What to eat near Hongik University Station (Hongdae), and where. The Seoul Tourism Organization lists 40 places within about 1.1 km 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: Fish & seafood 해산물 — 4 places · Cafés & bakeries — 4 places · Japanese — 3 places · Dakgalbi 닭갈비 — 1 place
- Korean BBQ (grilled meat): 2 places — dakgalbi 1 · gopchang 1
- Closest to the station: ASHLEY QUEENS HONGDAE BRANCH (Exit 8, 69 m) · PeterPan 1978 (Exit 8, 79 m) · Bulia (Exit 1, 88 m)
- Cheap eats (₩15,000 or less): Vegetable Gopchang ₩13,000 at Booyas Gopchang Hongdae Branch (only 2 of 40 listings give prices)
- Breakfast: 2 places open by 09:00 — earliest Donsoobaek (24 hours), plus 2 cafés — list
- Late night: 10 places open until 23:00 or later (latest: Donsoobaek, 24 hours) — list
- Halal · vegetarian: none of the 40 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food — ask before you order
What to eat near Hongik University Station — and where
Fish & seafood · 해산물
Raw fish (hoe), grilled or braised fish, soy-marinated crab (gejang), octopus and other seafood. Listed prices here: ₩70,000.
- Tuna Jinuh — Exit 2, 569 m · 16:30–22:00 · ₩70,000
- Jinuh Tuna — near the station · 16:30–22:00
- Freshwater Eel Market — Exit 1 · 11:00–23:00
- Sinjindo Ganjang Gejan — Exit 1 · 11:00–22:00
Cafés, bakeries & desserts
Coffee, bread, cakes and desserts.
- PeterPan 1978 — Exit 8, 79 m · 08:00–21:00
- Café Layered Yeonnam — Exit 3, 838 m · 10:00–22:00
- Richemont Bakery Seongsan Branch — Exit 1, 1.0 km · 08:00–22:00
- House of Vinyl Yeonhui Branch — Exit 3, 1.1 km · 11:00–22:00
Japanese (sushi, ramen, tonkatsu)
Sushi, ramen, tonkatsu and other Japanese food.
- Gami Udon — Exit 9, 269 m · 11:15–20:30
- Menya Sandaime — Exit 9, 385 m · 11:30–22:00
- Donburi — Exit 9 · 11:00–04:00 (+1)
Also here
- Dakgalbi 닭갈비: Hongdae Dakgalbi — Exit 9, 893 m
- Gopchang (grilled intestines) 곱창: Booyas Gopchang Hongdae Branch — Exit 8, 217 m · ₩13,000–₩16,000
- Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) 삼계탕: Baengnyeon Tojong Samgyetang — Exit 9
- Hanjeongsik (Korean set meals) 한정식: Bulia — Exit 1, 88 m
- Indian, Nepali, Southeast Asian & Middle Eastern: The Kitchen Asia Hongdae — near the station
- Pubs & bars with food: Cocky Pub Hongdae — Exit 9, 311 m
23 listings here don’t name a dish we can group — they are in the full list below.
