How many restaurants are there in Dongdaemun?
Per MOIS licensing data, 5,153 restaurants are currently operating in Dongdaemun, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1968. From 697 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 462 verified places, which were then scored on the same published criteria.
COMPAREThe 10 picks at a glance
| Name | Signature menu | Visitor reviews | Parking | Hours | First permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 킹 수제만두bunsik (Korean snacks) | 마파두부덮밥 14,000 KRW | 375Kakao Map | Not available | Tue 10:00 - 21:00 | 1995 |
| 성천막국수 답십리점noodles | 제육 (1~2인) 13,000 KRW | 296Kakao Map | Not available | Tue 11:30 - 21:00 | 1981 |
| 혜성칼국수kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) | 닭칼국수 10,000 KRW | 2,843Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 10:30 - 20:00 | 1970 |
| 거복이식당 경희대본점Korean barbecue | 반반한판(600g) 37,000 KRW | 3,801Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 11:40 - 23:00 | 1991 |
| 놀부만두bunsik (Korean snacks) | 고기통만두 (10개) 7,000 KRW | 1,434Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 11:00 - 20:00 | 1999 |
| 79번지국수집noodles | 닭칼국수 7,000 KRW | 928Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 10:00 - 22:00 | 1997 |
| 멍군집Korean barbecue | 목반/삼반(600g) 30,000 KRW | 143Kakao Map | Not available | Tue 16:00 - 02:00 | 1995 |
| 후쿠라멘ramen | 소금돈코츠 8,500 KRW | 1,457Naver visitors | Available | Tue 11:30 - 21:00 | 1981 |
| 여기가좋겠네chicken dishes | 닭도리탕 (소) 15,000 KRW | 112Kakao Map | Available | Tue 10:30 - 24:00 | 1999 |
| 이모네왕파전hof and gastropub | 해물파전 15,000 KRW | 1,105Naver visitors | Not available | Tue 12:00 - 02:00 | 1997 |
First-permit years reflect the earliest licensing record matched to the current business; permits can carry over through ownership changes, so they may differ from the brand's age. Naver and Google review figures are reference only and were not used for selection; Kakao Map user response was part of the the published scoring criteria. Naver figures verified 2026-08-11; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps). Unverified items are left blank.
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
킹 수제만두
A bunsik (Korean snacks) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1995. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
성천막국수 답십리점
A noodles restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1981. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
혜성칼국수
A kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 9 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1970. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
거복이식당 경희대본점
A Korean barbecue restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention group dinners. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1991. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
놀부만두
A bunsik (Korean snacks) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1999. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
79번지국수집
A noodles restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1997. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
멍군집
A Korean barbecue restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1995. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
후쿠라멘
A ramen restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1981. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
여기가좋겠네
A chicken dishes restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1999. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
이모네왕파전
A hof and gastropub restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1997. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dongdaemun restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 후쿠라멘, 여기가좋겠네.
How was this list selected?
We collected 697 candidates via 24 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 9 duplicate brands. The 462 qualified places were then scored on years in operation (50 points), Kakao Map review count (30 points), and listing completeness for menu, hours, and parking (20 points). The 10 highest scores are listed here. It is a data-driven recommendation, not an official ranking.
Are the restaurant names in Korean?
Yes. Names and addresses keep their official Korean spelling so you can paste them into Kakao Map, Naver Map, or Google Maps directly.
What if the information has changed?
Menus, prices, and hours can change. Everything is dated to the verification date shown, and we re-verify and update when corrections come in.