Eating alone in Myeongdong: where Koreans eat solo

Noodle houseKorean

Myeongdong Gyoja Bonjeom 명동교자 신관(명동역점) no complaints · recommended

Noodle soup · near Myeong-dong Stn

About 1 min walk from Myeong-dong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 86 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 3

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

Why they liked it

• Soft, chewy knife-cut noodles in a rich broth, with punchy garlic kimchi. · 3 bloggers
• Solo diners are seated at the first-floor counter; plenty of seats for one. · 2 bloggers
• Free refills of noodles and broth. · 1 blogger

short walk 2 · fast 2 · got in without waiting 2

They ordered kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup with pork and dumplings)

Chinese

Sinlungpu Maratang Myeongdong-jeom 신룽푸마라탕 명동점 no complaints · recommended

Mala noodle soup · near Euljiro 1-ga Stn Exit 6, 1 min walk

About 3 min walk from Euljiro 1-ga Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 5 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 2

Why they liked it

• Lots of solo diners and small tables, so eating alone feels normal. · 2 bloggers
• Pick your own ingredients and spice level; the broth is rich and savory. · 2 bloggers

short walk 1 · fast 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered malatang (spicy Sichuan hot pot soup, pick your own items)

Chinese

Yongga Conveyor Hot Pot Myeongdong 용가회전훠궈 명동점 no complaints · recommended

Near Euljiro 1-ga Stn

About 4 min walk from Euljiro 1-ga Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 21 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 2

Why they liked it

• Conveyor-belt hot pot with your own pot, easy to do alone. · 2 bloggers
• All-you-can-eat meat, with drinks, fruit and ice cream included. · 1 blogger
• Chinese dishes too. · 1 blogger

expect a line 2 · good value 2

They ordered mushroom broth hot pot (Chinese hot pot)

Japanese

Eunhaenggol Myeongdong 은행골 명동점 no complaints · recommended

Sushi · near Euljiro 1-ga Stn

About 5 min walk from Myeong-dong Stn

1 blogger ate here · 4 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• Sushi of rich tuna belly and fresh white fish, with udon on the side.
• The whole place is decorated with Hello Kitty.

short walk 1

They ordered toro and white fish sushi set (fatty tuna and fresh fish)

Noodle houseJapanese

Mentsuru Ramen City Hall 멘츠루 시청점 no complaints · recommended

Japanese ramen · near Sicheong Stn Exit 10, 2 min

About 12 min walk from Hoehyeon Stn

1 blogger ate here · 1 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• Many counter seats facing the kitchen, comfortable alone.
• Rich, spicy tonkotsu ramen with a great soft-boiled egg.

expect a line 1 · short walk 1 · fast 1

They ordered spicy tonkotsu ramen (pork bone broth noodles)

Japanese

Sushikase 스시카세 롯데백화점본점 no complaints · recommended

Sushi · near Sogong-dong

About 3 min walk from Euljiro 1-ga Stn

1 blogger ate here · 1 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• Conveyor-belt sushi at a counter, easy alone.
• Fresh tuna and squid.

fast 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered fatty tuna sushi with truffle

Soup and riceKorean

Boseung Hoegwan Myeongdong-jeom 보승회관 명동점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Euljiro 1-ga Stn Exit 5

About 4 min walk from Euljiro 1-ga Stn

1 blogger ate here · 16 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• A big room with comfortable seats for one.
• A filling spicy rice soup with plenty of pork jowl.

open late 1 · short walk 1

They ordered spicy gukbap (rice soup) with pork jowl

Chinese

Yewon 예원 no complaints · recommended

Sweet-and-sour fried pork · near Hoehyeon Stn Exit 4

About 3 min walk from Hoehyeon Stn

1 blogger ate here · 1 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 1

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

Why they liked it

• Tables for one or two, and staff are relaxed about solo diners.
• Good black bean noodles with lots of toppings.

short walk 1 · fast 1

They ordered jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce)

Korean

Peurimieom Jigwon Sikdang Euljiro-jeom 프리미엄 직원식당 을지로점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Euljiro 1-ga Stn Exit 2, 1 min

About 2 min walk from Euljiro 1-ga Stn

1 blogger ate here · 2 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 1

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

Why they liked it

• A Korean lunch buffet for 8,900 won, with good sides and mains.
• Several serving lines, so it is quick even at peak lunch.

short walk 1 · fast 1 · good value 1

They ordered Korean lunch buffet (rice, soup and side dishes)

Soup and riceKorean

Hadonggwan 하동관 명동본점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Myeong-dong 1-ga

About 5 min walk from Euljiro 1-ga Stn

1 blogger ate here · 2 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• A mild beef bone soup with a gentle beef flavor.
• Free refills of rice and broth.

They ordered gomtang (beef bone soup with rice), large size with tripe