What Korean food is safe for kids who don't eat spicy food?

Clear soups like gomtang, Pyongyang naengmyeon, shabu-shabu with a mild broth, udon, and bunsik sides such as gimbap, sundae and fritters. At tteokbokki shops, ask for the mild level.

Which Seoul restaurants have high chairs?

On their Naver listings, Hyunsuni in Yongsan, Oksoban in Gongdeok and Kosi in Seongsu list high chairs.

Is it okay to bring young children to restaurants in Seoul?

Yes, most casual restaurants are welcoming, but some cafés and bistros are no-kids zones (for example Decalcomanie in Haebangchon). Check the Naver listing before you go.

What is a good family restaurant near Seoul Forest?

Kosi Seongsu, about 115 m from Ttukseom Station Exit 6, serves udon, soba and tonkatsu in a calm room with high chairs.

Where can I eat late at night in Itaewon?

Nurimaeul Gamjatang, about 29 m from Itaewon Station Exit 4, is open 24 hours. A small pot of spicy pork bone stew is ₩35,000 and single bowls start at ₩12,000.

What is a good anniversary or date restaurant near Itaewon?

Decalcomanie in Haebangchon's Sinheung Market is cozy and known for its ₩9,900 honey cod. The set for two is ₩59,800. It often has a wait and is a no-kids zone.

Where can I take kids for lunch near Yongsan I'Park Mall?

Hyunsuni, about 180 m from Sinyongsan Station, serves tteokbokki with a choice of spice level plus non-spicy sundae, gimbap and fritters. It has high chairs and a baby set.

What is the best non-spicy food near Hongik Univ. Station?

Baekri Gomtang, about 220 m from Exit 7, serves clear hanwoo beef soup with no spice at all. Seogwan Myeonok, about 10 minutes from Exit 1, serves Pyongyang naengmyeon, a mild cold buckwheat noodle soup.

Where can I eat cheaply around Hongdae and Sinchon?

Sammi Tantanmyeon in Sinchon has chashu dan dan noodles for ₩10,500, and Baekri Gomtang's beef soup is ₩12,000. Lacoon Pizza in Mapo has half-and-half pizzas from ₩20,800 to share.

Which of these Hongdae-area restaurants have a break time?

Baekri Gomtang and Seogwan Myeonok both close from 15:00 to 17:00. Sammi Tantanmyeon (11:00–22:20) and Lacoon Pizza (11:00–midnight) stay open through the afternoon.

Are these Hongdae restaurants good for kids?

Yes. We ate at Seogwan Myeonok, Sammi Tantanmyeon and Lacoon Pizza with our kids, and Baekri Gomtang's soup is completely non-spicy. Skip the spicy dan dan noodles for little ones.

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Seoul: 8 Places for Families (From a Local Parent)
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Eight Seoul restaurants that work for families, written by a Seoul-based parent of two. We ate at seven of them with our kids (Hyunsuni, Seogwan Myeonok, Sammi Tantanmyeon, Oksoban, Kosi, Namaste and Lacoon Pizza), and the eighth, Baekri Gomtang, serves a completely non-spicy beef soup. Each entry notes the nearest subway exit, what the kids actually ate, and what to skip.

Eating out with children in Seoul is easier than many visitors expect, but spice levels, seating and no-kids zones can catch you out. These are restaurants from my own family outings, with honest notes on what worked for our kids. Each one links to a full guide with photos, prices and opening hours.

Quick tips for eating out with kids in Seoul
- Ask for mild. “Sunhanmat-euro juseyo” means “Mild, please.”
- Look for soups and noodles. Gomtang, naengmyeon, udon and shabu-shabu are rarely spicy.
- Check for no-kids zones on Naver Map before you go, especially for small cafés and bistros.
- Mind break times. Many restaurants close from 15:00 to 17:00.
1. Hyunsuni (현선이네), Yongsan: a first tteokbokki shop

Nearest station: Sinyongsan Station, near Yongsan I’Park Mall. Tteokbokki with a choice of spice level (₩6,000), plus non-spicy sundae, mini gimbap and fritters. High chairs and a smaller baby set. My 7-year-old ate the mild tteokbokki with plenty of water and loved it.

