What to eat near Myeong-dong Station, and where. The Seoul Tourism Organization lists 36 places within about 517 m of the station in English. We grouped them by what they serve — from the name and signature dish in each listing — and give walking distance from the exit. Not a ranking; rebuilt 2026-09-27.
- What to eat here: Asian & Middle Eastern — 3 places · Cafés & bakeries — 3 places · Mandu 만두 — 2 places · Korean chicken 치킨 — 2 places
- Korean BBQ (grilled meat): 1 place — galbi 1
- Closest to the station: Ouga (Exit 9, 132 m) · Hamcho Ganjang Gejang (Exit 9, 139 m) · Jangsu Galbijip Bonga (Exit 5, 160 m)
- Cheap eats (₩15,000 or less): Half Lamb Set ₩5,800 at Lamb Camp · Griddled Soft Tofu with Rice ₩8,000 at Vegan Kitchen (only 6 of 36 listings give prices)
- Breakfast: 5 places open by 09:00 — earliest Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong (Le Style Restaurant & Bar) (from 07:30), plus 1 café — list
- Late night: 2 places open until 23:00 or later (latest: Odarizip, until midnight) — list
- Halal · vegetarian: Vegan Kitchen mentions vegan, vegetarian or temple food
What to eat near Myeong-dong Station — and where
Indian, Nepali, Southeast Asian & Middle Eastern
Curries and dishes from South and Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
- KAMPUNGKU — Exit 3, 220 m · 11:00–22:00
- Gurkha Restaurant — Exit 8, 246 m · 11:00–23:00
- Gurkha India Restaurant — near the station
Cafés, bakeries & desserts
Coffee, bread, cakes and desserts. Listed prices here: ₩2,000–₩7,500.
- Bricksand Myeongdong Branch — Exit 6, 308 m · 10:00–21:50 · ₩2,000–₩2,600
- The Spot Fabulous — Exit 5, 311 m · 10:00–22:50 · ₩6,500–₩7,500
- Leonidas — Exit 8, 386 m · 08:00–21:00
Mandu (dumplings) · 만두
Dumplings, steamed, fried or in soup.
- Myeongdong Kyoja — Exit 8, 183 m · 10:30–21:00
- Sandong Gyoja — Exit 5, 337 m · 11:00–21:20
Korean chicken · 치킨
Fried, roasted or braised (jjimdak) chicken — fried chicken is often eaten with beer (chimaek). Listed prices here: ₩37,000.
- Yeongyang Center — Exit 5, 171 m · 10:30–22:30
- Bongchu Braised Spicy Chicken with Vegetables Myeongdong Jungang Post Office — near the station · 11:00–21:30 · ₩37,000
Lamb skewers & lamb · 양꼬치
Lamb skewers grilled over coals at the table, and other lamb dishes. Listed prices here: ₩5,800–₩30,000.
- MaeHwa Lamb Skewers Myeongdong — near the station · 11:00–22:20 · ₩30,000
- Lamb Camp — near the station · 11:00–22:00 · ₩5,800
Gimbap · 김밥
Rice and fillings rolled in seaweed, sliced — easy to take away.
- Myeonghwadang — Exit 6, 246 m · 09:00–22:30
- Chungmu Gimbap — Exit 8, 252 m · 09:00–22:00
Also here
- Galbi (grilled ribs) 갈비: Jangsu Galbijip Bonga — Exit 5, 160 m
- Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) 삼계탕: Baekje Samgyetang — Exit 6, 317 m
- Gukbap (rice soup) 국밥: Seongwon Jeonju Kongnamul Gukbap — Exit 8, 269 m
- Naengmyeon (cold noodles) 냉면: Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok — Exit 8, 226 m
- Ramyeon (Korean instant noodles) 라면: Teumsae Ramyeon — Exit 8, 269 m
- Fish & seafood 해산물: Hamcho Ganjang Gejang — Exit 9, 139 m
- Tofu (dubu) 두부: Vegan Kitchen — Exit 3, 189 m · ₩8,000
- Korean everyday meals 한식: Chungmu Gimbap — Exit 8, 252 m
- Japanese (sushi, ramen, tonkatsu): Ranju Ramien — Exit 5, 259 m
14 listings here don’t name a dish we can group — they are in the full list below.
Early and late near Myeong-dong Station
| Place | Exit · distance | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong (Le Style Restaurant & Bar) | Exit 10, 161 m | 07:30 | 22:30 |
| Leonidas café | Exit 8, 386 m | 08:00 | 21:00 |
| Odarizip | Exit 5, 209 m | 08:10 | midnight |
| Myeonghwadang | Exit 6, 246 m | 09:00 | 22:30 |
| Chungmu Gimbap | Exit 8, 252 m | 09:00 | 22:00 |
| Baekje Samgyetang | Exit 6, 317 m | 09:00 | 22:00 |
| Gurkha Restaurant | Exit 8, 246 m | 11:00 | 23:00 |
Places opening by 09:00 or closing at 23:00 or later. Times are the earliest and latest the listing gives — some differ by day, and break times and last orders are not shown here.
