What to eat near Sinchon Station, and where. The Seoul Tourism Organization lists 20 places within about 1.2 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: Japanese — 3 places · Naengmyeon 냉면 — 2 places · Jjigae 찌개 — 2 places · Korean chicken 치킨 — 2 places
- Korean BBQ (grilled meat): 2 places — galbi 1 · dakgalbi 1
- Closest to the station: Hwedula (Exit 1, 170 m) · Samho Bokjip (Exit 1, 204 m) · Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (Exit 1, 210 m)
- Cheap eats (₩15,000 or less): Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) ₩4,000 at Cochon Tonkatsu (only 4 of 20 listings give prices)
- Breakfast: 1 place open by 09:00 — earliest Ttalgigol Bunsik (from 07:00), plus 1 café — list
- Late night: 4 places open until 23:00 or later (latest: Songajeossi Bindaetteok, until 02:30 (+1)) — list
- Halal · vegetarian: none of the 20 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food — ask before you order
What to eat near Sinchon Station — and where
Japanese (sushi, ramen, tonkatsu)
Sushi, ramen, tonkatsu and other Japanese food. Listed prices here: ₩4,000–₩8,000.
- Samho Bokjip — Exit 1, 204 m · 11:30–21:30
- Cochon Tonkatsu — Exit 3, 261 m · 11:00–19:00 · ₩4,000–₩8,000
- Singyechi — Exit 1, 393 m · 11:00–22:00
Naengmyeon (cold noodles) · 냉면
Chewy buckwheat noodles in icy broth (mul) or a spicy sauce (bibim).
- Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu — Exit 1, 210 m · 11:00–22:30
- Hampyeong Myeonok — Exit 2, 1.2 km · 11:00–21:00
Jjigae (stews) · 찌개
Bubbling stews — kimchi, soybean paste (doenjang) or army stew (budae), eaten with rice. Listed prices here: ₩24,000.
- Samho Bokjip — Exit 1, 204 m · 11:30–21:30
- Gongneung Chicken Hanmari — Exit 1, 417 m · 11:00–22:00 · ₩24,000
Korean chicken · 치킨
Fried, roasted or braised (jjimdak) chicken — fried chicken is often eaten with beer (chimaek). Listed prices here: ₩28,000.
- Daepo Zzimdak Sinchon — Exit 2, 278 m · 11:00–22:00 · ₩28,000
- Daepo Jjimdak — near the station · 11:00–22:00
Chinese & Korean-Chinese
Chinese dishes and Korean-Chinese favourites like jjajangmyeon.
Cafés, bakeries & desserts
Coffee, bread, cakes and desserts.
- Dok-Dabang — Exit 3, 360 m · 11:00–23:30
- La Bonne Tarte — Exit 2, 582 m · 08:00–20:00
Also here
- Galbi (grilled ribs) 갈비: Hyeongje Galbi — Exit 3, 261 m
- Dakgalbi 닭갈비: Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu — Exit 1, 210 m
- Jeon (savory pancakes) 전: Songajeossi Bindaetteok — Exit 2, 426 m
- Fish & seafood 해산물: Samho Bokjip — Exit 1, 204 m
- Tteokbokki & bunsik (snacks) 떡볶이: Ttalgigol Bunsik — Exit 2, 577 m
- Korean everyday meals 한식: Ttalgigol Bunsik — Exit 2, 577 m
- Western & Mexican (pasta, pizza, burgers): Lee Seok-deok Raw Noodle Pasta — Exit 3, 270 m · ₩3,900–₩9,500
- Bingsu (shaved ice): Homilbat — Exit 1, 230 m
- Pubs & bars with food: Songajeossi Bindaetteok — Exit 2, 426 m
3 listings here don’t name a dish we can group — they are in the full list below.
