Best 16 Restaurants in Hongdae – Updated 2026

Hongdae is one of the best places to experience the youth of Korea. It is a place where many trends start, and culture begins. Not only in music and fashion but in food! When you’re in Hongdae, there are so many restaurants it’s hard to choose. To help you save time, we narrowed it down to the Ultimate best Korean restaurants in Hongdae.

Ultimate Korean Hongdae Restaurants

Yoogane Chicken Galbi (유가네닭갈비 홍대점)

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Let’s start with the ultimate Hongdae favorite, Yoogane Chicken Galbi. This place is renowned for dakgalbi, a spicy, stir-fried chicken dish served with vegetables and chewy rice cakes. The highlight is the gochujang sauce that gives the dish vibrant color and bold flavor. Yoogane has been Korea’s representative Galbi brand for 40 years, and the Hongdae branch will tell you why that is. Try the signature Yoogane Dakgalbi and Dak Galbi Stir-Fried Rice.

• Address: 109 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Opening Hours: 11:30 AM – 11 PM
• Price: 10,000KRW ~ 20,000KRW
• Phone: +82 2-333-4655

Pork Gomguk Soup- Okdongsik (옥동식)

Lately, this Michelin award-winning store has captured the hearts of all foodies who come to taste the delicious pork broth soup with rice. The soup is made with black pork bone and meat that is slow-cooked. The thinly sliced pork meat is soft and tender, and blends perfectly with the rice and soup. There is no MSG or artificial ingredients. Also, the kimchi is fresh and well-fermented, and the ambiance of the restaurant makes you feel comfortable. There are only 100 bowls that are served every day, so come early.

• Address: 44-10, Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• Nearest Station: Hapjeong Station
• Time: Lunch 11:00-15:00, Dinner 17:00-22:00 (until sold out)
• Price: 8,000 KRW- 14,000 KRW
• Phone: +82 2-6012-9915

Uwa (우와)

If you want to try something new and flavorful, you must try Uwa. This Japanese fusion restaurant specializes in okonomiyaki and teppan yaki. They do not use any flour in their okonomiyaki. Only 100% Chinese yams (마) for a healthy and soft texture. The various sauces will make your mouth dance.

The visual is amazing to your eyes. The teppan yaki is made with fresh noodles, and a salty sauce makes you keep having more. The combination of the ingredients mixed with their specialty sauce is truly a masterpiece. No wonder people wait in long lines to try this.

• Address: 2nd floor, 21-16 Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• Opening Hours: Sun-Thu: 12 PM – 10 PM, Fri-Sat: 12 PM – 12 AM
• Station: Hongik University Exit 9
• Phone: +82 70-7778-9500
• Price: 8,000- 16,000 Won

Nugunholddak Hongdae (누구나홀딱반한닭 홍대점)

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Nugunaholddak or Noo Na Hol Dak restaurant is a chicken-specialty restaurant that has garnered quite a success since its opening in 2011. The establishment is renowned for its healthy fusion chicken dishes that are oven-baked instead of fried. The taste is still amazing and doesn’t fall short of that of other fried chicken. This boneless chicken is typically wrapped in leaves or tortillas and enjoyed alongside beer. Try Noo Na Holdak’s signature Yangnyeom chicken or soy sauce chicken.

• Address: 129 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Time: 12 PM – 4 AM
• Price: 10,000KRW – 20,000KRW
• Phone: +82 2-332-6663

Solsot (솔솥 연남점)

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When you walk along Yeonnam-dong street, lined with cute cafes and delicious restaurants, you will see a long line in front of this cozy restaurant. Sotbap is a Korean food cooked in a hot pot with broth and topped with meat or seafood on top. Solsot‘s signature menu is steak pot rice and sea bream&scallop pot rice. What I most like is that the entire menu is neatly served with various side dishes. There are also other items such as eel and abalone. What’s more, the fried shrimp on the side menu is really good, so I recommend you try it. This Korean restaurant, Solsot, is highly recommended if you want to try a warm Korean meal! However, note in advance that there are long queues even on weekdays, before adding it to your go-to list.