A short food walk from Exit 5
Exit 5 has the most listed places (12). The 5 closest, nearest first — distances are from the exit as the listing gives them, not between the places, so check the map as you go:
- Jangsu Galbijip Bonga — 160 m (2 min walk) · beef galbi (grilled short ribs)
- Yeongyang Center — 171 m (2 min walk) · rotisserie whole chicken
- Kkongsi Myeongwan — 192 m (3 min walk)
- Odarizip — 209 m (3 min walk)
- MOWa — 221 m (3 min walk) · Yukhoe Rolls with Aged Kimchi
All 36 places, nearest first
| Place | Exit · distance | Signature menu | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouga | Exit 9 · 132 m | — | 11:00-22:00 KST |
| Hamcho Ganjang Gejang | Exit 9 · 139 m | — | 11:30 – 22:00 (Last order at 9:30 p.m.) (KST) |
| Jangsu Galbijip Bonga | Exit 5 · 160 m | beef galbi (grilled short ribs) | 11:00 ~ 22:00 KST (Last order 21:15 KST) |
| Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong (Le Style Restaurant & Bar) | Exit 10 · 161 m | — | Breakfast 07:30~ 10:00 (KST) · Lunch 12:00 – 14:30 (KST)… |
| Yeongyang Center | Exit 5 · 171 m | rotisserie whole chicken | 10:30 – 22:30 (KST) |
| Myeongdong Kyoja | Exit 8 · 183 m | — | Daily 10:30 – 21:00 KST |
| Vegan Kitchen | Exit 3 · 189 m | Avocado Poke · ₩12,000 · Chicken Poke · ₩13,000 · Griddled Soft Tofu with Rice KRW 8,000 | 10:30 – 22:00 (Last Order 21:20) |
| Kkongsi Myeongwan | Exit 5 · 192 m | — | 10:30 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Odarizip | Exit 5 · 209 m | — | 08:10 – 24:00 (KST) |
| KAMPUNGKU | Exit 3 · 220 m | Nasi Lemak, Nasi Goreng | 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:10) |
| MOWa | Exit 5 · 221 m | Yukhoe Rolls with Aged Kimchi | 11:30-22:00 (break time 15:00-17:00) |
| Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok | Exit 8 · 226 m | — | 11:00-20:00 KST |
| Tsuruhashi Fugetsu | Exit 6 · 230 m | — | 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30 (KST) |
| Gurkha Restaurant | Exit 8 · 246 m | — | 11:00~23:00 (KST) |
| Myeonghwadang | Exit 6 · 246 m | gimbap (seaweed rolls) | 09:00 – 22:30 (KST) |
| Chungmu Gimbap | Exit 8 · 252 m | common Korean food | Weekdays 09:30 – 22:00 (KST) · Weekends 09:00 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Ranju Ramien | Exit 5 · 259 m | — | Daily 11:00 – 21:20 KST |
| Vicolo | Exit 6 · 266 m | — | 11:30~15:00, 17:00~22:00 KST |
| Seongwon Jeonju Kongnamul Gukbap | Exit 8 · 269 m | Kongnamul Gukbap, | 11:00~22:00 |
| Teumsae Ramyeon | Exit 8 · 269 m | — | Weekdays 10:00 – 20:00 (KST) · Weekend, public holidays 11:00 – 20:00 (KST) |
| Bricksand Myeongdong Branch | Exit 6 · 308 m | Sweet Brick: 2,600 KRW · Dark Brick: 2,600 KRW · Basic Brick: 2,000 KRW · Amande Brick: 2,500 KRW · 8-piece Best Set: 20,600 KRW… | 10:00 – 21:50 · (Last Order at 21:40) |
| The Spot Fabulous | Exit 5 · 311 m | Black Sesame Einspanner – KRW 6,800 · Handmade Vanilla Latte – KRW 6,500 · Citrus Punch Ade – KRW 7,500 | Thu-Tue 10:00~22:50 · Wed 10:00~22:35 |
| Baekje Samgyetang | Exit 6 · 317 m | ginseng chicken soup | 09:00 – 22:00 (21:00 Last order) |
| Sandong Gyoja | Exit 5 · 337 m | — | Mon-Sat 11:00-15:30 / 17:00-21:20 KST |
| Dohyangchon | Exit 5 · 337 m | — | Mon-Sat 10:00 – 20:00 · Sun 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Ilpumhyang | Exit 5 · 337 m | — | 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:00 KST |
| Jinsadaek | Exit 6 · 347 m | — | 11:30 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Leonidas | Exit 8 · 386 m | chocolate | 08:00~21:00 KST |
| Haenghwachon | Exit 5 · 420 m | — | Daily 11:00 – 21:00 KST |
| Gaehwa | Exit 5 · 420 m | — | 11:30 – 22:30 (KST) |
| Mongmyeok Sanbang | Exit 2 · 433 m | — | 11:00 – 20:00 (KST) |
| Herzia | Exit 4 · 517 m | — | 10:00 ~ 20:00 (KST) |
| MaeHwa Lamb Skewers Myeongdong | — | Premium Lamb Chops 400g for KRW 30,000 | 11:00~22:20 |
| Gurkha India Restaurant | — | Chicken Tikka Masala Curry, · Palak Paneer Curry, Chow Mein | 10:30 AM – 22:00 PM, · Last Order : 21:30 PM |
| Lamb Camp | — | Half Lamb Set for KRW 5,800 | 11:00~22:00 |
| Bongchu Braised Spicy Chicken with Vegetables Myeongdong Jungang Post Office | — | Bongchu Jjimdak Medium Size KRW 37,000 | 11:00~21:30 |
By exit
Exit 5 12 · Exit 8 7 · Exit 6 6 · Exit 3 2 · Exit 9 2 · Exit 2 1 · Exit 4 1 · Exit 10 1
Ordering in Korean
Menus inside are often in Korean only. Show the Korean name (tap ▶ to hear it). These are the dish names used on this page — the English is a general description, not the restaurant’s own menu.
