Local restaurants near Changdeokgung Palace

1,727 local restaurants within 2km of Changdeokgung Palace, verified by Korean civil-servants' actual spending. Skip the tourist traps near attractions and find the real spots.

📍 1.9km🚶 ~31 min walk· straight-line distance

1. Busanbokjip (부산복집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 71 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Pufferfish · 서울 중구 수표로2길 25

Seoul Jung-gu Supyo-ro 2-gil 25

★ 3.8 (59)₩₩

Bokjiri (1inbun) (복지리 (1인분)) ₩17,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩23,000
Twigim · assorted fritters ₩35,000
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩17,000

What are these dishes?

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

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📍 1.7km🚶 ~28 min walk· straight-line distance

2. 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

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📍 2.0km🚶 ~32 min walk· straight-line distance

3. Golmokjip (골목집)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 35 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 퇴계로51길 14-1

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 51-gil 14-1

★ 5.0 (10)₩₩₩

Jeonyeok)modeumhaesanmul (저녁)모듬해산물) ₩35,000
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩40,000
Jeonyeok)oneuluisaengseonjorim (저녁)오늘의생선조림) ₩28,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩9,000

What are these dishes?

Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.

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📍 1.6km🚶 ~26 min walk· straight-line distance

4. Napolleonggwajajeom (나폴레옹과자점)

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◆◆◆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

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📍 2.0km🚶 ~32 min walk· straight-line distance

5. Seongwonpudeumol (성원푸드몰)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 1,144 civil-servant visits

Korean buffet · 서울 중구 퇴계로 211-3

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 211-3

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📍 1.7km🚶 ~27 min walk· straight-line distance

6. Janggun (장군)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Jokbal & bossam · 서울 중구 무교로 16

Seoul Jung-gu Mugyo-ro 16

★ 3.5 (41)₩₩₩

Jokbal · braised pig's trotters ₩37,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩43,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩40,000
Hongeo-samhap · fermented skate with pork & kimchi ₩46,000

What are these dishes?

Jokbal — Pig's trotters braised in soy sauce and spices until tender, sliced and served warm or cold.
Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
Hongeo-samhap — Fermented skate eaten with boiled pork and aged kimchi — pungent, an acquired taste.

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📍 2.0km🚶 ~32 min walk· straight-line distance

7. Eojeon (어전)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 298 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Sashimi (raw fish) · 서울 중구 창경궁로1길 29

Seoul Jung-gu Changgyeonggung-ro 1-gil 29

★ 4.6 (12)₩₩₩

Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩50,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
Saengdaegutang (생대구탕) ₩18,000
Saengdaegumeoritang (생대구머리탕) ₩21,000

What are these dishes?

Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.

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📍 2.0km🚶 ~32 min walk· straight-line distance

8. Hamheungnaengmyeon (함흥냉면)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 13 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cold noodles · 서울 중구 장충단로 263

Seoul Jung-gu Jangchungdan-ro 263

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📍 1.8km🚶 ~30 min walk· straight-line distance

9. Ojanggalbi (오장갈비)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 733 civil-servant visits

Galbi (grilled ribs) · 서울 중구 마른내로 109

Seoul Jung-gu Mareunnae-ro 109

★ 4.9 (87)₩₩₩

Anchangsal · grilled beef skirt ₩43,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩42,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩24,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩48,000

What are these dishes?

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

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📍 1.8km🚶 ~30 min walk· straight-line distance

10. Jingogae (진고개)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 183 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 충무로 19-1

Seoul Jung-gu Chungmu-ro 19-1

★ 3.7 (95)₩₩₩

Eobokjaengban (어복쟁반) ₩75,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩50,000
Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup ₩11,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Yukgaejang — A spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.

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📍 1.9km🚶 ~30 min walk· straight-line distance

11. Songnim (송림)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 178 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 을지로36길 40

Seoul Jung-gu Eulji-ro 36-gil 40

₩₩

Ureongdoenjang (우렁된장) ₩10,000
Ureongssamjang (우렁쌈장) ₩10,000
Boribap · barley rice with vegetables ₩10,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩16,000

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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📍 1.6km🚶 ~25 min walk· straight-line distance

12. Jeonjujip (전주집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 176 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Pork belly BBQ · 서울 중구 수표로 48-18

Seoul Jung-gu Supyo-ro 48-18

★ 3.3 (112)₩₩

Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩9,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩15,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩17,000
Ori · duck dish ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

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.
Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.