📍 2-13 Hangang-daero 39-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
서울 용산구 한강대로39길 2-13
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Read my full guide: Hyunsuni Yongsan →

2. Seogwan Myeonok (서관면옥), Hongdae: soft cold noodles

Nearest station: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 1, 10-minute walk. A spacious room with an elevator from the car park (1 hour free). Nothing we ordered was spicy, and laengban, cold noodles with rice in the broth, was my child’s favorite.

📍 41 World Cup-buk-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Units 106–107 (ground floor of the NUDEET Hongdae building)
서울 마포구 월드컵북로5길 41 106호~107호
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Read my full guide: Seogwan Myeonok Hongdae →

3. Sammi Tantanmyeon (삼미탄탄면), Sinchon: honey chashu noodles

Nearest station: Sinchon Station Exit 3. The mild honey sauce chashu lo mein (₩13,000) went down very well with our kids. The room is roomy enough to get seats at weekend lunch. Skip the spicy dan dan noodles for little ones.

📍 1F, 16 Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
서울 서대문구 명물길 16 1층
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Read my full guide: Sammi Tantanmyeon Sinchon →

4. Oksoban (옥소반), Gongdeok: shabu-shabu with table service

Nearest station: Gongdeok Station Exit 7. A mild clear broth and thin beef that is easy for children to chew. Staff bring vegetable refills to the table, and Naver lists high chairs. Sets from ₩16,900 at weekday lunch.

📍 1F Unit 11, Hyosung Harrington Square Bldg B, 92 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 마포대로 92 효성해링턴스퀘어 B동 1층 11호
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Read my full guide: Oksoban Gongdeok →

5. Kosi (코시), Seongsu: udon and tonkatsu by Seoul Forest

Nearest station: Ttukseom Station Exit 6. A calm room, gentle broths and sauces, and high chairs listed on Naver. Udon, soba and tonkatsu on one table means everyone finds something. Udon and soba from ₩9,000.

📍 1F, 31 Sangwon 1-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
서울 성동구 상원1길 31 1층
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Read my full guide: Kosi Seongsu →

6. Namaste (나마스테), Dongmyo: mild curry across from the toy street

Nearest station: Dongmyo Station Exit 5. The mild chicken butter curry with naan and rice and a mango lassi were a hit. It is right across from the Dongdaemun toy street, which makes for an easy reward after lunch. Skip the tikka masala, which has real heat.

📍 2F, 18 Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울 종로구 지봉로 18 2층
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Read my full guide: Namaste Dongmyo →

7. Lacoon Pizza (라쿤피자), Mapo: pizza night

Nearest station: Mapo Station Exit 1. Lots of families were eating there when we went. The pizza is not salty, the ragu pasta is a safe non-spicy dish, and my child happily worked through the cheese crust. Busy in the evening.

📍 1F, 307 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 토정로 307 1층
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Read my full guide: Lacoon Pizza Mapo →

8. Baekri Gomtang (백리곰탕), Hongdae: the safest soup

Nearest station: Hongik Univ. Station Exit 7. Gomtang is one of the most child-friendly Korean dishes: a clear beef broth with no spice at all and soft beef. Tables are well spaced and the room is calm. Skip the raw beef bibimbap for young children.

📍 40-18 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1F
서울 마포구 와우산로29길 40-18 1층 1호
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Read my full guide: Baekri Gomtang Hongdae →

Heading to Jeju too?

On Jeju, we took our 7-year-old and 4-year-old to Pork80, a black pork BBQ near Jeju Airport, and the pork disappeared so fast we had to order more. In Aewol, Handam Guksu serves mild Jeju pork noodle soup with sea views, and its self bar has baby forks and kids’ bowls.

Kid-friendly restaurants in Seoul FAQ

What Korean food is safe for kids who don’t eat spicy food?

Clear soups like gomtang, Pyongyang naengmyeon, shabu-shabu with a mild broth, udon, and bunsik sides such as gimbap, sundae and fritters. At tteokbokki shops, ask for the mild level.

Which Seoul restaurants have high chairs?

On their Naver listings, Hyunsuni in Yongsan, Oksoban in Gongdeok and Kosi in Seongsu list high chairs.

Is it okay to bring young children to restaurants in Seoul?

