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Euljiro restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul's print alleys

10 places. We counted them from 99 Korean blog posts by people who ate there. This is a count, not a ranking.

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  • 100posts we read
  • 99posts with a real meal
  • 10places with 2+ bloggers
01
grilled Spanish mackerel pasta (oil-based, a little spicy)

Western

PHEW 퓨 을지로 no complaints · recommended

Pasta and western plates · near Euljiro 3-ga Stn Exit 9, 4 min walk

About 2 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

8 bloggers ate here · 38 posts in this search named it · we read 8

recommended by 8 · complaints 0 · came back 2

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • A wide, calm room with space between tables. Good for a date and easy talk. · 7 bloggers
  • Mackerel oil pasta with a light chili kick. Clean, not fishy or greasy. · 4 bloggers
  • Smoky grilled octopus, tender and chewy, with a rich romesco sauce. · 4 bloggers
  • Shrimp bisque pasta with a deep shrimp taste. · 3 bloggers

booking recommended 7 · short walk 5 · view 1

They ordered grilled Spanish mackerel pasta (oil-based, a little spicy)

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Sources (8)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

02
boyang nurungji-tang (ginseng chicken soup finished with scorched rice)

BarKorean

Jumadeung 2 주마등2 no complaints · recommended

Raw fish · near Euljiro 3-ga Stn

About 1 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

4 bloggers ate here · 34 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 4 · complaints 0 · came back 2

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Aged kimchi and tuna rolls, sour and spicy. Great with drinks. · 2 bloggers
  • Tender pork trotters with lots of chives. · 1 blogger
  • Rich ginseng chicken soup with plenty of meat. · 1 blogger
  • Old-style pub feel with low prices. · 1 blogger

short walk 2 · good value 1

They ordered boyang nurungji-tang (ginseng chicken soup finished with scorched rice)

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Sources (4)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

03
truffle pasta (with fresh truffle)

Western

the Siot 더 시옷 no complaints · recommended

Pasta and western plates · near Euljiro 3-ga Stn, 5 min walk

About 5 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 9 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 2

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Good pastas: fresh truffle, meaty ragu, and gochujang (Korean chili paste) rosé. · 3 bloggers
  • Quiet, cozy, softly lit. Good for a date or a special day. · 3 bloggers
  • Tasty pizzas, like arugula or sweet pumpkin. · 2 bloggers

short walk 2 · good value 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered truffle pasta (with fresh truffle)

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Sources (3)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

04
samgyeopsal and makchang (grilled pork belly and beef intestine)

Grill houseKorean

Maksamga 막삼가 no complaints · recommended

Grilled offal · near Euljiro 3-ga Stn Exit 11

About 3 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 36 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Pork intestine with no off smell. Soft and chewy, not tough. · 3 bloggers
  • Free extras like steamed egg, pork belly, or tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). · 2 bloggers
  • Meat comes pre-grilled and almost ready, so it is easy. · 2 bloggers

expect a line 2 · short walk 1 · fast 1 · good value 1

They ordered samgyeopsal and makchang (grilled pork belly and beef intestine)

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Sources (3)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

05
jjol sundubu jeongol (spicy soft tofu hot pot with chewy noodles and seafood)

BarWestern

Imelda Bunsik 이멜다분식 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Euljiro 4-ga Stn

About 5 min walk from Euljiro 4-ga Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 19 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one 1

Why they liked it

  • Spicy hot pot full of toppings. · 2 bloggers
  • Crispy fried meat goes well with the hot pot. · 2 bloggers
  • Retro decor inside and nice outdoor seats in the arcade. · 2 bloggers

short walk 1 · outdoor seats 1

They ordered jjol sundubu jeongol (spicy soft tofu hot pot with chewy noodles and seafood)

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

06
salt-grilled barbecue chicken

Fried chickenBar

Dalmaji Gwangjang Babekyu Bonjeom 달맞이광장바베큐 본점 no complaints · recommended

Smoked barbecue · near Euljiro 3-ga Stn, 2 min walk

About 2 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 22 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Salt barbecue with a smoky wood and charcoal taste. Soft and clean. · 2 bloggers
  • Juicy homemade black pork sausage. · 1 blogger
  • Fresh draft beer. · 1 blogger
  • Lively open-air seats. · 1 blogger

expect a line 2 · short walk 2 · good with kids 1 · open late 1 · booking recommended 1 · outdoor seats 1

They ordered salt-grilled barbecue chicken

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

07
Bas burger (beef patty burger with cheddar)

Western

BAS BURGER 바스버거 을지로점 no complaints · recommended

Burgers · near Euljiro 3-ga Stn Exit 10, 2 min walk

About 2 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 2 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one 1

Why they liked it

  • Rich patty with butter-toasted buns. · 2 bloggers
  • Hawaiian burger with bacon and pineapple, sweet and salty. · 1 blogger
  • Thick potato chips are free and refillable. · 1 blogger
  • Creamy cornflake shake. · 1 blogger

short walk 1

They ordered Bas burger (beef patty burger with cheddar)

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Sources (2)

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08
aged pork set (thick pork neck and aged pork, grilled at the table)

Grill houseKorean

Gimsukseong Euljiro-yeok-jeom 김숙성 을지로역점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Euljiro 3-ga Stn

About 3 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 2 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Staff grill the thick aged pork for you. · 2 bloggers
  • Tasty sides like spicy crab and soybean stew with rice. · 2 bloggers
  • Fair prices for Euljiro. · 1 blogger

short walk 2 · good value 2 · booking recommended 2 · expect a line 1 · outdoor seats 1

They ordered aged pork set (thick pork neck and aged pork, grilled at the table)

More about Gimsukseong Euljiro-yeok-jeom (30 posts read) →
Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

09
golbaengi muchim (spicy sea snail salad with green onion)

BarKorean

Eulji Golbaengi 을지골뱅이 no complaints · recommended

Noodle soup · near Euljiro 3-ga Stn Exit 12

About 4 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 9 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 2

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Big sea snails tossed with scallions in a sweet, sour, spicy sauce. · 2 bloggers
  • Fish cake soup and rolled omelet come free with refills. Filling for the price. · 2 bloggers

short walk 2 · good value 2

They ordered golbaengi muchim (spicy sea snail salad with green onion)

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Sources (2)

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10
classic burger set with thick fries

Western

DAILY FIX 데일리픽스 을지로 no complaints · recommended

Burgers · near Euljiroipgu Stn

About 17 min walk from Euljiro 3-ga Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 19 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

  • English menu
  • Good with foreign friends 1
  • Good for one 1

Why they liked it

  • Thick Korean beef patty burger. Juicy and filling. · 2 bloggers
  • The chicken burger is only mildly spicy, fine for kids. · 1 blogger

good with kids 1 · expect a line 1 · short walk 1

They ordered classic burger set with thick fries

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Sources (2)

These are Korean blog posts. They are written in Korean.

How we counted

Naver and Daum are Korea’s big web portals. Koreans use them the way much of the world uses Google, and many people post restaurant reviews on blogs there. Those posts are in Korean, so most visitors never see them. We searched there in Korean for “을지로 맛집” (what you might search in English as “euljiro restaurants”) and similar phrases, and had AI read 100 of the posts. We counted only posts where the writer actually ate at the place. One blogger counts once for a place, even with many posts. Sponsored reviews are left out of the order. There is no score.

The dish pictures are drawings made by Gilpost from the posts. They are not photos of the real food.

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