Kimbap in Seoul: where Koreans go for rice rolls

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Oworui Gimbap 오월의김밥 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Nakseongdae Stn

5 bloggers ate here · 25 posts in this search named it · we read 5

recommended by 4 · complaints 0 · came back 3

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

Why they liked it

• Very thick rolls with more filling than rice. One roll is a full meal, and it holds together. · 4 bloggers
• The "rice thief" roll with egg and spicy fish cake is the star. · 3 bloggers
• The egg strips are moist, and sesame oil adds a nutty smell. · 1 blogger
• You get a lot for the price. · 1 blogger

booking recommended 4 · short walk 3 · good value 3 · got in without waiting 2 · expect a line 1 · breakfast 1

They ordered bapdoduk gimbap (egg and spicy fish cake rice roll)

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Yumibun Gimbap Bangbae Jigyeongjeom 유미분김밥 방배 직영점 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Naebang Stn Exit 7

3 bloggers ate here · 18 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• Many kinds of big rolls, with more filling than rice. · 2 bloggers
• The salmon roll has big pieces. With soy sauce and wasabi, it eats like futomaki. · 1 blogger
• The owner's roll, with kimchi and anchovies, was the favorite. · 1 blogger
• The dakgangjeong (sweet fried chicken) on the side is crispy and good. · 1 blogger

short walk 3

They ordered owner's gimbap (rice roll with kimchi and anchovies)

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Yumibun Gimbap Dangsan Bonjeom 유미분김밥 당산본점 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Yeongdeungpogucheong Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 24 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 1

Why they liked it

• The big raw salmon roll is full of thick salmon and vegetables, and it is not fishy. · 3 bloggers
• The owner's roll has few fillings but deep flavor. · 1 blogger
• Eat in and you get free refills of seaweed soup. · 1 blogger
• Prices are fair. · 1 blogger

fast 2 · short walk 1 · good value 1

They ordered fresh salmon gimbap (large rice roll)

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Horse Kimbap 홀스김밥본점 no complaints · recommended

Plain fried chicken · near Gyodae Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 31 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 3

Why they liked it

• Light rolls with little rice and lots of filling. · 3 bloggers
• The dakgangjeong (sweet fried chicken) is crunchy outside and juicy inside. · 3 bloggers
• Lots of counter seats, good for eating alone. · 3 bloggers

short walk 1 · fast 1

They ordered half-and-half gimbap (konjac-minari roll and cheese-egg roll)

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Monyeo Gimbap 모녀김밥 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near 종로5가

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

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 1

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

Why they liked it

• A 13,000 won set: mini rolls with mustard sauce, thick mung bean pancake and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). · 1 blogger

fast 1 · good value 1

They ordered mayak gimbap (small rice rolls with dipping sauce)

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Boseulboseul 보슬보슬 압구정본점 no complaints · recommended

Rice bowls · near Apgujeong Stn Exit 2

2 bloggers ate here · 15 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• Huge keto gimbap filled with egg. Soft to bite, and both flavors were good. · 1 blogger
• Plenty of vegetables give a nice crunch and color. · 1 blogger
• Some seats suit solo diners. · 1 blogger

good with kids 1

They ordered keto gimbap with spicy green onion kimchi and pork belly

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BOSS KIMBAP 보스김밥 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Yeonnam-dong

2 bloggers ate here · 23 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

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

Why they liked it

• The rolls use home-style side dishes, like stir-fried carrot and potato, and are well seasoned. · 2 bloggers
• The dakgangjeong (sweet fried chicken) is very crispy. · 2 bloggers
• The one-person set with roll, chicken and seaweed soup is a full meal. · 1 blogger

fast 1

They ordered boss gimbap set (rice roll with carrot-potato strips, sweet fried chicken, seaweed soup)

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SUADANG 수아당 성북점 no complaints · recommended

Vietnamese pho · near Seongsinyeodaeipgu Stn Exit 1

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

Why they liked it

• The keto roll uses egg and fried tofu instead of rice. Soft and savory. · 1 blogger
• Big, thick, packed rolls that still taste good the next day. · 1 blogger
• The menu is wide. · 1 blogger

booking recommended 1 · breakfast 1

They ordered keto gimbap (rice roll with egg instead of rice)

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Suadang 수아당 압구정점 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Apgujeongrodeo Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 4 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 1

Why they liked it

• The roll with tuna, cheese and spicy dried squid feels familiar but a bit new, and tastes great. · 1 blogger

They ordered sua gimbap (rice roll with stir-fried tofu skin)