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Eunpyeong, Seoul

Cafés, restaurants and places in Eunpyeong, Seoul, written by bloggers who went there.

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Sundaeguk restaurant in Nokbeon, Seoul after a hospital visit: Samo

Samo Sundaeguk Nokbeon is a sundaeguk (Korean blood sausage soup) restaurant in Eunpyeong, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Nokbeon Station and right in front of the Eunpyeong District Office main gate. After a hospital visit with Dad, the family had a late lunch around 4 p.m. and ordered three bowls of assorted sundaeguk at 10,000 won each, packed with meat and offal in a rich yet clean broth. For sundaeguk loaded with fillings and self-serve kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), the assorted sundaeguk at Samo Sundaeguk Nokbeon is the answer.

Written Jun 1, 2026Sponsored
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Yeonsinnae jokbal restaurant's Noble Triple platter: Gwihanjokbal

Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae is a jokbal (braised pig's trotters) and bossam (boiled pork wraps) restaurant in Yeonsinnae, Eunpyeong, Seoul, whose Noble Triple serves jokbal, fire jokbal (spicy jokbal) and bossam on one platter. The writer ordered the Noble Triple and a flying fish roe rice ball, eating them in different combinations with spicy bean sprout soup, three kinds of kimchi and Gwihanjokbal's special sauce. Gwihanjokbal Yeonsinnae is a good pick when you can't decide and want to try jokbal, fire jokbal and bossam in one go.

Written Jun 2, 2026Sponsored
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Yeonsinnae pub for non-drinkers: Cinderella mocktail at Holiday Pub

Holiday Pub is a cocktail pub on the third floor of a building in an alley near Yeonsinnae Station in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. With a friend who can't really drink, the writer ordered the non-alcoholic Cinderella and Lemon Shower Tongtong cocktails and a seasoned potato and onion ring set, and noted the soft lighting and music kept low enough to talk. Holiday Pub is a Yeonsinnae spot for dates and get-togethers where non-drinkers won't feel left out.

Written Jun 2, 2026Sponsored
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Bulgwang Station tonkatsu, outside food OK upstairs: Insaeng Donkatsu

Insaeng Donkatsu Bulgwang branch is a tonkatsu (pork cutlet) lunchbox and fresh-cutlet shop near Exit 6 of Bulgwang Station, by the back entrance of NC Department Store in Eunpyeong, Seoul. In the second-floor dining area, the writer ate scored loin, Hug tenderloin and spicy green chili hamburger steak lunchboxes as hot udon sets, and got a free salad through the receipt review event. With a clean second floor that allows outside food, Insaeng Donkatsu Bulgwang branch is good value for dining in as well as takeout.

Written Oct 27, 2026Sponsored
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Eunpyeong ramen shop, chilly day: cilantro karai paitan, Oreno Ramen

Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong is a chicken-broth paitan ramen shop on Bulgwangcheon-gil in Eunpyeong, Seoul, near Saejeol Station. On a chilly day, the writer went to Oreno Ramen, their favourite ramen shop, and ordered karai paitan (spicy creamy chicken-broth ramen) with extra cilantro, egg and rice, plus a Coke Zero. The soft-boiled egg aged in a special sauce and the broth-soaked chicken stood out most. Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong makes an easy outing: a spicy chicken-broth bowl, then a walk along Bulgwangcheon stream right out front.

Written Oct 27, 2026Sponsored
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Pork neck BBQ in Nokbeon, Seoul: minari & aged kimchi grill, Yukjjeup

Yukjjeup Nokbeon is an aged-pork Korean BBQ restaurant in Eunpyeong, Seoul, between Nokbeon Station and Eunpyeong-gu Office. The writer ordered 2 servings of the signature thick pork neck, plus minari (Korean water parsley) and doenjang stew (soybean paste stew); staff grilled the pork neck, which came out like cube steak with a rosy cross-section and a juicy center. Yukjjeup Nokbeon is a good Nokbeon Station pick for grilling pork neck with minari, king oyster mushrooms and aged kimchi, then finishing with doenjang stew.

