Top 20 Local Restaurants in Seoul
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Top 20 Local Restaurants in Seoul

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  • Odarijip(Myeongdong 1st Branch)top_1
    Amazing
    Korean
    137
    Seoul674m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Signature marinated crab, fresh and delicious
    󰋁A 30-year heritage of word-of-mouth praise
    󱨠Saved by 1182 users󱨠163 positive reviews
  • Wangbijip Myeongdong Main storetop_2
    Amazing
    Korean
    174
    Seoul704m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Authentic Korean specialty dishes
    󰋁A secret flavor with nearly 20 years of heritage
    󱨠Saved by 749 users󱨠254 positive reviews
  • Hamcho Ganjang Gejangtop_3
    Great
    Korean
    142
    Seoul675m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    A TV-recommended crab restaurant known for its authentic and delectable Gejang with rich crab roe
    󱨠Saved by 949 users
  • Keunkiwajip
    4
    Great
    Korean
    205
    Seoul1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Asia 100 - Must-visit Restaurants
    Highlights:
    󱨝Signature gejang made using traditional techniques
    󰋁Visited by actor Byeon Woo-seok
    󱨠Saved by 681 users
  • Woo Lae Oak (Uraeok)
    5
    Amazing
    Korean
    69
    Seoul1.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 16 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Seoul
    Highlights:
    A third-generation cold noodle shop with a refreshingly delicious taste
    󱨠Saved by 158 users
  • Buchon Yukhoe Main Store
    6
    Amazing
    Korean
    97
    Seoul1.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Global 100 - Must-visit Restaurants
    Highlights:
    󱨝Signature Raw Beef Bibimbap
    󰋁60 years of Korean culinary craftsmanship
    󱨠Saved by 829 users󱨠88% positive reviews
  • ungteori saenggogi - Hongdae (Korean bbq restaurant)
    7
    Amazing
    Barbeque
    53
    Seoul5.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    A famous local barbecue restaurant with fresh ingredients and a bustling, market-like atmosphere
  • Jogaewa
    8
    Amazing
    Seafood
    174
    Seoul340m from downtown
    Highlights:
    One of the best seafood restaurants in Seoul, with fresh ingredients for its seafood dishes
  • Jo Seon Si Dae
    9
    Amazing
    Korean
    85
    Seoul5.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in Must-Visit Restaurants
    Highlights:
    󱨝Awaken your taste buds with our signature bibimbap
    󰋁Visited by athlete Shim Suk-hee
    󱨠Saved by 154 users󱨠97% positive reviews
  • Pungcheon Jangeo(eel)
    10
    Great
    Korean
    121
    Seoul5.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    A famous eel restaurant with the alluring aroma of freshly charcoal-grilled eel

What Local Restaurants are there in Seoul?
These are all Local Restaurants in Seoul:Odarijip(Myeongdong 1st Branch), Wangbijip Myeongdong Main store, Hamcho Ganjang Gejang, Keunkiwajip, Woo Lae Oak (Uraeok)
What are some highly-rated Local Restaurants in Seoul?
Some highly-rated Local Restaurants in Seoul include:Odarijip(Myeongdong 1st Branch):4.8, Wangbijip Myeongdong Main store:4.7, Hamcho Ganjang Gejang:4.3, Keunkiwajip:4.1, Woo Lae Oak (Uraeok):4.6
At what locations in Seoul can Local Restaurants in Seoul be found?
The Local Restaurants in Seoul are mainly located in:Odarijip(Myeongdong 1st Branch):Seoul, Wangbijip Myeongdong Main store:Seoul, Hamcho Ganjang Gejang:Seoul, Keunkiwajip:Seoul, Woo Lae Oak (Uraeok):Seoul
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