How many restaurants are there in Mapo?
Per MOIS licensing data, 9,693 restaurants are currently operating in Mapo, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1970. From 701 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 535 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 교다이야tonkatsu and udon | 오뎅우동정식 16,000 KRW | 1,982Naver visitors | Available | Tue 11:00 - 20:30 | 1997 |
| 이리에라멘ramen | 맑은도미시오라멘 10,000 KRW | 1,042Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 11:00 - 20:30 | 2000 |
| 여우골초밥 서교점sushi | 제철명품초밥 (12p) 22,000 KRW | 334Kakao Map | Available | Tue 11:30 - 22:00 | 1989 |
| 영동감자탕gamjatang (pork backbone stew) | 감자탕 (중) 38,000 KRW | 1,349Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 11:00 - 22:00 | 2001 |
| 원조조박집Korean barbecue | 국내산한우주물럭 (1인분) 50,000 KRW | 2,359Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 11:30 - 22:00 | 1994 |
| 하카타나카Japanese | 치킨 난반 정식 16,500 KRW | 1,083Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 11:00 - 20:00 | 1998 |
| 일등식당haejang-guk (hangover soup) | 해장국 8,000 KRW | 3,102Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 09:00 - 21:00 | 1985 |
| 도화곱창gopchang (grilled offal) | 모둠구이(250g) 24,900 KRW | 8,737Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 11:30 - 23:00 | 1971 |
| 멘야산다이메 홍대점ramen | 돈코츠라멘 10,000 KRW | 174Kakao Map | Available | Tue 11:30 - 22:00 | 1998 |
| 마포곱창타운gopchang (grilled offal) | 황소곱창모듬 25,000 KRW | 5,030Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 12:00 - 00:30 | 1996 |
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 2026-08-04; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps). Unverified items are left blank.
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
교다이야
A tonkatsu and udon restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 6 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1997. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
이리에라멘
A ramen 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.
여우골초밥 서교점
A sushi restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1989. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
영동감자탕
A gamjatang (pork backbone stew) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 9 visitor reviews we sampled, 4 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 2001. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
원조조박집
A Korean barbecue 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.
하카타나카
A Japanese 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.
일등식당
A haejang-guk (hangover soup) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1985. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
도화곱창
A gopchang (grilled offal) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1971. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
멘야산다이메 홍대점
A ramen 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 available.
마포곱창타운
A gopchang (grilled offal) 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 unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mapo restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 교다이야, 여우골초밥 서교점, 멘야산다이메 홍대점.
How was this list selected?
We collected 701 candidates via 24 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 50 duplicate brands. The 535 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.