• Address: 35, Donggyo-ro 38-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 서울 마포구 동교로 38길 35
• Time: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Price: 15,000KRW – 24,000KRW
• Phone: 70-8822-5846

Hongojib (혼고집)

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Korean BBQ just got a makeover at Hongojib. This Korean restaurant is the best for introverts and people who want to eat alone. It features private cubicles where you can grill meat and dine in a peaceful setting. This private setting has attracted many solo diners who come here just for a silent Korean BBQ experience. You can also come here with friends and family and have a delightful dining experience.

• Address: 1 Donggyo-ro 30-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Opening Hours: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
• Price: 10,000 ~ 20,000 KRW

Museo Kimchi Samgyeop (무쇠김치삼겹 홍대점)

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There is no better Hongdae restaurant to try samgyeopsal than at Musoe Kimchi Samgyeop. This Korean establishment specializes in grilled pork belly which they grill on cast iron. Samgyeopsal only tastes better served with homemade kimchi whose savory taste balances the meaty flavor. You will also cook the kimchi with pork belly and have them nice and hot!

• Address: 20-5 Wausan-ro 21-gil, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 3 PM – 12 AM, Sat-Sun: 12 PM – 12 AM
• Phone: +82 2-332-2290
• Price: 20,000 ~ 30,000 won

Bistro TOMA (연남토마)

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Bistro Toma, made by renovating an old house in Yeonnam-dong, offers a variety of fusion dishes made with fresh ingredients. The menu of this restaurant is Japanese and Italian fusion, and the bestsellers here are Katsudon, Cod Roe, and Basil Oil Pasta. Furthermore, Beef and cheese cutlets, yakiniku don, and creamy pork belly pasta are also great! If you want to try Japanese and Italian food reinterpreted by a Korean chef, visit this cozy restaurant. 🙂

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• Address: 61, World Cup buk-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 서울 마포구 월드컵북로 6길 61
• Time: 11:30 a.m. – 09:30 p.m.
• Price: 11,000KRW – 18,000KRW
• Phone: +82 2-332-8064

Yook-Mong (육몽)

You can’t leave Hongdae without trying grilled pork and beef tripe. Yookmong’s 3 generations of beef tripe restaurant history is tasted from the sauce to the side dishes to the charcoal used. The mouthwatering, savory, and chewy beef tripe is best when eaten with wasabi and pickled garlic leaves. The diverse price range lets you try all the different meats.

• Address: 19, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 서울 마포구 양화로 16길 19
• Station: Hongik University exit 9
• Time: Mon-Thu: 11:30 AM – 12 AM, Fri-Sun: 11:30 AM – 1 AM
• Price: 13,900-51,900 won
• Phone: +82 2-338-1142

Burgers Almighty (버거스올마이티 홍대점)

The name says it all. The Almighty Burgers in Hongdae are big, tasty, and memorable. You will definitely come again to try other burgers. The American cheeseburgers are made from 100% Australian and American meat, with the bun made from top Korean bakers. French fries and a cup of Coke are the perfect complements to your American cheeseburger. You have to try the American cheeseburger. You can also order an extra meat patty. If you want to eat chicken, they also have a soft chicken burger as well.

• Address: 21-1, Jandari Bridge in Mapo-gu, Seoul 서울 마포구 잔다리로 21-1
• Time: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
• Phone: 0507-1338-0997
• Station: Hapjeong Station exit 3
• Price: 6,500- 17,000 won

* Important Note: Contact the establishment before your visit to know if its still operating.

Mountain Bulgogi (산더미 불고기)

Mountain Bulgogi restaurant has been featured in numerous TV shows. The taste has been acknowledged by locals and, for years, has been recommended as the go-to place for a hearty meal. You will not be disappointed. Bulgogi is also a favorite for children and seniors. The sweet marinated bulgogi is complemented by the Welsh onion (파). If you want to try something spicy, I recommend the spicy ribs as well. The meat will fall off the bones so easily. Mix the red sauce with rice, and you will finish a bowl in no time.

