Top 5 Restaurants in Seongsu
- Refined seasonal Korean cuisine, 'Jeongidam'
- Hearty herbal baeksuk, Seongsu-dong 'Simmany Yakcho Baeksuk'
- Omakase with Asian and Japanese touches, 'Dot Seongsu'
- Famed salt bread that sells 7,000 loaves a day, 'Jayeondo Salt Bread in Seongsu'
- Chinese dishes with unexpected pairings, Seongsu 'Flavor Town'
Seongsu-dong in Seoul blends wetlands, cultural parks, and an ecological forest, making it a favorite spot for picnics. Stroll the tree-lined paths, trade stories as you walk, then pop into the nearby cafe street for a cozy finish. Romantic, sweet, and picture-perfect—these five Seongsu spots are ideal for a date.
Refined seasonal Korean cuisine, 'Jeongidam'
Jeongidam specializes in seasonal Korean dishes, changing the menu as the ingredients come into season. The food is clean and refined, and you can pair it with drinks. The menu runs the gamut from shared plates to solo dishes, so it's great whether you're dining together or solo. Expect favorites like bulnak jeongol (spicy beef and octopus hotpot), gopchang jeongol (intestine hotpot), suyuk (boiled pork slices), and yukjeon (pan-fried beef). Their LA galbi is marinated in a house sauce, slow-cooked sous-vide for over 24 hours, and served juicy and tender—no wonder it's so popular.
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✔ Location
B1, D-Tower Seoul Forest, 83-21 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
✔ Hours
Daily 11:00 – 22:00; weekday break 15:30 – 17:00
✔ Menu
LA galbi 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD), bulnak jeongol 28,000 KRW (21.00 USD), gopchang jeongol 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD)
Hearty herbal baeksuk, Seongsu-dong 'Simmany Yakcho Baeksuk'
Nicknamed the "Seongsu Pharmacy," Simmany Yakcho Baeksuk is famous for baeksuk made with herbs foraged from the mountains. Choose between chicken or duck baeksuk. The wild-herb duck baeksuk, reportedly tried by broadcaster Choi Ja, simmers with 32 ingredients and tastes like a restorative, nourishing bowl. The homemade side dishes are thoughtfully prepared with health in mind. Note: reservations are required, so book ahead before you go.
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- ▲ Location
4 Seongdeokjeong 13-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
- ▲ Hours
Daily 10:00–22:00
- ▲ Price
Wild herb chicken baeksuk 80,000 KRW (60.00 USD), wild herb duck baeksuk 90,000 KRW (67.50 USD), wild herb dakdoritang 60,000 KRW (45.00 USD)
Omakase with Asian and Japanese touches, 'Dot Seongsu
Just steps from Seongsu Station, Dot Seongsu is known for its dinner omakase. The chef serves tapas-style courses with Asian and Japanese influences, and you can chat with the chef at the bar. Corkage fee is 30,000 KRW (22.50 USD). They also offer highballs, wine, champagne, and beer to pair with your meal. It's a distinctive omakase experience that has become a local favorite in Seongsu-dong.
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✔ Location
2F, 201, 75-18 Dongil-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
✔ Hours
Daily 17:30 – 23:00; closed Sundays
✔ Menu
Dinner course 65,000 KRW (48.75 USD)
Famed salt bread that sells 7,000 loaves a day, 'Jayeondo Salt Bread in Seongsu'
Known for the "Park Seri" salt bread, this Seongsu bakery sells only one item: salt bread. It's sold in sets of four. They bake throughout the day—six batches total—and move about 7,000 pieces, though they often sell out. Made with high-quality flour, butter, and salt, the loaves brim with buttery aroma. The crust is chewy but soft inside, delivering a clean, satisfying bite.
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- ✔ Location
1F, 56-1 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
- ✔ Hours
Daily 09:00–22:00
- ✔ Price
Salt bread (4 pieces) 12,000 KRW (9.00 USD)
Chinese dishes with unexpected pairings, Seongsu 'Flavor Town'
Flavor Town is an Asian restaurant rooted in Chinese cuisine, led by a chef who trained in Finland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Australia. The menu covers everything from snacks and salads to light plates, mains, and desserts. Their signature is a thinly fried jokbal (pork trotter) tossed in a coconut-master caramel sauce and finished with cilantro—called "Fried Jokbal." The boiled jokbal is caramelized so the sweet sauce soaks deep into the meat. The crisp exterior gives way to tender meat and chewy fat for a satisfying bite. A tangy ginger pickle on the side refreshes the palate when needed.
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✔ Location
18-7 Seoul Forest 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
✔ Hours
Tue–Thu 18:00–23:00, Fri 17:00–23:00, Sat 12:00–22:00; closed Sun & Mon
✔ Price
Fried jokbal 18,000 KRW (13.50 USD), steamed rockfish in soju 43,000 KRW (32.25 USD), Emperor curry 53,000 KRW (39.75 USD)
