How many restaurants are there in Gwanak?
Per MOIS licensing data, 6,036 restaurants are currently operating in Gwanak, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1976. From 511 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 신림춘천집 본점chicken dishes | 100% 모짜렐라 치즈폭포 국내산 2++닭갈비 17,000 KRW | 5,903Naver visitors | Available | Wed 11:30 - 23:00 | 1996 |
| 뇌산마을 신림직영점Korean | 뇌산 뼈구이 27,900 KRW | 6,897Naver visitors | Available | Wed 17:00 - 05:00 | 2001 |
| 목포회센타hoe (Korean sashimi) | 광어활어회 한상차림 (소) 43,000 KRW | 554Naver visitors | Available | Wed 16:00 - 22:00 | 1997 |
| 정원쌈밥보리밥ssambap (wrap rice) | 보쌈(수육)정식 11,000 KRW | 833Naver visitors | Available | Wed 10:30 - 19:30 | 2001 |
| 기절초풍왕순대sundae (blood sausage) | 순대국 10,000 KRW | 1,990Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 08:00 - 24:00 | 2001 |
| 육진정육식당 본점Korean barbecue | 한우반마리 82,000 KRW | 678Naver visitors | Available | Wed 17:00 - 23:00 | 2000 |
| 시골집ssambap (wrap rice) | 모듬쌈밥 A코스 (2인이상) 16,000 KRW | 1,545Naver visitors | Available | Wed 11:30 - 21:00 | 2001 |
| 나인온스버거 낙성대점burgers | 그릴드 어니언 치즈 버거 10,500 KRW | 1,569Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 11:30 - 21:00 | 1997 |
| 강강술래 신림점galbi (grilled ribs) | 술래양념정식(점심정식) 28,000 KRW | 8,858Naver visitors | Available | Wed 11:00 - 22:00 | 2000 |
| 북새통 서울대입구역점hof and gastropub | 수제막걸리 [딸리/블루베리/미숫가루/말차/복분자] 10,800 KRW | 318Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 16:30 - 03:00 | 2001 |
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
신림춘천집 본점
A chicken dishes restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1996. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
뇌산마을 신림직영점
A Korean 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 available.
목포회센타
A hoe (Korean sashimi) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention coming back. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1997. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
정원쌈밥보리밥
A ssambap (wrap rice) 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 available.
기절초풍왕순대
A sundae (blood sausage) 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.
육진정육식당 본점
A Korean barbecue restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention coming back. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 2000. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
시골집
A ssambap (wrap rice) 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 available.
나인온스버거 낙성대점
A burgers restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1997. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
강강술래 신림점
A galbi (grilled ribs) 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 available.
북새통 서울대입구역점
A hof and gastropub restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 11 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention coming back. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 2001. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Which Gwanak restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 신림춘천집 본점, 뇌산마을 신림직영점, 목포회센타, 정원쌈밥보리밥, 육진정육식당 본점, 시골집, 강강술래 신림점.
How was this list selected?
We collected 511 candidates via 17 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 3 duplicate brands. The 356 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.