Dongdaemun restaurants: where Koreans eat near the gate

Noodle houseJapanese

Irworui Jemyeonso Heunginjimun 일월의제면소 흥인지문 no complaints · recommended

Japanese udon · near Dongdaemun Stn Exit 7

About 1 min walk from Dongdaemun Stn

7 bloggers ate here · 52 posts in this search named it · we read 7

recommended by 7 · complaints 0 · came back 5

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 2
• Good for one 6

Why they liked it

• Chewy house-made udon noodles and crisp tempura. · 6 bloggers
• Window counter seats look straight at Heunginjimun Gate, lit up in the evening. · 5 bloggers
• Many udon styles: cold with sauce, dipping and hot broth. · 4 bloggers

view 7 · short walk 7 · booking recommended 3 · expect a line 2 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered kake udon (thick wheat noodles in hot broth)

Korean

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari 진옥화할매원조닭한마리 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Dongdaemun Stn Exit 9

About 8 min walk from Dongdaemun Stn

5 bloggers ate here · 46 posts in this search named it · we read 5

recommended by 5 · complaints 0 · came back 3

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 3
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A mild, clean chicken broth that gets more savory as it simmers. · 5 bloggers
• The chewy rice cake add-on stands out, and you finish with knife-cut noodles. · 5 bloggers
• An old Dakhanmari Alley restaurant running since 1978. · 1 blogger
• Good for bringing foreign friends. · 1 blogger

expect a line 5 · fast 2 · open late 1 · short walk 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in broth) with rice cakes

Korean

Sunhuine Bindaetteok Dakhanmari 순희네빈대떡 닭한마리 동대문본점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Dongdaemun Stn Exit 9, 6 min walk

About 8 min walk from Dongdaemun Stn

5 bloggers ate here · 23 posts in this search named it · we read 5

recommended by 5 · complaints 0 · came back 3

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

Why they liked it

• A big chicken with rice cakes, potatoes and vegetables, a lot of food. · 2 bloggers
• You can also order the crispy mung bean pancakes from Sunhee's of Gwangjang Market. · 2 bloggers
• A garlic and vegetable dipping sauce you mix yourself. · 2 bloggers
• Two big, clean floors, good for groups. · 2 bloggers

good with kids 2 · short walk 2 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in broth, cooked at the table)

BarWestern

Dongmyo Makete 동묘마케트 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Dongmyo Stn, 3 min walk

About 5 min walk from Dongmyo Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 10 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 4 (1 sponsored, not used for the order) · complaints 0 · came back 2

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

Why they liked it

• Pork chop, cream pasta and ragu tteokbokki, mostly 10,000 to 20,000 won. · 3 bloggers
• A vintage grocery-style room with wine and beer. · 2 bloggers

short walk 3 · open late 2 · good value 2 · got in without waiting 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered tteokbokki (rice cakes) in beef ragu sauce

Snack bar

Itcheu Kkwabaegi 잇츠꽈배기 no complaints · recommended

Bakes and desserts · near Dongdaemun Stn Exit 10, 3 min walk

About 6 min walk from Dongdaemun Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 3 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• Fried to order, warm and chewy. · 2 bloggers
• A big plain twisted doughnut for 1,300 won. · 1 blogger
• There is also one drizzled with chocolate and condensed milk. · 1 blogger

short walk 1 · good value 1

They ordered kkwabaegi (twisted fried dough) with chocolate and condensed milk

Soup and riceKorean

Daehwajeong Jinjja Haejangguk 대화정진짜해장국 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Dongdaemun StnSamunhwagongwon Stn

About 9 min walk from Dongdaemun Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 20 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

• A hearty broth of beef brisket and dried cabbage, with fresh blood sausage. · 2 bloggers
• The large size comes with meaty beef bones. · 2 bloggers

expect a line 1 · fast 1

They ordered haejangguk (beef broth soup with cabbage greens and blood sausage)

Korean

Myeongdong Dakhanmari Geoseong-jeom 명동닭한마리 거성점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near 종로5가

About 7 min walk from Dongdaemun Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 10 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 2

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

Why they liked it

• A rich broth with a tangy house dipping sauce. · 2 bloggers
• Staff mix the sauce and cut the chicken, easy for first-timers. · 1 blogger
• Thinner knife-cut noodles than other places. · 1 blogger

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled at the table)

Korean

Yangji Sikdang 양지식당 no complaints · recommended

Rice bowls · near Dongdaemun Stn

About 7 min walk from Dongdaemun Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 14 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

• Free refills of sides and spicy pork, with friendly staff. · 2 bloggers
• A 9,000-won home-style set with grilled fish, spicy crab and many sides. · 1 blogger

good value 2 · expect a line 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered baekban (home-style set meal with rice, soup and many side dishes)

Noodle houseKorean

Pyeongyang Myeonok 평양면옥 no complaints · recommended

Cold buckwheat noodles · near Dongdaemun StnSamunhwagongwon Stn

About 17 min walk from Dongdaemun Stn

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

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 1

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

Why they liked it

• A Pyongyang cold noodle house with a mild, meaty broth. · 2 bloggers
• You can ask for more broth. · 1 blogger

expect a line 1

They ordered pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles in clear beef broth)