Yes, most casual restaurants are welcoming, but some cafés and bistros are no-kids zones (for example Decalcomanie in Haebangchon). Check the Naver listing before you go.

What is a good family restaurant near Seoul Forest?

Kosi Seongsu, about 115 m from Ttukseom Station Exit 6, serves udon, soba and tonkatsu in a calm room with high chairs.

By neighborhood: Hongdae, Sinchon and Mapo · Itaewon, Haebangchon and Yongsan · all kid-friendly guides.

Hours, prices and facilities come from each restaurant’s Naver listing, checked when each full guide was written (October 2026). Please check Naver Map before you go.

Based on my own visits and photos. I used AI tools to help with the English wording.
October 28, 2026
Where to Eat in Itaewon, Haebangchon and Yongsan: 3 Local Picks
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Three places I have eaten at in Itaewon, Haebangchon and Yongsan: Decalcomanie (a cozy bistro famous for ₩9,900 honey cod, no kids), Nurimaeul Gamjatang (24-hour pork bone stew by Itaewon Station Exit 4) and Hyunsuni (tteokbokki and Korean snack food near Sinyongsan Station, great with kids).

Itaewon, Haebangchon and Yongsan sit right next to each other on the south side of Namsan, and they cover very different moods: a quiet date night up the hill, a big pot of stew at any hour, and a cheap, cheerful lunch with the kids. Each place below links to my full guide.

Quick picks
- Date nightDecalcomanie, Sinheung Market, Haebangchon
- Late nightNurimaeul Gamjatang, Itaewon Station Exit 4 (24 hours)
- With kidsHyunsuni, Sinyongsan Station Exit 5
1. Decalcomanie (데칼코마니): honey cod in Haebangchon

A small bistro inside Sinheung Market, uphill from Itaewon. We went for our wedding anniversary. The honey cod with Uiseong garlic aioli (₩9,900) is the reason to come, and the set for two (₩59,800) also covers basil pesto pasta and a sous-vide pork neck steak. Expect a wait; it is a no-kids zone. The walk up from Noksapyeong Station is steep, so a short taxi is easiest.

📍 97-4 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, ground floor inside Sinheung Market
서울 용산구 신흥로 97-4 신흥시장 1층
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Read my full guide: Decalcomanie Haebangchon →

2. Nurimaeul Gamjatang (누리마을감자탕): 24-hour pork bone stew

On the second floor of a building about 29 m from Itaewon Station Exit 4, open 24 hours. A small pot of spicy gamjatang (₩35,000) is a hearty meal, and single bowls of bone soup start at ₩12,000. A good stop for a late dinner or a filling lunch.

📍 2F, 176 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
서울 용산구 이태원로 176 2층
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Read my full guide: Nurimaeul Gamjatang Itaewon →

3. Hyunsuni (현선이네): tteokbokki near Yongsan I’Park Mall

A busy tteokbokki and bunsik shop about 180 m from Sinyongsan Station, close to Yongsan I’Park Mall. Tteokbokki is ₩6,000 with your choice of spice level, and combo sets add sundae, mini gimbap and fritters. It was my 7-year-old’s first tteokbokki shop, and there are high chairs and a baby set. Open 11:00–24:00 daily.

📍 2-13 Hangang-daero 39-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
서울 용산구 한강대로39길 2-13
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Read my full guide: Hyunsuni Yongsan →

Itaewon, Haebangchon and Yongsan FAQ

Where can I eat late at night in Itaewon?

Nurimaeul Gamjatang, about 29 m from Itaewon Station Exit 4, is open 24 hours. A small pot of spicy pork bone stew is ₩35,000 and single bowls start at ₩12,000.

What is a good anniversary or date restaurant near Itaewon?

Decalcomanie in Haebangchon’s Sinheung Market is cozy and known for its ₩9,900 honey cod. The set for two is ₩59,800. It often has a wait and is a no-kids zone.

Where can I take kids for lunch near Yongsan I’Park Mall?

Hyunsuni, about 180 m from Sinyongsan Station, serves tteokbokki with a choice of spice level plus non-spicy sundae, gimbap and fritters. It has high chairs and a baby set.

More ideas: where to eat in Hongdae, Sinchon and Mapo, kid-friendly restaurants in Seoul, or all Seoul restaurant guides.