Early and late near Hongik University Station
| Place | Exit · distance | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donsoobaek | Exit 8, 129 m | 24 hours | — |
| PeterPan 1978 café | Exit 8, 79 m | 08:00 | 21:00 |
| Richemont Bakery Seongsan Branch café | Exit 1, 1.0 km | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Baengnyeon Tojong Samgyetang | Exit 9 | 09:00 | 22:00 |
| Donburi | Exit 9 | 11:00 | 04:00 (+1) |
| Palgyejip | Exit 3, 586 m | 11:00 | midnight |
| Bulia | Exit 1, 88 m | 11:00 | 23:00 |
| Freshwater Eel Market | Exit 1 | 11:00 | 23:00 |
| Cheongdonok | Exit 9, 656 m | 12:00 | 23:00 |
| Booyas Gopchang Hongdae Branch | Exit 8, 217 m | 13:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
| Cocky Pub Hongdae bar | Exit 9, 311 m | 17:00 | 04:00 (+1) |
| Git-teol (Feather) | Exit 3, 219 m | 18:00 | 05:00 (+1) |
| Yeonnam 5701 | Exit 1, 600 m | 18:30 | 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 3
Exit 3 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:
- Baegam Wang Sundae — 187 m (2 min walk)
- Git-teol (Feather) — 219 m (3 min walk)
- Jincheongyujeom — 571 m (8 min walk)
- Inosisi — 574 m (8 min walk)
- Palgyejip — 586 m (8 min walk)
All 40 places, nearest first
| Place | Exit · distance | Signature menu | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY QUEENS HONGDAE BRANCH | Exit 8 · 69 m | — | 11:00~21:00 |
| PeterPan 1978 | Exit 8 · 79 m | Baby Butt Bread | 08:00~21:00 |
| Bulia | Exit 1 · 88 m | Bul-i-a Set Meal | 11:00 – 23:00 (KST) |
| Sulbing | Exit 9 · 126 m | — | Open daily from 12:00 to 00:00 (Hongik Univ. Station Branch) |
| Donsoobaek | Exit 8 · 129 m | — | Open 24 hours |
| Primo Bacio Baci | Exit 9 · 159 m | — | 11:00 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Baegam Wang Sundae | Exit 3 · 187 m | — | Daily 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM (Break time 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
| Booyas Gopchang Hongdae Branch | Exit 8 · 217 m | Vegetable Gopchang 13,000 won / Al-gopchang 13,000 won / Green Onion Gopchang 16,000 won | Tue~Sat 13:00–01:00 / Sun 14:00–01:00 |
| Git-teol (Feather) | Exit 3 · 219 m | — | Sun–Thu 18:00 – 03:00 the following day · Fri–Sat 18:00 – 05:00 the following day |
| Shanti | Exit 8 · 241 m | — | 11:30~22:00 |
| La Lune Violette | Exit 1 · 261 m | — | 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Break time on weekends: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) (KST) |
| Gami Udon | Exit 9 · 269 m | Bukga-kke Udon | 11:15-15:00, 17:00-20:30 KST |
| Blue Roof Town Hongdae Branch | Exit 9 · 271 m | — | 11:15-22:00 KST |
| Cocky Pub Hongdae | Exit 9 · 311 m | — | Sunday–Thursday 17:00–02:00 (Last order 01:00)… |
| Muntaro | Exit 8 · 336 m | — | Tue-Sun 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Menya Sandaime | Exit 9 · 385 m | Tonkotsu Ramen | 11:30 – 22:00 KST |
| Tuna Jinuh | Exit 2 · 569 m | Sliced Raw Tuna(Set Uh) ₩70,000 | 16:30 – 22:00 |
| Jineo | Exit 2 · 570 m | — | 16:30 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Jincheongyujeom | Exit 3 · 571 m | — | 11:30 – 22:00 / Weekday Break Time 15:30 – 17:00 |
| Inosisi | Exit 3 · 574 m | — | 19:00 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Palgyejip | Exit 3 · 586 m | — | 11:00-24:00 |
| Yeonnam 5701 | Exit 1 · 600 m | — | 18:30 – 23:00 (KST) |
| Cheongdonok | Exit 9 · 656 m | — | Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 / Fri 16:30–23:00 / Sat 12:00–23:00 / Sun 12:00–22:00 |
| Overdeep Yeonnam | Exit 3 · 766 m | — | Tue-Sun 11:00 AM-9:00 PM |
| Folv Yeonnam | Exit 2 · 811 m | — | 10:00 – 21:30 |
| Café Layered Yeonnam | Exit 3 · 838 m | — | Daily 10:00-22:00 |
