Restaurants in Seoul
60 spots across 4 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Seoul shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Seoul's dining scene down to 60 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 4 neighborhoods and averaging 4.8★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Euljiro is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, 더타코부스 을지로점 is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 60 restaurants spots in Seoul — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
더타코부스 을지로점
Menchuru Ramen
아스론가
갓잇 을지로점
Hoàng Việt Euljiro
HeyGenie
페이퍼파스타
Suwolga
Sukseongdo Euljiro
난로은회 을지로 | Nanro Eunhoe Euljiro | 暖炉銀灰 乙支路 | 暖炉银灰 乙支路
까이9
Hvanch
Torino Las Vegas
Sancheong Charcoal Garden Euljiro 2nd branch
20 어클락 모먼트
Needs
청담동 순도리(을지로 3가점)
오덕장 을지로본점 Odeokjang
아웃오브오더
Ohmeal Seongsu
BriBeet
SZIMPATIKUS Restaurant Seongsu (심퍼티쿠시 성수점)
제이드앤워터 성수 LCDC점
Soi Nana
gnocchi room
포유 성수
희릿
BUOY
Westside
rivna
카프리 디 마리
Forest Cheongdam Apgujeong Restaurant Brunch Italian
Me Table Seongsu
울루울루
Local GuideThe local guide to Seoul
Seoul where ancient palaces meet futuristic skylines! You gotta dive into 'jjimjilbang' culture; it's a whole vibe. For authentic art and chill vibes, check out Ikseon-dong it's like a hidden gem with traditional hanok houses. And 'soju' is the drink, but try it with 'makgeolli' we call it 'so-maek'! Fun fact: Seoul has the fastest internet in the world!
CHAEUM KOREAN TRADITIONAL RESTAURANT
타이24 | Myeongdong Restaurant thai24 | 명동 맛집 | myeongdong noodle | เมียงดงร้านอาหาร ไทย24
Hyodam Kalguksu Dakhanmari Myeongdong
Soft Tofu
바오서울 충무로(BAO SEOUL CHUNGMURO)
Eolttangjya
Bbandak Bbandak Myeongdong Branch
무쇠김치삼겹
Bunjiro myeongdong
1992덮밥&짜글이 명동1호점ㅣTraditional Korean Food Restaurant
떼르세로 코스테스
우와 명동점 Wuwa Myeongdong
Jogabi Seafood Bar
Inamjang(Myeong-dong Branch)
Mano Di Chef, Myeongdong
Yeji Sikdang
곰국시집
충남식당
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Seoul?
Polomaps has curated 60 restaurants spots in Seoul, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include 더타코부스 을지로점, 아웃오브오더, 블랑끼따. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Seoul have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Seoul include Euljiro, Seongsu-dong, Mangwon-dong, Myeongdong. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Seoul?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Seoul or anywhere else.
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