Early and late near Sinchon Station
| Place | Exit · distance | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ttalgigol Bunsik | Exit 2, 577 m | 07:00 | 21:30 |
| La Bonne Tarte café | Exit 2, 582 m | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Dok-Dabang café | Exit 3, 360 m | 11:00 | 23:30 |
| Hwedula | Exit 1, 170 m | 12:00 | 02:00 (+1) |
| Songajeossi Bindaetteok | Exit 2, 426 m | 16:00 | 02:30 (+1) |
| Gobau | Exit 3, 342 m | 16:00 | 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 1
Exit 1 has the most listed places (8). 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:
- Hwedula — 170 m (2 min walk)
- Samho Bokjip — 204 m (3 min walk) · Bok-maeun-tang(Spicy Puffer Fish Stew), Globefish Shabu-shabu
- Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu — 210 m (3 min walk) · spicy grilled chicken with vegetables
- Homilbat — 230 m (3 min walk) · Milk Shaved Ice
- Nanhyang — 243 m (3 min walk) · Sweet and Sour Pork
All 20 places, nearest first
| Place | Exit · distance | Signature menu | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwedula | Exit 1 · 170 m | — | 12:00~02:00 |
| Samho Bokjip | Exit 1 · 204 m | Bok-maeun-tang(Spicy Puffer Fish Stew), Globefish Shabu-shabu | 11:30-21:30 (KST) |
| Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu | Exit 1 · 210 m | spicy grilled chicken with vegetables | 11:00~15:00, 16:00~22:30 KST |
| Homilbat | Exit 1 · 230 m | Milk Shaved Ice | Monday to Sunday: 12:00 to 22:00 (Last order at 21:30) |
| Nanhyang | Exit 1 · 243 m | Sweet and Sour Pork | 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30 KST |
| Hyeongje Galbi | Exit 3 · 261 m | — | Daily 11:00 – 22:00 (KST) |
| Cochon Tonkatsu | Exit 3 · 261 m | Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) 4,000 KRW / True Cochon tonkatsu 6,000 KRW / Real Cochon tonkatsu 8,000 KRW | 11:00-19:00 KST (16:00-17:00 break time) |
| Lee Seok-deok Raw Noodle Pasta | Exit 3 · 270 m | White Wine and Oil Pasta: 3,900 KRW/ Gamberi Bisque Rose Nochi: 9,500 KRW | 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 (KST) |
| Wan Chai | Exit 1 · 276 m | Jajangmyeon | 11:00 – 21:00 (Weekday break time: 3:00 PM–4:30 PM)(KST) |
| Daepo Zzimdak Sinchon | Exit 2 · 278 m | Daepo Jjimdak (Braised Chicken) ₩28,000 | 11:00–22:00 (Last Order 20:40) |
| Gobau | Exit 3 · 342 m | — | 16:00 – 23:00 (KST) |
| Dok-Dabang | Exit 3 · 360 m | — | 11:00~23:30 (Last order at 11:00 p.m.) |
| Singyechi | Exit 1 · 393 m | Shin Gyechi instant ramen | 11:00 ~ 22:00 (KST) |
| Gongneung Chicken Hanmari | Exit 1 · 417 m | Dakhanmari (Whole Chicken Stew) ₩24,000 · Dak (Chicken) Hanmari (Whole) | 11:00 – 22:00 |
| Songajeossi Bindaetteok | Exit 2 · 426 m | Korean bar food | 16:00 – 02:30 (KST) |
| Ttalgigol Bunsik | Exit 2 · 577 m | common Korean food | 07:00 – 21:30 (KST) |
| La Bonne Tarte | Exit 2 · 582 m | Tart | Weekdays 08:00 – 20:00 (KST) · Saturday 09:00 – 17:00 (KST) |
| Hampyeong Myeonok | Exit 2 · 1.2 km | — | Weekdays 11:00 – 21:00 (KST) (Last order at 8:00 PM)… |
| Subin Tteokgalbi | Exit 3 | Korean Set Menu | 11:30~15:00, 17:00~20:40 KST |
| Daepo Jjimdak | — | Daepo Jjimdak | 11:00 – 22:00 (last order at 20:40, closed every Sunday) |
By exit
Exit 1 8 · Exit 3 6 · Exit 2 5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 냉면 | Naengmyeon | Naengmyeon (cold noodles) — chewy buckwheat noodles in icy broth (mul) or a spicy sauce (bibim) |
| 찌개 | Jjigae | Jjigae (stews) — bubbling stews — kimchi, soybean paste (doenjang) or army stew (budae), eaten with rice |
| 치킨 | Chikin | Korean chicken — fried, roasted or braised (jjimdak) chicken — fried chicken is often eaten with beer (chimaek) |
| 갈비 | Galbi | Galbi (grilled ribs) — marinated beef or pork ribs, usually grilled at your table |
| 닭갈비 | Dakgalbi | Dakgalbi — spicy stir-fried chicken with cabbage and rice cakes, cooked on a big pan at the table |
| 전 | Jeon | Jeon (savory pancakes) — pan-fried savory pancakes — green onion (pajeon), mung bean (bindaetteok) and others |
| 해산물 | Haesanmul | Fish & seafood — raw fish (hoe), grilled or braised fish, soy-marinated crab (gejang), octopus and other seafood |
| 떡볶이 | Tteokbokki | Tteokbokki & bunsik (snacks) — chewy rice cakes in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce and other snack-bar food (bunsik) |
| 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 Sinchon Station?
Among the 20 places the Seoul Tourism Organization lists near Sinchon Station: Japanese (3), Naengmyeon (2), Jjigae (2), Korean chicken (2). To order naengmyeon, show the Korean: 냉면.
Where can I get Korean BBQ near Sinchon Station?
Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (Exit 1, 210 m), Hyeongje Galbi (Exit 3, 261 m) list grilled meat: galbi, dakgalbi.
Where can I eat late at night near Sinchon Station?
Songajeossi Bindaetteok (until 02:30 (+1)), Hwedula (until 02:00 (+1)), Dok-Dabang (until 23:30). Hours are as listed — check before you go.
Where can I eat breakfast near Sinchon Station?
Ttalgigol Bunsik (from 07:00), La Bonne Tarte (from 08:00). Some opening times differ by day.
Are there cheap places to eat near Sinchon Station?
The lowest prices in the listings are Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) at Cochon Tonkatsu (₩4,000). Only 4 of 20 listings give prices, so others may be cheaper.
Is there halal or vegetarian food near Sinchon Station?
None of the 20 listings here mentions halal or vegetarian food. That doesn’t mean there is none — ask before you order.
Which exit of Sinchon Station has the most places to eat?
Exit 1 (8 listed places), then Exit 3 (6).
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.
