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Haebangchon restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul

10 places. We counted them from 97 Korean blog posts by people who ate there. This is a count, not a ranking.

  • 2,157blog posts found
  • 100posts we read
  • 97posts with a real meal
  • 10places with 2+ bloggers
01
aligot cheese lasagna (lasagna with stretchy cheese-potato sauce)

Western

Villa de Bleu 빌라드블루 해방촌 no complaints · recommended

Pasta and western plates · near Noksapyeong Stn Exit 2, 10 min walk

About 12 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

7 bloggers ate here · 29 posts in this search named it · we read 7

recommended by 7 · complaints 0 · came back 4

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

Why they liked it

  • The octopus dishes are very tender. · 5 bloggers
  • The blue room and sunny window seats feel like southern Europe. Good for a date. · 5 bloggers
  • The lasagna gets cheese poured on at the table. It is rich and stretchy. · 4 bloggers
  • The puttanesca pasta is tangy and full of flavor. · 2 bloggers

booking recommended 5 · got in without waiting 2 · view 1 · expect a line 1

They ordered aligot cheese lasagna (lasagna with stretchy cheese-potato sauce)

More about Villa de Bleu (30 posts read) →
Sources (7)

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

02
cheesecake with tomato and bacon

CafeBarWestern

TRAP 트랍 no complaints · recommended

Bakes and desserts · near Yongsan-dong 2-ga

About 19 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

4 bloggers ate here · 20 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 4 · complaints 0 · came back 1

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

Why they liked it

  • The rooftop looks right at N Seoul Tower, best at night. · 3 bloggers
  • Desserts like panna cotta are pretty and tasty. · 3 bloggers
  • Good drinks, like a nutty pistachio latte and a not-too-sweet juice. · 3 bloggers
  • It stays quiet even when busy. · 1 blogger

view 3 · outdoor seats 3 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered cheesecake with tomato and bacon

More about TRAP (30 posts read) →
Sources (4)

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

03
godeungeo dolsotbap (mackerel rice in a hot stone pot)

Korean

Haebang Sikdang 해방식당 no complaints · recommended

Rice bowls · near Yongsan-dong 2-ga

About 21 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

4 bloggers ate here · 48 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

  • Tasty fusion dolsot rice (hot stone-pot rice), like mackerel or fried eggplant. · 2 bloggers
  • Yukjeon (thin beef pancakes) are crisp outside, juicy inside, with a fresh herb sauce. · 1 blogger
  • Pasta made with Korean salted fish sauce is savory and unusual. · 1 blogger
  • The salmon roll in seaweed tasted just as good after two years. · 1 blogger

got in without waiting 3

They ordered godeungeo dolsotbap (mackerel rice in a hot stone pot)

More about Haebang Sikdang (4 posts read) →
Sources (4)

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

04
red shrimp squid-ink capellini (fresh pasta in bisque sauce)

Western

Egg & Flour 에그앤플라워 no complaints · recommended

Pasta and western plates · near Yongsan-dong 2-ga

About 21 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 37 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

  • The signature red shrimp squid-ink pasta is fresh, chewy and rich. · 2 bloggers
  • A calm, soft mood that suits a birthday or a date. · 2 bloggers
  • The windows look over the neighborhood and Namsan Tower. · 1 blogger
  • It is chef Kim Hee-eun's restaurant. · 1 blogger

view 1 · got in without waiting 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered red shrimp squid-ink capellini (fresh pasta in bisque sauce)

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Sources (3)

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

05
duck breast steak with orange sauce

BarWestern

Bless Brunch Bar 블레스브런치바 no complaints · recommended

Pasta and western plates · near Noksapyeong Stn Exit 2

About 12 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 15 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 3

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

Why they liked it

  • The duck breast steak is tender and juicy. · 2 bloggers
  • Gnocchi and a layered lasagna are good. · 2 bloggers
  • The soft omelette stands out. · 1 blogger
  • Wood interior and open kitchen feel warm. · 1 blogger

got in without waiting 1

They ordered duck breast steak with orange sauce

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Sources (3)

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

06
anchovy chili oil pasta

Western

Fren Haus 프랜하우스 no complaints · recommended

Pasta and western plates · near Noksapyeong Stn

About 13 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 34 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 1

Why they liked it

  • Eat on an outdoor terrace with a wide view. · 1 blogger
  • After sunset, low lights and candles make it cozy. · 1 blogger
  • The anchovy pasta is generous with a mild chili kick. · 1 blogger
  • The truffle cream risotto is good. · 1 blogger

short walk 2 · view 1 · outdoor seats 1

They ordered anchovy chili oil pasta

More about Fren Haus (30 posts read) →
Sources (3)

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

07
shrimp burger (grilled shrimp with fried onion)

Western

JACOBY'S BURGER 자코비버거 본점 no complaints · recommended

Burgers · near Noksapyeong Stn Exit 2, 10 min walk

About 14 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 8 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

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

Why they liked it

  • The classic burger has a juicy, tasty patty. · 2 bloggers
  • The terrace is great for a beer at sunset facing Namsan Tower. · 1 blogger
  • The chili bacon hot dog with lots of toppings was a favorite. · 1 blogger
  • The shrimp burger is packed with grilled shrimp. · 1 blogger

expect a line 3 · open late 1 · view 1 · outdoor seats 1

They ordered shrimp burger (grilled shrimp with fried onion)

More about JACOBY'S BURGER (30 posts read) →
Sources (3)

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

08
dwaeji galbi (grilled marinated pork ribs)

Bar

Sunset Mood 선셋무드 no complaints · recommended

Marinated short ribs · near Noksapyeong Stn Exit 2

About 12 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 6 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

  • Smoky sweet-salty pork ribs go well with wine. · 2 bloggers
  • Wide window views of Namsan Tower and city lights. · 2 bloggers
  • A cream pasta with ssamjang (Korean dipping paste) pairs well with wine. · 1 blogger

view 2 · booking recommended 2 · open late 1

They ordered dwaeji galbi (grilled marinated pork ribs)

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Sources (2)

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

09
Namsan Gieok hoe (chef's choice raw fish platter)

BarJapanese

Namsan Gieok 남산기억 no complaints · recommended

Raw fish · near Yongsan-dong 2-ga

About 22 min walk from Noksapyeong Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 10 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

  • The signature seasonal sashimi platter with seaweed is fresh. · 2 bloggers
  • Eat on a rooftop with a view of Namsan. · 1 blogger
  • The wood interior feels cozy. · 1 blogger

view 1 · booking recommended 1 · outdoor seats 1

They ordered Namsan Gieok hoe (chef's choice raw fish platter)

More about Namsan Gieok (24 posts read) →
Sources (2)

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

10
chicken and dried radish greens cream with house focaccia

Cafe

MOUSY 마우시 no complaints · recommended

Plain fried chicken · near Yongsan-dong 2-ga

About 21 min walk from Noksapyeong 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 1
  • Good with foreign friends
  • Good for one

Why they liked it

  • Unusual brunch, like a dried radish-greens cream with homemade focaccia. · 1 blogger
  • Light, gentle food that sits well. · 1 blogger
  • Fair prices for the area. · 1 blogger
  • The owner is kind. · 1 blogger

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

They ordered chicken and dried radish greens cream with house focaccia

More about MOUSY (30 posts read) →
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 “해방촌 맛집” (what you might search in English as “haebangchon 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.