What to eat near City Hall Station, and where. The Seoul Tourism Organization lists 24 places within about 507 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: Gukbap 국밥 — 3 places · Grilled beef & pork 고기구이 — 1 place · Samgyetang 삼계탕 — 1 place · Seolleongtang · gomtang 설렁탕 — 1 place
- Korean BBQ (grilled meat): 1 place — grilled beef & pork 1
- Closest to the station: Yurimmyeon (36 m) · Manjok Ohyang Jokbal (Exit 8, 70 m) · Tao Yuen (Exit 6, 87 m)
- Prices: none of the 24 listings here gives prices
- Breakfast: 4 places open by 09:00 — earliest Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk (from 07:00) — list
- Late night: 1 place open until 23:00 or later (latest: Nammaejip, until 23:00) — list
- Halal · vegetarian: none of the 24 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food — ask before you order
What to eat near City Hall Station — and where
Gukbap (rice soup) · 국밥
Hot soup with rice in it or on the side — beef, pork, bean sprout, pollack or hangover soup.
- Cheongsongok — Exit 10, 170 m · 10:00–22:00
- Busan Galmaegi — Exit 7, 365 m · 11:00–21:30
- Sokcho Saengtaejip — Exit 7, 368 m · 10:30–21:00
Also here
- Grilled beef & pork 고기구이: Nammaejip — Exit 8, 191 m
- Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) 삼계탕: Goryeo Samgyetang — Exit 10, 100 m
- Seolleongtang · gomtang (beef bone soup) 설렁탕: Jaembaeok — Exit 9, 155 m
- Kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) 칼국수: Hyundae Kalguksu — Exit 7, 180 m
- Guksu (noodle soups) 국수: Gomguksijip — Exit 4, 333 m
- Naengmyeon (cold noodles) 냉면: Gangseomyeonok — Exit 9, 159 m
- Mandu (dumplings) 만두: Ribuk Sonmandu — Exit 4, 219 m
- Jjigae (stews) 찌개: Daebok — near the station
- Jokbal · bossam (braised pork) 족발: Manjok Ohyang Jokbal — Exit 8, 70 m
- Fish & seafood 해산물: Daebok — near the station
- Japanese (sushi, ramen, tonkatsu): Sushi Cho — Exit 6, 341 m
- Chinese & Korean-Chinese: Hong Yuan — Exit 6, 341 m
10 listings here don’t name a dish we can group — they are in the full list below.
Early and late near City Hall Station
| Place | Exit · distance | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk | Exit 4, 322 m | 07:00 | 20:00 |
| The NiNth Gate Grille | Exit 6, 340 m | 07:00 | 22:00 |
| Dalgaebi | Exit 3, 132 m | 07:30 | 22:00 |
| Hyundae Kalguksu | Exit 7, 180 m | 09:00 | 21:00 |
| Nammaejip | Exit 8, 191 m | 12:30 | 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 6
Exit 6 has the most listed places (4). The 4 closest, nearest first — distances are from the exit as the listing gives them, not between the places, so check the map as you go:
- Tao Yuen — 87 m (1 min walk)
- The NiNth Gate Grille — 340 m (5 min walk)
- Sushi Cho — 341 m (5 min walk)
- Hong Yuan — 341 m (5 min walk) · Dim sum
All 24 places, nearest first
| Place | Exit · distance | Signature menu | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yurimmyeon | — · 36 m | — | Monday-Friday 11:00-20:30 , Saturday.Sundays 11:00-19:30 KST |
| Manjok Ohyang Jokbal | Exit 8 · 70 m | — | Weekdays 11:30 – 22:00 (KST) · Weekends 12:00 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Tao Yuen | Exit 6 · 87 m | — | 11:30~14:30, 18:00~21:30 |
| Goryeo Samgyetang | Exit 10 · 100 m | — | Weekdays 10:30-21:00, Weekends 10:30-20:30 KST |
| Jinju Hoegwan | Exit 9 · 104 m | — | Weekdays 11:00-21:00 KST · Saturday 11:00-14:00, 14:50-20:00 KST |
| Dalgaebi | Exit 3 · 132 m | — | Mon-Fri 07:30 – 22:00 (KST) · Sat 11:30 ~ 21:00 (KST) |
| SeMA Omnibus : At the End of the World Split Endlessly | Exit 10 · 134 m | — | Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 to 20:00 · Weekends and public holidays:… |
| Jaembaeok | Exit 9 · 155 m | ox bone soup, Dogani Tang | Monday-Friday 10:00-21:30, Saturday 11:00-15:00 KST |
| Gangseomyeonok | Exit 9 · 159 m | — | 11:00~15:00, 17:00~22:00 KST |
| Cheongsongok | Exit 10 · 170 m | beef soup with rice | Weekdays 10:00~14:30, 16:30~22:00 (KST) · Saturday 10:00 – 21:30 |
| Hyundae Kalguksu | Exit 7 · 180 m | — | Daily 09:00 – 21:00 (Break time: 4:30 PM–5:30 PM), Saturdays 09:00 – 19:00 KST |
| Nammaejip | Exit 8 · 191 m | grilled pork | Daily 12:30 – 23:00 (KST) |
| Ribuk Sonmandu | Exit 4 · 219 m | dumplings | Weekdays 11:00–21:00 (Break time 14:30–17:00) · Weekends 11:00–20:00 |