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📍 1.9km🚶 ~31 min walk· straight-line distance

13. Mallihyang (만리향)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 171 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chinese · 서울 중구 마른내로6길 37

Seoul Jung-gu Mareunnae-ro 6-gil 37

★ 4.3 (23)₩₩

Chadol · thin-sliced beef brisket ₩11,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩20,000
Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩7,000
Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩8,000

What are these dishes?

Jjajangmyeon — Wheat noodles topped with a savory black-bean sauce and pork — Korea's beloved Chinese dish.

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📍 1.5km🚶 ~24 min walk· straight-line distance

14. Daeseongsikdang (대성식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 172 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 을지로27길 32-17

Seoul Jung-gu Eulji-ro 27-gil 32-17

₩₩₩

Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩30,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩13,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩30,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩13,000

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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📍 1.9km🚶 ~30 min walk· straight-line distance

15. Ojangdongheungnamjip (오장동흥남집)

Double-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 160 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cold noodles · 서울 중구 마른내로 114

Seoul Jung-gu Mareunnae-ro 114

★ 3.6 (368)₩₩

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Bibim-naengmyeon · spicy cold noodles ₩15,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩15,000
Mul-naengmyeon · cold broth noodles ₩15,000
Onmyeon (온면) ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Bibim-naengmyeon — Chilled buckwheat noodles tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.
Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
Mul-naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles in a chilled, tangy beef-and-radish broth — a summer favorite.

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📍 2.0km🚶 ~32 min walk· straight-line distance

16. Daehwajeong (대화정)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 149 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Hangover soup · 서울 중구 장충단로 249-20

Seoul Jung-gu Jangchungdan-ro 249-20

★ 3.7 (159)₩₩

Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩15,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩11,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩18,000

What are these dishes?

Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.
Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.

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📍 1.8km🚶 ~29 min walk· straight-line distance

17. Urisikdang (우리식당)

Double-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 141 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 퇴계로41길 39

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 41-gil 39

★ 4.2 (11)₩

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Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩8,000
Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew ₩8,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩8,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩20,000

What are these dishes?

Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
Cheonggukjang — A pungent, deeply savory stew of fast-fermented soybeans — stronger than doenjang.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

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📍 1.7km🚶 ~27 min walk· straight-line distance

18. Seutabeokseukoria (스타벅스코리아)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 412 civil-servant visits

Cafe · 서울 중구 을지로 50

Seoul Jung-gu Eulji-ro 50

★ 3.4 (26)₩

Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,500
Cappuccino ₩5,200
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩5,200
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩5,700

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📍 1.4km🚶 ~23 min walk· straight-line distance

19. Munhwaok (문화옥)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 111 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Ox-bone soup · 서울 중구 창경궁로 62-5

Seoul Jung-gu Changgyeonggung-ro 62-5

★ 3.6 (84)₩₩

Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩13,000
Doganitang · ox-knee cartilage soup ₩18,000
Joktang (족탕) ₩26,000
Seolleongtang · ox-bone 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.

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📍 1.9km🚶 ~32 min walk· straight-line distance

20. Sujannauiapchima (수잔나의앞치마)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 369 civil-servant visits

Cafe · 서울 중구 퇴계로49길 24

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 49-gil 24

★ 4.1 (265)₩

Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩7,400
Espresso ₩4,500
Rongbeullaek (롱블랙) ₩4,900
Cafe · coffee & drinks ₩4,900

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📍 1.2km🚶 ~19 min walk· straight-line distance

21. Hanilgwan (한일관)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 22 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 2 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 서울 종로구 종로1길 50

Seoul Jongno-gu Jong-ro 1-gil 50

★ 3.4 (57)₩₩

Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩20,000
Goldongban (gungjungbibimbap) (골동반 (궁중비빔밥)) ₩18,000
Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup ₩16,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩14,000

What are these dishes?

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.
Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).

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📍 2.0km🚶 ~32 min walk· straight-line distance

22. Jjigaejip (찌개집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 103 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Stew & hot pot · 서울 중구 을지로 250

Seoul Jung-gu Eulji-ro 250

★ 2.8 (38)₩₩

Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩11,000
Gyeran-mari · rolled omelette ₩10,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩19,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩19,000

What are these dishes?

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