Local restaurants near Insadong

2,324 local restaurants within 2km of Insadong, verified by Korean civil-servants' actual spending. Skip the tourist traps near attractions and find the real spots.

📍 1.4km🚶 ~23 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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📍 1.6km🚶 ~26 min walk· straight-line distance

2. Jinjuhoegwan (진주회관)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 45 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Noodles · 서울 중구 세종대로11길 26

Seoul Jung-gu Sejong-daero 11-gil 26

★ 3.4 (829)₩₩

Kongguksu · chilled soybean-broth noodles ₩17,000
Seokeojjigae (섞어찌개) ₩12,000
Kimchi fried rice ₩12,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩12,000

What are these dishes?

Kongguksu — Wheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.

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

3. Golmokjip (골목집)

Gov-verified

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

4. Hwangtogol (황토골)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 501 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 서울 중구 서애로 6-1

Seoul Jung-gu Seoae-ro 6-1

★ 3.6 (30)₩₩

Muhangsaengje tongsamgyeop (무항생제 통삼겹) ₩18,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩19,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩19,000
Chadol · thin-sliced beef brisket ₩13,000

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🚶 ~29 min walk· straight-line distance

5. Goheungman (고흥만)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 342 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 서울 중구 서애로 18-3

Seoul Jung-gu Seoae-ro 18-3

₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩40,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩35,000
Grilled eel ₩40,000

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

6. Seongwonpudeumol (성원푸드몰)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆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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📍 898m🚶 ~15 min walk· straight-line distance

7. Janggun (장군)

Gov-verified

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

8. 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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📍 1.7km🚶 ~27 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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📍 1.6km🚶 ~26 min walk· straight-line distance

10. Obaltan (오발탄)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 205 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

오발탄 · 서울 중구 퇴계로 205

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 205

★ 3.9 (33)₩₩₩

Teukyanggui (특양구이) ₩45,000
Daechang · grilled beef intestine ₩43,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩64,000
Hongchanggui (홍창구이) ₩42,000

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🚶 ~29 min walk· straight-line distance

11. Chungmukalguksu (충무칼국수)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 204 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Knife-cut noodles · 서울 중구 퇴계로44길 29

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 44-gil 29

★ 3.5 (62)₩₩₩

Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩10,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩47,000
Kongguksu · chilled soybean-broth noodles ₩11,000
Bossam · boiled pork wraps ₩37,000

What are these dishes?

Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.
Bossam — Boiled pork slices wrapped in cabbage with kimchi and salted shrimp sauce.
Kongguksu — Wheat noodles in a chilled, nutty soybean broth — a refreshing summer dish.

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📍 1.4km🚶 ~22 min walk· straight-line distance

12. 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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📍 1.7km🚶 ~28 min walk· straight-line distance

13. 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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📍 1.1km🚶 ~17 min walk· straight-line distance

14. 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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📍 1.5km🚶 ~25 min walk· straight-line distance

15. 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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📍 1.4km🚶 ~23 min walk· straight-line distance

16. 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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📍 1.8km🚶 ~30 min walk· straight-line distance

17. Pildongmyeonok (필동면옥)

Double-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 164 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cold noodles · 서울 중구 서애로 26

Seoul Jung-gu Seoae-ro 26

★ 3.7 (849)₩₩

📺 Sung Si-kyung's Let's Eat

Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩15,000
Bibim-naengmyeon · spicy cold noodles ₩15,000
Manduguk · dumpling soup ₩15,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
Bibim-naengmyeon — Chilled buckwheat noodles tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.

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

18. Gangseo (강서)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 165 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cold noodles · 서울 중구 세종대로11길 35

Seoul Jung-gu Sejong-daero 11-gil 35

★ 2.2 (73)₩₩₩

Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩16,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩68,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩58,000
Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩16,000

What are these dishes?

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

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

19. 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)₩₩

📺 Wednesday Foodie Show

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

20. Idiya (이디야)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 148 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cafe · 서울 중구 퇴계로 103

Seoul Jung-gu Toegye-ro 103

★ 4.6 (20)

Cafe · coffee & drinks
Jeodang hadongmaesil geurinti (저당 하동매실 그린티)
Fruit ade · fruit soda
(byeong)peurucheu seupakeulling sagwa ((병)프루츠 스파클링 사과)

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📍 1.4km🚶 ~24 min walk· straight-line distance

21. 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.