• Address: 47, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 서울 마포구 어울마당로 47
• Station: Sangsu Station Exit 1
• Phone: 0507-1305-7626
• Time: 24 hours
• Price: 24,000KRW – 51,000KRW

Yeonhuidong Noodle Soup (연희동칼국수)

This place really only sells Kalguksu, which is fresh, knife-cut noodles made by rolling flour dough and slicing it into thin noodles. It is one of the foods that Koreans want to eat on a rainy day or when they miss warm food, especially in winter. Yeonguidong Kalguksu is a true noodle house that insists on only hot kalguksu even in summer, and the beef bone broth brewed for more than 12 hours is definitely mouthwatering. In addition to that, the taste is the best when eaten together with kimchi. White kimchi and regular red kimchi are available, but you can refill them if you want. Located next to Yeonnam-dong, which is the hottest area in Seoul, it is a famous restaurant in Yeonhui-dong. If you like noodles, I highly recommend a visit.

• Address: 37, Yeonhuimat-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 서울 서대문구 연희맛로 37
• Phone: 2-333-3955
• Time: Tue-Sun: 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Monday Closed
• Price: 9,000KRW – 25,000KRW

Myth Jokbal (미쓰족발)

Jokbal might be new to you, but it’s a tradition in Korea. It is braised pig trotters with soy sauce and spices. It’s chewy and tastes sweet. The jokbal is complemented with side dishes like noodles, spicy soup, salads with olives and almonds, and Korean rice balls.

• Address: Eoulmadang-ro 123-1, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• Located near Hongdae Shopping Street
• Time: 12:30 PM – 12 AM
• Price: 29,000KRW – 35,000KRW
• Phone: +82 2-337-2111

Sodamchon Hongdae (소담촌 홍대서교점)

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If you love shabu-shabu, Sodamchon is your destination. This Hongdae restaurant serves the hot pot Korean-style shabu-shabu with hearty portions. The menu is largely beef and pork, complemented by veggies like carrots, cabbage, sprouts, and onions. The best part about Sodamchon is that it provides the freshest ingredients for Vietnamese spring rolls (the first course). If you are here for lunch, choose from their lunch specials that include Vietnamese Spring Roll Mushroom Shabu Set, Vietnamese Spring Roll Wagyu Shabu Set, and Vietnamese Spring Roll Seafood Shabu Set.

• Address: South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, World Cup buk-ro 5-gil, 12 소담촌 1층
• Opening Hours: 11 AM – 9:30 PM
• Price: 10,00KRW – 20,000KRW
• Phone: +82 2-332-3008

Choma (초마)

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Choma is a restaurant famous for Jjambbong, which has been passed down for three generations. Jjamppong is a Korean-Chinese noodle soup with red, spicy seafood- or pork-based broth. Here you can choose from two types: regular Jjamppong with a spicy taste and White Jjamppong with a light udon flavor. The spicy soup with the texture of various crunchy vegetables and the taste of fire is amazing. In addition to the house’s signature dish, Jjamppong, we recommend you try Tangsuyuk, fried pork with sweet and sour sauce.

• Address: 72, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로 72
• Time: 10:30 AM – 03:00 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM | Monday closed
• Price: 9,000KRW – 18,000KRW
• Phone: +82 2-711-8887

On Black 94 (온블랙 94)

On Black 94 is a steak restaurant that specializes in the water age meat cooking process. They have excellent t-bone and tomahawk steaks. The meat is well-cooked and soft, not to mention seasoned just right. The price of the meal is not that expensive compared to the quality. Not only is the food exceptional, but the atmosphere of the restaurant also brings a Hawaiian vibe with bright lights and a cozy rooftop. This restaurant is the perfect date and party place. The food will be healing to your body and the environment, strengthening your soul. Come and enjoy the mouthwatering steak at On Black 94.

• Address: 39-14, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 서울 마포구 와우산로 39-14
• Phone: +82 10-8345-7890
• Station: Line 6 Sangsu Exit 1
• Time: Mon-Thu: 3 PM – 12 AM, Fri: 3 PM – 2:30 AM, Sat: 11 AM – 2:30 AM | Sunday Closed
• Price: 65,000-129,000

What do you think of the top Korean traditional restaurants in Hongdae? Trust me, you can’t go wrong with any one of these places.

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