| On the menu | Say it | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| 만두 | Mandu | Mandu (dumplings) — dumplings, steamed, fried or in soup |
| 치킨 | Chikin | Korean chicken — fried, roasted or braised (jjimdak) chicken — fried chicken is often eaten with beer (chimaek) |
| 양꼬치 | Yangkkochi | Lamb skewers & lamb — lamb skewers grilled over coals at the table, and other lamb dishes |
| 김밥 | Gimbap | Gimbap — rice and fillings rolled in seaweed, sliced — easy to take away |
| 갈비 | Galbi | Galbi (grilled ribs) — marinated beef or pork ribs, usually grilled at your table |
| 삼계탕 | Samgyetang | Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) — a whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, served in its broth |
| 국밥 | Gukbap | Gukbap (rice soup) — hot soup with rice in it or on the side — beef, pork, bean sprout, pollack or hangover soup |
| 냉면 | Naengmyeon | Naengmyeon (cold noodles) — chewy buckwheat noodles in icy broth (mul) or a spicy sauce (bibim) |
| 라면 | Ramyeon | Ramyeon (Korean instant noodles) — spicy Korean instant-style noodle soup, cooked to order |
| 해산물 | Haesanmul | Fish & seafood — raw fish (hoe), grilled or braised fish, soy-marinated crab (gejang), octopus and other seafood |
| 두부 | Dubu | Tofu (dubu) — tofu dishes — soft tofu stew (sundubu) or fresh tofu |
| 한식 | Hansik | Korean everyday meals — everyday Korean meals — rice with a soup or stew and side dishes (banchan) |
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FAQ
What should I eat near Myeong-dong Station?
Among the 36 places the Seoul Tourism Organization lists near Myeong-dong Station: Asian & Middle Eastern (3), Cafés & bakeries (3), Mandu (2), Korean chicken (2). To order mandu, show the Korean: 만두.
Where can I get Korean BBQ near Myeong-dong Station?
Jangsu Galbijip Bonga (Exit 5, 160 m) lists grilled meat: galbi.
Where can I eat late at night near Myeong-dong Station?
Odarizip (until midnight), Gurkha Restaurant (until 23:00). Hours are as listed — check before you go.
Where can I eat breakfast near Myeong-dong Station?
Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong (Le Style Restaurant & Bar) (from 07:30), Leonidas (from 08:00), Odarizip (from 08:10). Some opening times differ by day.
Are there cheap places to eat near Myeong-dong Station?
The lowest prices in the listings are Half Lamb Set at Lamb Camp (₩5,800), Griddled Soft Tofu with Rice at Vegan Kitchen (₩8,000). Only 6 of 36 listings give prices, so others may be cheaper.
Is there halal or vegetarian food near Myeong-dong Station?
No listing here mentions halal food. Vegan, vegetarian or temple food: Vegan Kitchen. This is what the listings say — ask about ingredients when you order.
Which exit of Myeong-dong Station has the most places to eat?
Exit 5 (12 listed places), then Exit 8 (7).
Are these the best restaurants?
No ranking is implied. These are the places the Seoul Tourism Organization has written up in English on visitseoul.net; we only group them by what they serve and sort by distance from the station exit. Menus and prices are as the listing gives them — check the place before you go.
Source: Seoul Tourism Organization restaurant listings (English, visitseoul.net) via Seoul Open Data Plaza (TbVwRestaurants) · names, menus, prices and hours as listed; dish groups are read from each listing’s name and signature menu · page rebuilt 2026-09-27. Listings change — confirm before you go.
