Local restaurants near Myeongdong

958 local restaurants within 0.7km of Myeongdong, verified by Korean civil-servants' actual spending. Skip the tourist traps near attractions and find the real spots.

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📍 633m🚶 ~10 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)₩₩

Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs) ₩17,000
Bok-bulgogi · spicy grilled pufferfish (not beef) ₩23,000
Bok-twigim · deep-fried pufferfish ₩35,000
Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs) ₩17,000

What are these dishes?

Bok — Pufferfish (bok) — as clear soup (jiri), spicy stew or other dishes. Toxic parts are removed by licensed chefs.
Bok-bulgogi — Pufferfish (bok) stir-fried with vegetables in a spicy sauce — fish, not beef. Pufferfish is prepared by licensed chefs.
Bok-twigim — Deep-fried pieces of pufferfish (bok). Pufferfish is prepared by licensed chefs.

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📍 627m🚶 ~10 min walk· straight-line distance

2. 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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📍 692m🚶 ~11 min walk· straight-line distance

3. 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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📍 534m🚶 ~9 min walk· straight-line distance

4. 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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📍 351m🚶 ~6 min walk· straight-line distance

5. Ediya Coffee (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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📍 257m🚶 ~4 min walk· straight-line distance

6. Starbucks (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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📍 120m🚶 ~2 min walk· straight-line distance

7. Hamheungmyeonok (함흥면옥)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 86 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Cold noodles · 서울 중구 명동10길 35-19

Seoul Jung-gu Myeongdong10-gil 35-19

★ 3.5 (94)₩₩

Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩14,000
Bibim-naengmyeon · spicy cold noodles ₩13,000
Mul-naengmyeon · cold broth noodles ₩13,000
Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩11,000

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.
Mul-naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles in a chilled, tangy beef-and-radish broth — a summer favorite.
Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.

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📍 641m🚶 ~10 min walk· straight-line distance

8. Donghae (동해)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 86 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Japanese restaurant · 서울 중구 무교로 16

Seoul Jung-gu Mugyo-ro 16

Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi)
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi)
Chobap · sushi
Hoe-deopbap · raw fish rice bowl

What are these dishes?

Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
Chobap — Sushi — vinegared rice topped with raw fish or seafood, Korean-style.

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📍 472m🚶 ~8 min walk· straight-line distance

9. Sammiok (삼미옥)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 3 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 서울 중구 퇴계로20가길 6

Seoul Jung-gu Toegyero20ga-gil 6

★ 3.9 (14)₩₩₩

Ganjang-gejang · soy-marinated raw crab ₩25,000
Salchisal · beef chuck flap ₩57,000
Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩46,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Ganjang-gejang — Raw crab marinated in soy sauce, prized for its rich roe — a famous 'rice thief'.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.