5 Restaurants in Anguk Station Where Tradition and Trend Coexist

Hello! This is a delicious Seoul trip by subway, 'Delicious Station Area'. The third destination is the most beautiful station where Seoul's royal palaces and Hanoks are alive! It's Anguk Station.

Anguk Station: The center of 'K-Traditional Gourmet Tour' with a 600-year history

The area around Anguk Station is adjacent to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Bukchon Hanok Village, allowing you to enjoy the traditional beauty of Korea. At the same time, it is a gourmet sanctuary with trendy cafes renovated from these serene Hanoks and authentic Korean bunshik (flour-based food) restaurants such as 'mandu' and 'kalguksu' that have been in business for decades.

We have selected the official ranking TOP 5, especially favored by foreign travelers, including Pyongyang Naengmyeon, Mandu, and Kalguksu, representing the 'Korean taste' of the Anguk Station area.

Check out the 'Delicious Station Area' of Anguk Station, where history and gourmet food coexist, right now!

Anguk Station Restaurant List

Eulji Myeonok

"Built a building with naengmyeon! A famous Pyongyang naengmyeon restaurant with a subtle and deep broth aroma"

Restaurant Address

• 12, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Business Hours

• Monday - Saturday 11:00 - 21:00 (15:00 - 17:00 Break Time)
• Sundays Closed

Key Menu

• Pyongyang Naengmyeon, Pyeonyuk

Features

• It is one of the symbolic old restaurants of Pyongyang Naengmyeon in Seoul. The harmony of clear and rich broth and thin buckwheat noodles is exquisite. It is famous for its unique style of topping with red pepper powder and green onions, and the pork pyeonyuk eaten with naengmyeon is a special dish. The turnover rate is fast, so you can enter relatively quickly even if the wait is long.

Key Reactions

• Korean Reaction: "The broth is bland but the savory taste explodes. It's addictive, so I think about it periodically.", "It's good that it's clean after moving to a new building. Pyeonyuk is a must-order menu."
• Foreigner Reaction: "The best place to try the authentic 'Pyongyang Naengmyeon.' The broth is light but has a deep savory flavor.", "Quick service and clean place. Be prepared for the subtle, delicate taste."

Hwangsaengga Kalguksu Main Branch

"Selected by Michelin Guide, rich Korean Kalguksu made with bone broth"

Restaurant Address

• 78, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Business Hours

• Everyday 11:00 - 21:30

Key Menu

• Sagol Kalguksu, Wangmandu, Bossam

Features

• Located at the beginning of Bukchon Hanok Village, it is a famous restaurant selected by the Michelin Guide for several years. It features a milky, rich sagol broth, which goes well with chewy noodles. The large wangmandu made on-site is also popular, and many foreign tourists visit to enjoy mandu and kalguksu together.

Key Reactions

• Korean Reaction: "The rich and warm sagol broth is the best in winter. The white kimchi is good for people who can't eat spicy kimchi.", "Perfect for family outings with the combination of bossam and kalguksu."
• Foreigner Reaction: "A perfect meal after visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace. Rich beef bone soup (Sagol) and delicious handmade dumplings.", "They have floor seating on the second floor, which adds to the traditional Korean atmosphere."

Kkangtong Mandu

"The harmony of Gaeseong Mandu and Kalguksu, and the savory Bibim Guksu"

Restaurant Address

• 1F, 5-6, Bukchon-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Business Hours

• Monday - Saturday 11:30 - 20:00
• Sundays Closed

Key Menu

• Mandu Jeon-gol, Manduguk, Bibim Guksu, Banban Suyuk

Features

• It is a mandu restaurant hidden in a narrow alley in Bukchon. The mandu is large and full, and the taste is simple, made with fresh vegetables and meat. In particular, the Bibim Guksu, the signature menu of this restaurant, is popular among foreigners because it balances the simplicity of the mandu with a spicy and sweet sauce.

Key Reactions

• Korean Reaction: "There is nothing that is not delicious, from kimchi to banban suyuk and onban. It's not a waste of the 40-minute wait.", "I recommend eating it with mandu because the Bibim Guksu is really delicious."
• Foreigner Reaction: "The best Mandu I’ve had in Seoul. The spicy 'Bibim Guksu' is surprisingly addictive.", "The restaurant atmosphere is traditional and cozy, worth the wait."

Gaeseong Mandu Gung

"A mandu specialty restaurant with a simple Gaeseong style, passed down for three generations since 1970"

Restaurant Address

• 11-3, Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Business Hours

• Everyday 11:30 - 20:00

Key Menu

• Manduguk, Tteok Manduguk, Jeon-gol

Features

• It is an old restaurant that was started by a grandmother from Gaeseong in 1970 and is run by the third generation. The mandu filling is characterized by a simple and refreshing taste with plenty of Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts. The interior atmosphere, which makes use of the Hanok rafters, is good, and you can taste Korean traditional royal cuisine such as Tteok Manduguk.

Key Reactions

• Korean Reaction: "The mandu is big and full, so it's filling. It's a simple taste, so it's good to come with the elderly.", "The experience of dining in a Hanok atmosphere is special."
• Foreigner Reaction: "Michelin-recommended for its authentic, simple, and healthy taste. Great experience of traditional Korean dumplings.", "The interior design using traditional Hanok elements is beautiful."

Doma

"Enjoying the highest quality Hanwoo grilled and fusion Korean food in Bukchon Hanok"

Restaurant Address

• 1F, 6-1, Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Business Hours

• Everyday 11:30 - 21:00 (15:30 - 17:00 Break Time)

Key Menu

• Hanwoo Grill (sirloin, etc.), Dombe Noodles, Meat Set

Features

• It is a restaurant where you can enjoy high-quality Hanwoo grilled in the serene Hanok atmosphere of Bukchon. In addition to the grill, there are various fusion Korean menus such as Dombe Noodles, a Jeju-style meat noodle, providing opportunities for foreign visitors to experience various Korean dishes.

Key Reactions

• Korean Reaction: "The best place to eat Hanwoo while looking at the Hanok view. The quality of the meat is very good.", "The price-performance ratio of the lunch set menu is good."
• Foreigner Reaction: "Great spot for high-quality Korean beef BBQ, especially the sirloin.", "The traditional house atmosphere makes the dining experience memorable. A must-try if you want to eat good beef in a nice setting."

In conclusion

Anguk Station is the heart of Seoul, where the past and present, tradition and trend coexist.

Follow the data-based TOP 5 restaurants introduced today and enjoy the hearty and deep Korean flavors before and after palace tours and shopping! All information can be easily accessed in your preferred language through the automatic translation function of the durumis platform.

What will be the next 'Delicious Station Area'? Look forward to Seoul's new gourmet spot!