Sambojeong (Yeouido)
Sambojeong is a 30-year-old meat restaurant, but it is famous for its cheonggukjang, also known as “Yeouido Cheonggukjang”.
At lunchtime, the place is packed with people looking for cheonggukjang.
Address: 1F, Yeouido Shopping Center, 35-5 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Cheonggukjang (7,000 won), Beef Tofu Jjigae (7,000 won), Kimchi Jjigae (7,000 won)
‣ Business hours: 11:00 ~ 23:00
Tamasushi
Tama Sushi specializes in sushi and sashimi courses in an alleyway building near the National Assembly.
There are only two menus: sushi for lunch and sashimi and sushi for dinner.
This is a great place to enjoy sake.
Address: Manhattan 21 LivingTel, 13-21 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Sushi Lunch (60,000 won), Omakase (120,000 won)
‣ Business hours: 11:30 ~ 22:30
Jinjin Dumpling Soup
JINJIN Dumpling Soup in Yeouido has a refreshing flavor without using chemical seasonings.
The signature dish is the handmade dumpling tteokguk. It is served in a clear broth. The dish is topped with hand-pulled sputum, seaweed powder, brisket, and beaten egg.
Address: 3F, Oryun Building, 36-4 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Sonmandu Tteokguk (12,000 won), Sonmandu Sulguk (13,000 won), Mulmandu (12,000 won), Chives Hotpot (10,000 won)
‣ Business hours: 11:00 ~ 21:00
Yeongseong Sikdang
Located in Yeouido, Yeongseong Sikdang is a favorite among office workers in the neighborhood, filling up within 30 minutes of opening. The signature dish is the handmade bibimbap topped with plenty of salty seaweed powder.
Address: Seoul Sangga 2F, 21-3 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
‣ Menu: Handmade bibi (7,000 won), green onion pancake (15,000 won), potato pancake (15,000 won)
‣ Business hours: 11:00 ~ 22:00
Jinjip
Jinjujip is located in the basement of Yeouido Department Store.
Address: 36-2 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Kongguksu (11,000 won), Bibimguksu (9,000 won), Kalguksu (9,000 won)
‣ Business hours: 10:00 ~ 20:00
Jeongin Noodle House
Jeongin Myeonok is a Pyongyang noodle restaurant located across from the Full Gospel Church in Yeouido.
Their signature dish is Pyongyang Naengmyeon, which has a subtle meaty flavor.
Address: Christian Korean Baptist Association General Assembly Building 1F, 13-1 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Pyongyang Cold Noodles (10,000 won), Sundaengmyeon (12,000 won), Mandukguk (10,000 won), Arongjae Suyuk (16,000 won), Korean Beef Bulgogi (23,000 won)
‣ Business hours: 11:30 ~ 21:30
Tami
Located in a forest of buildings near Yeouido Station, Tami specializes in Japanese-style grilled fish and is a favorite among office workers, and the chef prepares charcoal-grilled dishes on the spot at the bar.
Address: Oryun Building, 36-4 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Grilled salmon (13,000 won), grilled mero (20,000 won), Spanish mackerel (10,000 won), long squid (12,000 won)
‣ Hours: 11:30 ~ 23:00
Hatsuho
Hatsuhou is a small sushi restaurant with no tables and is made up of dachis.
The menu is limited to lunch and dinner only.
Address: B1F Kumho Richensia, 61 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Sushi Lunch (45,000 won), Omakase Lunch (70,000 won), Sushi Dinner (70,000 won), Omakase Dinner (100,000 won)
‣ Opening hours: 11:30 ~ 21:30
Seogung
Seogung is a Chinese restaurant that doesn’t have the usual jjajangmyeon or jjamppong items you’d find in a Chinese restaurant.
The representative menu is dumplings, and the most popular ones are goonmandu and steamed dumplings. Among the dishes, many people look for the five-spice pork.
Address: 1F Hongwoo Building, 43-4 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Beef Gunmandu (7,000 won), Tangsuyuk (22,000 won), Five-spice Jangyuk (28,000 won), Samsun Fried Rice (7,500 won)
‣ Opening hours: 11 a.m. to 22 p.m.
All the Mornings in the World
All the Mornings in the World is a brunch restaurant located on the 50th floor of the Yeouido Yeouido Hall in Yeongdeungpo.
Known for its great views, the restaurant offers a wide variety of brunch options.
The “English Breakfast” menu is popular for its fresh sausage and bacon with mushrooms, spinach, and Campari tomatoes in a fluffy egg scramble. It’s worth noting that the 51st floor is a farmhouse and reservations are only available on weekdays.
Address: 50, 51F, Jeonbuk National Federation Hall, 28-1 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
Menu: Spanish Omelette (23,500 won), English Cottage Pie (24,000 won), Caprese Burger & French Fries (22,000 won), Vongole (23,000 won), Korean Beef Sirloin Steak (58,000 won)
‣ Operating hours: 9:00 ~ 23:00
