How many restaurants are there in Dong-gu?
Per MOIS licensing data, 3,465 restaurants are currently operating in Dong-gu, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1967. From 783 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 415 verified places, which were then scored on the same published criteria.
COMPAREThe 10 picks at a glance
| Name | Signature menu | Visitor reviews | Parking | Hours | First permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 신발원Chinese | 고기만두(1인분 4개) 4,800 KRW | 9,579Naver visitors | Not available | Thu 11:00 - 20:45 | 1969 |
| 본전돼지국밥gukbap (rice soup) | 돼지국밥 10,000 KRW | 7,663Naver visitors | Not available | Thu 09:00 - 21:00 | 1985 |
| 오씨칼국수kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) | 물총 (1kg) 15,000 KRW | 509Kakao Map | Available | Thu 11:00 - 21:00 | 1992 |
| 초량밀면noodles | 물밀면 (소) 7,000 KRW | 506Kakao Map | Not available | Thu 10:00 - 21:30 | 1990 |
| 마가만두Chinese | 군만두 8,000 KRW | 2,255Naver visitors | Not available | Thu 11:00 - 21:00 | 1988 |
| 태화장Chinese | 군만두 9,000 KRW | 315Kakao Map | Available | Thu 11:30 - 21:00 | 1972 |
| 부광갈비galbi (grilled ribs) | 양념돼지갈비(1인분)(기본3인분주문) 11,000 KRW | 204Kakao Map | Available | Thu 09:00 - 23:00 | 1977 |
| 신도칼국수 본점kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) | 칼국수 8,000 KRW | 1,405Naver visitors | Not available | Thu 10:00 - 19:30 | 1973 |
| 일품향Chinese | 오향장육 33,000 KRW | 112Kakao Map | Available | Thu 11:00 - 20:00 | 1986 |
| 주렁박gukbap (rice soup) | 수육백반 13,000 KRW | 92Kakao Map | Not available | Thu 09:00 - 22:00 | 2000 |
First-permit years reflect the earliest licensing record matched to the current business; permits can carry over through ownership changes, so they may differ from the brand's age. Naver and Google review figures are reference only and were not used for selection; Kakao Map user response was part of the the published scoring criteria. Naver figures verified 2026-08-06; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps). Unverified items are left blank.
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
신발원
A Chinese restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1969. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
본전돼지국밥
A gukbap (rice soup) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1985. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
오씨칼국수
A kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1992. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
초량밀면
A noodles restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1990. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
마가만두
A Chinese restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 4 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1988. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
태화장
A Chinese restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1972. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
부광갈비
A galbi (grilled ribs) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1977. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
신도칼국수 본점
A kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 9 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1973. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
일품향
A Chinese restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1986. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
주렁박
A gukbap (rice soup) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 2000. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dong-gu restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 오씨칼국수, 태화장, 부광갈비, 일품향.
How was this list selected?
We collected 783 candidates via 24 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 9 duplicate brands. The 415 qualified places were then scored on years in operation (50 points), Kakao Map review count (30 points), and listing completeness for menu, hours, and parking (20 points). The 10 highest scores are listed here. It is a data-driven recommendation, not an official ranking.
Are the restaurant names in Korean?
Yes. Names and addresses keep their official Korean spelling so you can paste them into Kakao Map, Naver Map, or Google Maps directly.
What if the information has changed?
Menus, prices, and hours can change. Everything is dated to the verification date shown, and we re-verify and update when corrections come in.