사시미) ₩65,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩12,000
Chobap · sushi ₩18,000
Chobap · sushi ₩28,000
Dineo(16pcs) (디너(16pcs)) ₩35,000
Dorosasimi (도로사시미) ₩120,000

What are these dishes?

Chobap — Sushi — vinegared rice topped with raw fish or seafood, Korean-style.

10. Yeonhuidongsonkalguksu (연희동손칼국수)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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11. Jongnobindaetteok (종로빈대떡)

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🏛️ 4 civil-servant visits

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Korean · 서울 서대문구 충정로11길 20

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Chungjeong-ro 11-gil 20

₩₩

Jeon · savory pancake ₩25,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩25,000
Haemul-pajeon · seafood & green-onion pancake ₩19,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩19,000
Kimchi-jeon · kimchi pancake ₩18,000
Kimchi-jeon · kimchi pancake ₩18,000

What are these dishes?

Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

12. Beopseongpoyeonggwanggulbi (법성포영광굴비)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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13. Cheongwamyeonok (청와면옥)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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Cold noodles · 서울 서대문구 응암로 94

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Eungam-ro 94

Mandu · Korean dumplings
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup
Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup
Gopchang-jeongol · beef small-intestine hot pot
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew

What are these dishes?

Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.
Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
Yukgaejang — A spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
Gopchang-jeongol — A hot pot of beef tripe, vegetables and noodles simmered in a spicy broth at the table.
Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.

14. Hyeongjeok (형제옥)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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Ox-bone soup · 서울 서대문구 충정로6안길 3

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Chungjeongno6an-gil 3

★ 4.3 (27)₩₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩10,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩10,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩30,000
Doganitang · ox-knee cartilage soup ₩17,000
Doganitang · ox-knee cartilage soup ₩15,000
Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩45,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.
Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.

15. Yeonhuinokdusamgyetang (연희녹두삼계탕)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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Ginseng chicken soup · 서울 서대문구 연희맛로 4

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhuimat-ro 4

★ 3.5 (22)₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩21,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.

16. Bukseonghaejangguk (북성해장국)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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Hangover soup · 서울 서대문구 신촌로35길 7

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Sinchon-ro 35-gil 7

★ 3.9 (98)₩₩

Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩11,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩11,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩14,000
Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩14,000

What are these dishes?

Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.
Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.

17. Namganeseolakchueotang (남가네설악추어탕)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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남가네설악추어탕 · 서울 서대문구 모래내로 350-1

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Moraenae-ro 350-1

★ 3.9 (10)

Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup
Chueotang · loach soup

18. Chunhyanggollamwonchueotang (춘향골남원추어탕)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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춘향골남원추어탕 · 서울 서대문구 연희로 262-17

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 262-17

★ 3.5 (11)₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩17,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩14,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩12,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩14,000
Chueotang · loach soup ₩14,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩16,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.

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19. Muangaetbeollakji (무안갯벌낙지)

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🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

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Seafood & fish · 서울 서대문구 응암로1길 3

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Eungam-ro 1-gil 3

★ 4.2 (36)₩₩₩

Nakji · octopus dish ₩43,000
Nakji · octopus dish ₩30,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩43,000
Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩43,000
Nakji · octopus dish ₩43,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩53,000

20. Hongeunnaruteo (홍은나루터)

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🏛️ 11 civil-servant visits

Meat & BBQ · 서울 서대문구 연희로 261

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonhui-ro 261

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Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩8,000
Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩8,000
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩8,000

What are these dishes?

Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
Budae-jjigae — 'Army stew' of kimchi, spam, sausage and ramen in a spicy broth, born after the Korean War.
Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.