Lunch near Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 places officials keep going back to
Of 64 places within 0.7 km, only the ones officials paid most often.
Data story · compiled from public expense records · As of Wed, September 30
Within 0.7 km of Gyeongbokgung Palace, 64 restaurants appear in officials' expense records.
We picked the top 6 that officials paid 3+ times. They're within walking distance — check opening hours before you go.
Places paid for by more than one agency are listed first.
The places
- 1. Sinanchon (신안촌)Korean · Seoul Jongno-guOfficials paid 32 times · 2 different agenciesSignature: Yeonpotang · clear octopus soup (₩25,000)View place →
- 2. Podonamu (포도나무)Korean · Seoul Jongno-guOfficials paid 26 times · 2 different agenciesView place →
- 3. Seusiwa (스시와)Sushi & rolls · Seoul Jongno-guOfficials paid 23 times · 2 different agenciesView place →
- 4. Gomsol (곰솔)Korean set course · Seoul Jongno-guOfficials paid 12 times · 2 different agenciesView place →
- 5. Taejinbokjip (태진복집)Korean · Seoul Jongno-guOfficials paid 12 times · 2 different agenciesSignature: Bok-twigim · deep-fried pufferfish (₩140,000)View place →
- 6. Crystal Jade (크리스탈제이드)Chinese · Seoul Jongno-guOfficials paid 24 times · All from a single agencySignature: Ori · duck dish (₩70,000)View place →
Expense records show where officials keep paying — not a taste guarantee. Check hours and prices before you go.
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