How many restaurants are there in Yongsan?
Per MOIS licensing data, 6,238 restaurants are currently operating in Yongsan, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1965. From 700 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 한남동감자탕 본점gamjatang (pork backbone stew) | 국물뼈찜 (2인) 36,000 KRW | 2,721Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 00:00 - 24:00 | 1997 |
| 일미집gamjatang (pork backbone stew) | 감자탕 (대) 39,000 KRW | 1,934Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 11:00 - 22:00 | 1990 |
| 찰만생대패 이태원점samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) | 미나리 세트 60,000 KRW | 237Kakao Map | Not available | Wed 16:00 - 22:00 | 1996 |
| 삼각지원대구탕 본점spicy seafood stew | 대구탕 (1인분) 14,000 KRW | 214Kakao Map | Not available | Wed 10:00 - 22:00 | 1996 |
| 타코스탠드Mexican and Brazilian | 초리조 3,800 KRW | 393Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 13:00 - 22:00 | 1983 |
| 조대포 남영본점Korean barbecue | 황제살(180g) 14,000 KRW | 1,250Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 16:30 - 05:00 | 1995 |
| 타파스바Western | 감바스 알아히오 11,900 KRW | 2,683Naver visitors | Not available | Wed 15:00 - 24:00 | 2000 |
| 가야해장 용산본점haejang-guk (hangover soup) | 얼큰 소뼈해장국 11,000 KRW | 192Kakao Map | Not available | Wed 10:30 - 22:30 | 1995 |
| 나리의집samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) | 삼겹살(150g) 17,000 KRW | 1,895Naver visitors | Available | Wed 14:00 - 24:00 | 1999 |
| 바다식당Korean | 소고기 소시지 29,000 KRW | 1,711Naver visitors | Available | Wed 11:30 - 22:00 | 1984 |
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 2026-08-05; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps). Unverified items are left blank.
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
한남동감자탕 본점
A gamjatang (pork backbone stew) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 15 visitor reviews we sampled, 4 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1997. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
일미집
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 1990. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
찰만생대패 이태원점
A samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) 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.
삼각지원대구탕 본점
A spicy seafood stew 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.
타코스탠드
A Mexican and Brazilian restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1983. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
조대포 남영본점
A Korean barbecue restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 7 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention coming back. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1995. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
타파스바
A Western 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 unavailable.
가야해장 용산본점
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 1995. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
나리의집
A samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) 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 1999. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
바다식당
A Korean restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1984. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
Frequently asked questions
Which Yongsan restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 나리의집, 바다식당.
How was this list selected?
We collected 700 candidates via 24 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 28 duplicate brands. The 536 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.