| Hongdae Dakgalbi | Exit 9 · 893 m | Traditional vegetable dakgalbi, cheese fondue dakgalbi | Every day 11:00 to 10:40 Last Order 21:50 |
| God Eat | Exit 3 · 907 m | — | Weekdyas 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:30 / Weekends 11:00-21:30 KST |
| Slunch Factory | Exit 3 · 909 m | — | 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| Richemont Bakery Seongsan Branch | Exit 1 · 1.0 km | — | 08:00 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Yeongwol | Exit 3 · 1.0 km | — | Daily 11:00 – 22:00 KST |
| House of Vinyl Yeonhui Branch | Exit 3 · 1.1 km | Filter coffee, strawberry pavlova, persimmon pavlova | 11:00~22:00 |
| Yeonhui dong Gukhwabbang | Exit 3 · 1.1 km | — | Wed–Fri 12:00 PM–7:00 PM · Sat–Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM |
| Donburi | Exit 9 | — | Daily 11:00 – 04:00 |
| Jinuh Tuna | — | Sliced Raw Tuna | 16:30 – 22:00 (Closed on the 3rd Tuesday of every month) |
| The Kitchen Asia Hongdae | — | Butter Naan, Shrimp Spinach Curry, · Chicken Tikka Masala Curry | 11:00 – 22:00 (last order at 21:30) |
| Baengnyeon Tojong Samgyetang | Exit 9 | Ginseng Chicken Soup | 09:00~22:00 |
| Kkochsaljib Hongdae Branch | — | Kkochsaljib Special Platter 400g | Weekdays 12:30 PM – 11:00 PM · Weekends 12:30 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Freshwater Eel Market | Exit 1 | Salted Grilled Eel, Seasoned Grilled Eel | 11:00~23:00 |
| Sinjindo Ganjang Gejan | Exit 1 | Set Menu with Soy Sauce Marinated Crab | 11:00 – 22:00 (15:00 – 17:00 break time) |
By exit
Exit 3 12 · Exit 9 10 · Exit 1 6 · Exit 8 6 · Exit 2 3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 해산물 | Haesanmul | Fish & seafood — raw fish (hoe), grilled or braised fish, soy-marinated crab (gejang), octopus and other seafood |
| 닭갈비 | Dakgalbi | Dakgalbi — spicy stir-fried chicken with cabbage and rice cakes, cooked on a big pan at the table |
| 곱창 | Gopchang | Gopchang (grilled intestines) — grilled beef or pork small intestines |
| 삼계탕 | Samgyetang | Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) — a whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, served in its broth |
| 한정식 | Hanjeongsik | Hanjeongsik (Korean set meals) — a full table of many small Korean dishes served as a set |
Getting there
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FAQ
What should I eat near Hongik University Station?
Among the 40 places the Seoul Tourism Organization lists near Hongik University Station: Fish & seafood (4), Cafés & bakeries (4), Japanese (3), Dakgalbi (1). To order fish & seafood, show the Korean: 해산물.
Where can I get Korean BBQ near Hongik University Station?
Booyas Gopchang Hongdae Branch (Exit 8, 217 m), Hongdae Dakgalbi (Exit 9, 893 m) list grilled meat: dakgalbi, gopchang.
Where can I eat late at night near Hongik University Station?
Donsoobaek (24 hours), Git-teol (Feather) (until 05:00 (+1)), Cocky Pub Hongdae (until 04:00 (+1)). Hours are as listed — check before you go.
Where can I eat breakfast near Hongik University Station?
Donsoobaek (24 hours), PeterPan 1978 (from 08:00), Richemont Bakery Seongsan Branch (from 08:00). Some opening times differ by day.
Are there cheap places to eat near Hongik University Station?
The lowest prices in the listings are Vegetable Gopchang at Booyas Gopchang Hongdae Branch (₩13,000). Only 2 of 40 listings give prices, so others may be cheaper.
Is there halal or vegetarian food near Hongik University Station?
None of the 40 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food. That doesn’t mean there is none — ask before you order.
Which exit of Hongik University Station has the most places to eat?
Exit 3 (12 listed places), then Exit 9 (10).
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.
