How many restaurants are there in Gangbuk?
Per MOIS licensing data, 4,018 restaurants are currently operating in Gangbuk, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1963. From 502 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 수유손칼국수kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) | 바지락칼국수 9,000 KRW | 2,404Naver visitors | Not available | Thu 10:30 - 16:00 | 1985 |
| 원조할매곱창 미아점gopchang (grilled offal) | 곱창전골(1인분) 14,000 KRW | 92Kakao Map | Not available | Wed 11:30 - 05:30 | 1994 |
| 속초할머니감자탕 본점gamjatang (pork backbone stew) | 감자탕(대) 30,000 KRW | 809Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 17:00 - 23:00 | 1995 |
| 예와손만두bunsik (Korean snacks) | 사골손칼국수 9,000 KRW | 810Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 11:00 - 19:30 | 1986 |
| 상미규카츠 수유본점tonkatsu and udon | 규카츠 화로구이 정식 16,500 KRW | 5,669Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 11:30 - 22:00 | 2001 |
| 미림산장Korean | 능이오리백숙 90,000 KRW | 1,041Naver visitors | Available | Wed 10:00 - 21:00 | 1975 |
| 북한산인수재Korean barbecue | 양념갈매기살(1인분) 15,000 KRW | 81Naver visitors | Available | Wed 11:00 - 20:00 | 1993 |
| 두메골jokbal and bossam | 마늘보쌈(중) 35,000 KRW | 1,382Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 11:00 - 21:30 | 1998 |
| 고도라멘 수유본점ramen | 미소라멘 10,000 KRW | 338Naver visitors | Not available | Thu 11:00 - 21:00 | 1992 |
| 백로참숯구이Korean barbecue | 국내산돼지갈비(400g) 13,900 KRW | 1,906Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 11:30 - 23:00 | 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 2026-08-12; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps).
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
수유손칼국수
A kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 8 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.
원조할매곱창 미아점
A gopchang (grilled offal) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1994. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
속초할머니감자탕 본점
A gamjatang (pork backbone stew) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1995. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
예와손만두
A bunsik (Korean snacks) 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 unavailable.
상미규카츠 수유본점
A tonkatsu and udon restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 2001. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
미림산장
A Korean restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 11 visitor reviews we sampled, 4 mention coming back. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1975. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
북한산인수재
A Korean barbecue restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1993. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
두메골
A jokbal and bossam restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1998. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
고도라멘 수유본점
A ramen 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 unavailable.
백로참숯구이
A Korean barbecue 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 2000. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Which Gangbuk restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 미림산장, 북한산인수재.
How was this list selected?
We collected 502 candidates via 18 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 8 duplicate brands. The 312 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 in that published score order.
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.