Written Oct 28, 2026Sponsored
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Gupabal Station Korean BBQ dinner with Mom, pork skin: Donmihyang

Donmihyang Gupabal Branch (돈미향 구파발본점) is a newly opened charcoal-grilled Korean pork BBQ restaurant near Exit 1 of Gupabal Station in Eunpyeong New Town, Seoul. Over dinner with Mom, the writer had gabeurisal (pork shoulder cap) and thick whole pork belly grilled by staff, then mushrooms cooked under plastic wrap, pork skin and a brisket doenjang stew (soybean paste stew) with a cheonggukjang base. Thanks to chewy gabeurisal and thick pork belly, Donmihyang is a Gupabal Korean BBQ spot worth revisiting with family.

Written May 31, 2026Sponsored
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Nokbeon sundaeguk restaurant for a post-housewarming hangover: Samo

Samo Sundaeguk Nokbeon is a sundaeguk (Korean blood sausage soup) restaurant right in front of Eunpyeong District Office, near Nokbeon Station in Seoul. To cure a hangover the morning after a housewarming party, two people ordered the spicy assorted sundaeguk (₩10,000) and a small suyuk (boiled pork, ₩15,000) and ate until they were stuffed, thanks to the rich pork-bone broth and generous portions. Samo Sundaeguk Nokbeon is worth recommending for a solo hangover meal and for evening drinks with dinner.

Written Jun 1, 2026Sponsored
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Korean BBQ near Eungam Station: salt-only pork belly & neck, Yukjjip

Yukjjip (육쯥) is a pork belly and pork neck Korean BBQ restaurant on Bulgwangcheon-gil in Eunpyeong, Seoul, 126m from Eungam Station Exit 4. The writer went to Yukjjip for dinner with a friend, had the staff-grilled mixed pork platter dipped only in salt, and liked the meat's own flavor and juiciness and the mild side dishes. Verdict: Yukjjip is a Korean BBQ worth recommending near Eungam Station for anyone who cares about meat quality.

Written Jun 1, 2026Sponsored
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Yeonsinnae tonkatsu: fruity sauce & mini spicy curry, Katsu Monster

Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch is a fusion tonkatsu restaurant near Exit 4 of Yeonsinnae Station in Eunpyeong, Seoul. For a solo lunch, the writer ordered the 1.5-serving set (mixed katsu and cold udon) with an added mini spicy curry, and was especially happy with the generous portions and the fruity tonkatsu sauce. For anyone who wants tonkatsu and a noodle dish together on their own, Katsu Monster Yeonsinnae Branch is a good choice.

Written Jun 1, 2026Sponsored
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Alley beef BBQ near Yeonsinnae Station Exit 6: Golmokjip galbisal

Golmokjip Galbisal Yeonsinnae Main Branch is a charcoal-grilled beef restaurant in an alley in Eunpyeong, Seoul, about an 8-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yeonsinnae Station. Under 1980s–90s retro posters, the blogger dipped galbisal (beef rib meat) in salt and wasabi, grilled shishito peppers and mushrooms, and finished with mul naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth). With the directions and parking details in hand, Golmokjip Galbisal is an easy beef BBQ find in Yeonsinnae, even for first-timers.

Written Jun 1, 2026Sponsored
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Eunpyeong ramen shop: rich tonkotsu and soft-boiled egg, Oreno Ramen

Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong is a Japanese-style ramen shop on Bulgwangcheon-gil in Eunpyeong, Seoul. The writer ordered the tonkotsu ramen in Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong's calm dining room and loved the rich broth with a clean finish, springy noodles, tender chashu and soft-boiled egg. Verdict: when ramen cravings hit in Eunpyeong, Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong is an easy choice, and a return visit is already decided.

Written Jun 1, 2026Sponsored