How many restaurants are there in Seocho?
Per MOIS licensing data, 7,786 restaurants are currently operating in Seocho, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1973. From 709 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 임병주 산동칼국수kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) | 산동칼국수 12,000 KRW | 5,724Naver visitors | Available | Tue 11:00 - 21:30 | 1991 |
| 봉산옥 서초동본점Korean | 봉산만둣국 14,000 KRW | 2,746Naver visitors | Available | Mon 11:00 - 21:20 | 1992 |
| 한성돈까스tonkatsu and udon | 비후까스 25,000 KRW | 1,878Naver visitors | Available | Mon 11:00 - 21:30 | 1987 |
| 바른식 시골보쌈&감자옹심이 사당역별관점jokbal and bossam | 보족세트(4인) 60,000 KRW | 165Kakao Map | Not available | Mon 11:30 - 22:00 | 1994 |
| 이자카야심 강남본점izakaya | 숙성 연어회(소) 21,000 KRW | 179Naver visitors | Not available | Mon 17:00 - 02:00 | 1990 |
| 수다 서래점izakaya | 차돌 떡볶이 29,000 KRW | 807Naver visitors | Available | Mon 16:00 - 02:00 | 1993 |
| 영동족발 3호점jokbal and bossam | 왕족발(대) 49,000 KRW | 2,337Naver visitors | Available | Mon 12:00 - 23:00 | 1989 |
| 하트타임hof and gastropub | 치즈돈까스 11,000 KRW | 587Naver visitors | Available | Tue 11:00 - 00:30 | 1994 |
| 돈키tonkatsu and udon | 갑오징어까스 정식 15,000 KRW | 886Naver visitors | Not available | Mon 11:30 - 20:30 | 1986 |
| 신사고집samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) | 삼겹살 (200g) 18,000 KRW | 870Naver visitors | Available | Mon 16:00 - 23:00 | 1998 |
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 2026-08-04; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps). Unverified items are left blank.
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
임병주 산동칼국수
A kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 5 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1991. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
봉산옥 서초동본점
A Korean restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1992. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
한성돈까스
A tonkatsu and udon restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1987. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
바른식 시골보쌈&감자옹심이 사당역별관점
A jokbal and bossam restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1994. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
이자카야심 강남본점
A izakaya restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1990. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
수다 서래점
A izakaya restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 11 visitor reviews we sampled, 5 mention group dinners. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1993. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
영동족발 3호점
A jokbal and bossam restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1989. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
하트타임
A hof and gastropub restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1994. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
돈키
A tonkatsu and udon restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1986. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
신사고집
A samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 9 visitor reviews we sampled, 4 mention coming back. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1998. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
Frequently asked questions
Which Seocho restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 임병주 산동칼국수, 봉산옥 서초동본점, 한성돈까스, 수다 서래점, 영동족발 3호점, 하트타임, 신사고집.
How was this list selected?
We collected 709 candidates via 24 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 46 duplicate brands. The 495 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.