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Family Friendly in Gwangjin District

15 restaurants in Gwangjin District. Part of our Seoul Family Friendly guide.

멘츠루 어린이대공원점
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멘츠루 어린이대공원점

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This ramen shop near Children's Grand Park offers a rich, satisfying broth that appeals to a wide range of tastes, from students to families. Its clean, Japanese-inspired ambiance makes it suitable for dates or solo meals, and the menu's adjustability caters to different preferences.

🍽️90Food
👋88Service
💰88Value
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There was no waiting, the gopchang ramen was salty and spicy, the shio ramen was delicious, and the karaage was just so-so.

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The ramen broth is rich but has a light finish. The abura soba is also delicious and good.

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The ramen and karaage at Children's Grand Park are both delicious. It's a great place to eat alone!

Ideal for
Date nightSolo diningFamilies with kids
Hansigdang
#2Family
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Hansigdang

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This neighborhood Korean restaurant offers a refined, course-style meal that feels like a favorite. Portions are generous, with a delightful array of meticulously prepared side dishes complementing the main courses.

🍽️90Food
👋85Service
💰88Value
65Wait
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If you want to eat a neat Korean meal in a quiet and clean atmosphere, I recommend this place.

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This is my third visit, and I am leaving a review because I feel good and eat delicious food every time I come here.

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Everything dish and side dish is exquisitely prepared, with the Han meat incredibly tender and the spices perfectly balanced.

Ideal for
Date nightFamilies with kidsGroup dining
천지 샤브샤브 2
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천지 샤브샤브 2

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This all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu spot offers a cozy atmosphere with a full bar and a wide variety of fresh ingredients. Diners appreciate the customizable broths and extensive sauce bar, making it a satisfying choice for groups and families.

🍽️88Food
👋85Service
💰90Value
📍60Location
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Excellent hot pot, available spicy but also suitable for European palates.

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But why are there days when it's really delicious and days when it's not so delicious?

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It is located in a hot place in Konkuk University, and meat, vegetables, and drinks are all refillable.

Ideal for
Group diningFamilies with kidsAll-you-can-eat cravings
듀블럭 Dewblock
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듀블럭 Dewblock

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This renovated house cafe offers a charming atmosphere perfect for dates or brunch. Diners love the unique menu, with the honey cod and ink risotto frequently highlighted as standout dishes.

🍽️88Food
👋78Service
💰82Value
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The hoey cod is fantastic, never tasted anything like it before. The fish is perfectly cooked and the sause is amazing.

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The ink risotto at Dublock Isu Station was absolutely amazing! The chewy texture and deep flavor were superb.

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Best of all, the cabbage salad was surprisingly flavorful, even though I don't usually like greens!

Ideal for
Date nightWeekend brunchFamilies with kids
청와옥 군자역직영점
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청와옥 군자역직영점

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This popular sundae soup spot is known for its rich, flavorful broth and generous portions, making it a satisfying meal. Standout dishes include the tender charcoal-grilled squid and the flavorful raw beef, often enjoyed with a glass of soju. While the wait can be significant, many find the quality and value make it worthwhile.

🍽️88Food
👋78Service
💰85Value
60Wait
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The newly released soft tofu soup was rich and delicious, and the cypress set menu was, of course, good.

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The sundae soup is truly delicious. It's one of the top five sundae soup restaurants I've ever had.

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All of the Cheongwaok locations are consistently delicious, so it's worth trying for those seeking a "cheongseokwon" experience.

Ideal for
Families with kidsHangover cureCasual meals
메차쿠차 광장점
#6Family

메차쿠차 광장점

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📍 593-9 Guui-dong

This tonkatsu spot is known for its generous portions and the quality of its raw pork cutlet, which diners say is remarkably tender and flavorful. The kimchi nabe is also a frequent highlight, especially on colder days. It's a casual, family-friendly place that offers solid value.

🍽️88Food
👋70Service
💰88Value
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One of the best tonkatsu restaurants in Korea. The portions are so generous that even a grown man would be full after just one.

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The pork cutlet is the best value for money among the pork cutlets I've had in Seoul.

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It maintains a certain average, but there are days when it's really delicious and days when it's just so-so.

Ideal for
Families with kidsGroup diningSolo dining
빠오즈푸
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빠오즈푸

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This small, no-frills dumpling shop is a go-to for authentic Chinese flavors, particularly known for its incredibly juicy meat baozi. While the menu has expanded, the focus remains on expertly crafted dumplings and flavorful noodles, offering a satisfying meal at a reasonable price.

🍽️88Food
👋72Service
💰85Value
65Wait
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The meat baozi was so delicious that I couldn't help but exclaim in amazement as soon as I felt the juicy broth bursting in my mouth.

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This was the most delicious dim sum I've had in Korea!

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The waiter was not Korean, so it was a bit inconvenient to make requests or respond during busy times.

Ideal for
Group diningSolo diningFamilies with kids
스위트앤카츠
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스위트앤카츠

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This all-you-can-eat tonkatsu spot near Children's Grand Park offers a budget-friendly way to satisfy a craving. While the menu isn't extensive, the katsu is fried fresh in small batches, ensuring a crispy bite. It's a straightforward, no-frills option for families looking for a filling meal.