| SeMA Public Space Project 《The Dance That Crosses Forever》 | Exit 10 · 263 m | — | Tue–Fri: 10:00–20:00 · Sat, Sun, Public holidays: Mar–Oct 10:00–19:00 / Nov–Feb 10:00–18:0… |
| Namdo Hansik Jeongdeunnim_Gounnim | Exit 7 · 274 m | 정든님 정식, 고운님 정식, 보리굴비 정식 (2인 이상 주문 가능) | Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–9:50 p.m. (Break time: 2:45–5:00 p.m.)… |
| Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk | Exit 4 · 322 m | — | * Weekdays 07:00 – 20:00 · * Weekends & Holidays 07:00 – 15:00 |
| Gomguksijip | Exit 4 · 333 m | Beef soap noodles | Weekdays 11:00 – 14:00 / 17:00 – 21:30 (KST) · Saturday 11:00 – 14:30 / 17:00 – 20:00 (KST… |
| The NiNth Gate Grille | Exit 6 · 340 m | — | * Weekdays 07:00 – 09:30 / 12:00 – 14:30 / 18:00 – 21:30… |
| Sushi Cho | Exit 6 · 341 m | — | 12:00~15:00, 17:30~22:00 |
| Hong Yuan | Exit 6 · 341 m | Dim sum | 12:00 – 15:00 / 18:00 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Busan Galmaegi | Exit 7 · 365 m | Seotaetang | Daily 11:00 – 21:30 (KST) · Saturdays 11:00 – 21:00 (KST) |
| Sokcho Saengtaejip | Exit 7 · 368 m | Seotaetang | Mon-Fri 10:30 – 21:00 (KST) · Sat 10:30 – 20:00 (KST) |
| Oddhaus Osteria | Exit 12 · 507 m | — | 11:00–22:00 / Break Time 15:00–17:00 |
| Daebok | — | Puffer Fish Soup, Deep-fried Puffer Fish, · Soybean Paste Stew | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM, · Break Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
By exit
Exit 6 4 · Exit 7 4 · Exit 10 4 · Exit 4 3 · Exit 9 3 · Exit 8 2 · Exit 3 1 · Exit 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 국밥 | Gukbap | Gukbap (rice soup) — hot soup with rice in it or on the side — beef, pork, bean sprout, pollack or hangover soup |
| 고기구이 | Gogigui | Grilled beef & pork — Korean beef (hanwoo) or pork grilled at the table, eaten with side dishes and lettuce wraps |
| 삼계탕 | Samgyetang | Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) — a whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, served in its broth |
| 설렁탕 | Seolleongtang | Seolleongtang · gomtang (beef bone soup) — milky beef bone broth with sliced beef — you add salt and green onion yourself |
| 칼국수 | Kalguksu | Kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) — knife-cut wheat noodles (or hand-torn dough, sujebi) in a hot broth, often with dumplings or clams |
| 국수 | Guksu | Guksu (noodle soups) — wheat noodles in a warm broth — anchovy, beef bone or chicken |
| 냉면 | Naengmyeon | Naengmyeon (cold noodles) — chewy buckwheat noodles in icy broth (mul) or a spicy sauce (bibim) |
| 만두 | Mandu | Mandu (dumplings) — dumplings, steamed, fried or in soup |
| 찌개 | Jjigae | Jjigae (stews) — bubbling stews — kimchi, soybean paste (doenjang) or army stew (budae), eaten with rice |
| 족발 | Jokbal | Jokbal · bossam (braised pork) — braised pig’s trotters (jokbal) or boiled pork slices (bossam), wrapped in greens |
| 해산물 | Haesanmul | Fish & seafood — raw fish (hoe), grilled or braised fish, soy-marinated crab (gejang), octopus and other seafood |
Getting there
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FAQ
What should I eat near City Hall Station?
Among the 24 places the Seoul Tourism Organization lists near City Hall Station: Gukbap (3), Grilled beef & pork (1), Samgyetang (1), Seolleongtang · gomtang (1). To order gukbap, show the Korean: 국밥.
Where can I get Korean BBQ near City Hall Station?
Nammaejip (Exit 8, 191 m) lists grilled meat: grilled beef & pork.
Where can I eat late at night near City Hall Station?
Nammaejip (until 23:00). Hours are as listed — check before you go.
Where can I eat breakfast near City Hall Station?
Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk (from 07:00), The NiNth Gate Grille (from 07:00), Dalgaebi (from 07:30). Some opening times differ by day.
Are there cheap places to eat near City Hall Station?
The listings here give no meal prices, so we can’t compare — check menus at the door.
Is there halal or vegetarian food near City Hall Station?
None of the 24 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food. That doesn’t mean there is none — ask before you order.
Which exit of City Hall Station has the most places to eat?
Exit 6 (4 listed places), then Exit 7 (4).
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.
