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Honam Restaurant

호남식당
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5 Jong-ro 40ga-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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  • Rating & Reviews: Google Places(4.3)· verified 2026-02-28
  • Coordinates: Kakao Map
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Dongmyo Station · 259m · ~4min walk
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English Menu
Limited
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Phone
0236735085
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Korean

Known for traditional Korean cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.

4 min walk from Dongmyo Station Station, making it easy to combine your meal with a visit to nearby attractions like K-Drama Filming Locations Tour: Seoul's Best Spots in One Day.

About 한식

Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.

About Jongno-Gu

Jongno-gu is the historic heart of Seoul, containing Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong's antique street. The area balances ancient and modern — traditional Korean restaurants, teahouses, and street food vendors operate alongside contemporary galleries and specialty coffee shops. Eating here feels like a connection to centuries of Seoul food culture.

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★★★★★Aaron Howitt3 months ago

Been eating here for 6 years. Always fantastic.

★★★★☆こぶたちゃん6 months ago

Korea Trip ✈️ Annyeonghaseyo💕 Animal Army Let's Korea 🇰🇷 We went to Honam Choi, a restaurant open from 7 AM in Dongdaemun, Seoul. We had a grilled fish set meal and other Korean food. This restaurant, located in Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley, has been around for over 50 years. The smell of fish grilled over charcoal in front of the restaurant is what draws you in. All main dishes come with free banchan. Free refills available. Includes rice and seaweed soup. *The Japanese yen may fluctuate, but generally, one zero is subtracted. Mackerel set meal: 13,000 won Stone croaker set meal: 14,000 won Hairtail set meal: 15,000 won Soondubu jjigae: 8,000 won Bulgogi: 11,000 won Squid and samgyeopsal: 14,000 won The grilled fish was amazing! It was so delicious! They mistook me for double the bill. Check out the menu carefully. (I know this because I have a Korean friend lol) The hairtail is the best.

★★★★☆R T9 months ago

It was a lovely restaurant with a kind owner. I decided to go there because the fish lined up in front of the stall were very fatty. I stopped by because I had to wait for my Dakgalbi. The hairtail was fluffy and delicious, and it was a memorable restaurant. Once I was seated, they served me kimchi, soup, and more. The stir-fried octopus was delicious! (Nakji bokkeum🐙)

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