How many restaurants are there in Seocho?
Per MOIS licensing data, 7,786 restaurants are currently operating in Seocho, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1973. With that many options, separating ads from the real thing is hard - so this list started from 723 search candidates, each checked against the registry, leaving 511 verified places to pick from.
COMPAREThe 10 picks at a glance
| Name | Signature menu | Visitor reviews | Parking | Hours | First permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 임병주 산동칼국수kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) | 산동칼국수 12,000 KRW | 5,724Naver visitors | Available | Tue 11:00 - 21:30 | 1991 |
| 봉산옥 서초동본점Korean | 봉산만둣국 14,000 KRW | 2,746Naver visitors | Available | Mon 11:00 - 21:20 | 1992 |
| 한성돈까스Korean local dining | 비후까스 25,000 KRW | 1,877Naver visitors | Available | Mon 11:00 - 21:30 | 1987 |
| 바른식 시골보쌈&감자옹심이 사당역별관점jokbal and bossam | 보족세트(4인) 60,000 KRW | 165Kakao Map | Not available | Mon 11:30 - 22:00 | 1994 |
| 이자카야심 강남본점izakaya | 숙성 연어회(소) 21,000 KRW | 179Naver visitors | Not available | Mon 17:00 - 02:00 | 1990 |
| 수다 서래점izakaya | 차돌 떡볶이 29,000 KRW | 807Naver visitors | Available | Mon 16:00 - 02:00 | 1993 |
| 영동족발 3호점jokbal and bossam | 왕족발(대) 49,000 KRW | 2,335Naver visitors | Available | Mon 12:00 - 23:00 | 1989 |
| 돈키Korean local dining | 갑오징어까스 정식 15,000 KRW | 886Naver visitors | Not available | Mon 11:30 - 20:30 | 1986 |
| 신사고집Korean local dining | 삼겹살 (200g) 18,000 KRW | 869Naver visitors | Available | Mon 16:00 - 23:00 | 1998 |
| 진스시sushi | 저녁 C 코스 60,000 KRW | 977Naver visitors | Available | Mon 11:30 - 22:00 | 1998 |
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 editorial criteria. Naver figures verified 2026-08-03; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps). Unverified items are left blank.
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
임병주 산동칼국수
A kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1991. Of 10 visitor reviews we scanned, 5 mention waiting in line.
봉산옥 서초동본점
A Korean spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1992.
한성돈까스
A Korean local dining spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1987.
바른식 시골보쌈&감자옹심이 사당역별관점
A jokbal and bossam spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1994. Parking is listed as unavailable, so public transit is easier.
이자카야심 강남본점
A izakaya spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1990. Parking is listed as unavailable, so public transit is easier.
수다 서래점
A izakaya spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1993. Of 11 visitor reviews we scanned, 5 mention group dinners.
영동족발 3호점
A jokbal and bossam spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1989.
돈키
A Korean local dining spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1986. Parking is listed as unavailable, so public transit is easier.
신사고집
A Korean local dining spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1998. Of 9 visitor reviews we scanned, 5 mention coming back.
진스시
A sushi spot. The permit record matched to this location goes back to 1998.
Frequently asked questions
Which Seocho restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 임병주 산동칼국수, 봉산옥 서초동본점, 한성돈까스, 수다 서래점, 영동족발 3호점, 신사고집, 진스시.
How was this list selected?
We collected 723 candidates via 24 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), removed 46 duplicate brands, and our editors picked 10 from the 511 qualified places. It is an editorial pick, 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.