🍽️75Food
👋72Service
💰88Value
65Vibe
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This place offers excellent value for money. The pork cutlets are freshly fried to suit the number of customers, resulting in crispy, delicious food.

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The price/satisfaction ratio is the best. Everything from the pork cutlet to the salad bar and tteokbokki is delicious.

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I visited Sweet & Cutlet near Children's Grand Park, and it's seriously the best value!

Ideal for
Families with kidsBudget-friendly meals
Haidilao Hotpot Konkuk University
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Haidilao Hotpot Konkuk University

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This hot pot spot is known for its incredibly attentive and friendly service, often going above and beyond with birthday celebrations and personalized touches. While the food is consistently delicious, particularly the tomato soup and unique hotteok creations, be prepared for significant waits and a lively, sometimes loud, atmosphere.

🍽️88Food
👋92Service
💰70Value
🔊60Noise
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The new Su Chuan Mala Tang is delicious. The original, Su Chuan, and mushroom soup are a great combination.

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I've had this once in Vietnam, but this was my second meal in Korea. The style of the meal was similar, and of course, it was delicious.

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I especially recommend the tomato soup and shrimp dumplings. The dessert cake is also really delicious!

Ideal for
Families with kidsGroup diningBirthday celebrations
Song-Rim Restaurant
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Song-Rim Restaurant

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This bustling spot, originally a haven for drivers, now serves a hearty pork bulgogi set that's a local legend. The real draw is the unlimited, self-serve blood sausage soup and the interactive experience of stir-frying your own meal with rice and fresh ingredients.

🍽️80Food
👋75Service
💰88Value
60Vibe
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The signature dish, Bulbaek, remains delicious even after all these years, and the fried rice you mix afterward is truly a treat.

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The pork bulbaek is delicious. The unlimited refills of seonjiguk, sungnyung, and water kimchi make it even better.

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The pork bulbaek was served, and once the meat was cooked to a certain degree, lettuce, raw vegetables, and other ingredients were added.

Ideal for
Families with kidsSolo diningWatching the game
중일가든
#11Family

중일가든

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This long-standing galbi spot in Gwangjang-dong offers a casual vibe with a spacious layout. While known for its pork ribs, the menu also features yukhoe and kamasotbap, with side dishes generally known for their freshness.

🍽️78Food
👋72Service
💰70Value
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The parking lot is spacious, the restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and the food is served neatly and little by little.

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The staff were so clueless. I guess they were new to the job. It seems like they should have been properly trained and started working.

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The staff are friendly, but the meat quality is poor, and the soybean paste stew is salty and expensive without any ingredients.

Ideal for
Families with kidsCasual Korean BBQ
마포육곳간
#12Family

마포육곳간

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This spot has transitioned from a raw fish restaurant to a grilled meat establishment, offering a casual neighborhood vibe. Early signs suggest a focus on value with generous portions, though some cuts can be tough.

🍽️75Food
👋72Service
💰78Value
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The 800g assorted beef from the local meat restaurant is relatively inexpensive and has a lot of meat, but it contains some tough cuts.

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The eggs in the egg soup have been sitting for a long time, so they smell and change color.

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The atmosphere is more like a local pork belly restaurant than a raw fish restaurant.

Ideal for
Families with kidsSolo diningCasual neighborhood meals
Gohyangjib
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Gohyangjib

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This long-standing restaurant, renovated from an old house, offers a cozy, home-like atmosphere reminiscent of Jeolla-do. It's known for its fresh, simply seasoned seafood, particularly grilled jjuggumi (little octopus) and oyster salad, with side dishes that are so good they're refilled multiple times.

🍽️85Food
👋75Service
💰75Value
🔊55Noise
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Everything is super fresh and absolutely delicious. Reminds me of the great food I had in Jeolla-do. Not everything is available all of the time.

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Fresh stir-fried octopus, amazing oyster salad, refreshing pollack stew. This is a truly excellent restaurant, beyond reproach!

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This is a great value restaurant, and if you work nearby, I highly recommend you try it for a meal. However, the food tends to be a bit salty!

Ideal for
Families with kidsCasual seafood meals
장군갈비
#14Family

장군갈비

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📍 11 Yongmasan-ro

This long-standing Korean beef rib institution has been serving its signature rich galbitang for decades. While the meat is consistently tender and well-prepared, some find the value proposition strained by the price point and occasional inconsistencies in side dishes.

🍽️82Food
👋70Service
💰70Value
🔊60Noise
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The galbitang alone is the best galbitang I've ever had, so it's definitely a great restaurant.

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Both the skirt steak were delicious, beyond average.

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Additional note: The poor cleanliness of the side dishes from a few years ago is gone. Don't worry, eat here.

Ideal for
Group diningFamilies with kidsEntertaining guests
택이네 조개전골 군자역점
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택이네 조개전골 군자역점

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This casual seafood spot offers a hearty clam stew, often enhanced with noodles or cheese, and served with complimentary barley rice. It's a popular neighborhood gathering place, particularly for families, though some find the portions smaller than expected for the price.

🍽️75Food
👋78Service
💰70Value
🔊55Noise
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The barley rice served as a side dish was also excellent.

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The food came out sooooo slow. The person serving me seemed to be super busy and couldn't multitask.

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My elementary school friends, who I hadn't been able to meet since COVID-19, reunited at Taek's.

Ideal for
Families with kidsCasual gatherings
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