Hours and prices come from each restaurant’s Naver listing, checked when each full guide was written (October 2026). Please check Naver Map before you go.

Based on my own visits and photos. I used AI tools to help with the English wording.
October 28, 2026
Where to Eat in Hongdae, Sinchon and Mapo: 4 Restaurants I’d Go Back To
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Four places I have eaten at around Hongdae, Sinchon and Mapo, all within a few minutes of a subway exit: Baekri Gomtang (clear beef soup, ₩12,000), Seogwan Myeonok (Pyongyang cold noodles, ₩17,000–19,000), Sammi Tantanmyeon (dan dan noodles, ₩10,500) and Lacoon Pizza (half-and-half pizza and beer). Two serve completely non-spicy Korean dishes, and we tried three of the four with our kids.

Hongdae is full of trendy cafés and late-night chicken, but finding a good, honest meal can be harder than you’d think. These are the places in the Hongdae, Sinchon and Mapo area that I have actually eaten at and would go back to. Each one links to my full guide with photos, menu prices, opening hours and how to order.

Quick picks
- Non-spicy soupBaekri Gomtang, Hongik Univ. Station Exit 7
- Cold noodlesSeogwan Myeonok, Hongik Univ. Station Exit 1
- Spicy noodlesSammi Tantanmyeon, Sinchon Station Exit 3
- Pizza and beerLacoon Pizza, Mapo Station Exit 1
1. Baekri Gomtang (백리곰탕): clear hanwoo beef soup

A small soup restaurant about 220 m from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 7. The hanwoo gomtang (₩12,000) is a clear, non-spicy beef broth with plenty of tender beef and a ginseng sprout on top. It comes lightly seasoned on purpose, so salt it at the table. The beef tartare bibimbap (₩13,000) is a good second dish. Open 11:00–22:00 with a 15:00–17:00 break.

📍 40-18 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1F
서울 마포구 와우산로29길 40-18 1층 1호
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Read my full guide: Baekri Gomtang in Hongdae →

2. Seogwan Myeonok (서관면옥): Pyongyang cold noodles

About a 10-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 1, this big, bright room serves Pyongyang-style naengmyeon made with 100% Jeju buckwheat in a clear beef broth (₩17,000–19,000). Taste the broth before adding vinegar. If it feels too plain, try the perilla-oil goldong naengmyeon. There is a car park with 1 hour free. Open daily 11:00–21:00, break 15:00–17:00.

📍 41 World Cup-buk-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Units 106–107 (ground floor of the NUDEET Hongdae building)
서울 마포구 월드컵북로5길 41 106호~107호
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Read my full guide: Seogwan Myeonok Hongdae →

3. Sammi Tantanmyeon (삼미탄탄면): dan dan noodles in Sinchon

A roomy Chinese noodle shop about 270 m from Sinchon Station Exit 3. The signature chashu dan dan noodles (₩10,500) have a real kick, while the honey sauce chashu lo mein (₩13,000) is mild and was a hit with our kids. Open 11:00–22:20 daily, with no afternoon break.

📍 1F, 16 Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
서울 서대문구 명물길 16 1층
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Read my full guide: Sammi Tantanmyeon Sinchon →

4. Lacoon Pizza (라쿤피자): pizza and beer in Mapo

A red, retro diner-style pizza and beer place about 3 to 4 minutes from Mapo Station Exit 1 (Line 5). A regular half-and-half pizza is ₩20,800 and a 300 ml draft beer is ₩2,900. It gets lively in the evening, with a wait around 7 pm. Open daily 11:00 to midnight.

📍 1F, 307 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
서울 마포구 토정로 307 1층
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Read my full guide: Lacoon Pizza Mapo →

Tips for eating around Hongdae
- Plan around break times. Many smaller restaurants close from 15:00 to 17:00; go for lunch or after 5 pm.
- Use Naver Map. It is far more accurate than Google for small Korean restaurants and shows current hours.
- Mix spicy and mild. If you are with someone who avoids spice, gomtang and naengmyeon are safe; dan dan noodles are not.
Hongdae, Sinchon and Mapo restaurant FAQ

What is the best non-spicy food near Hongik Univ. Station?

Baekri Gomtang, about 220 m from Exit 7, serves clear hanwoo beef soup with no spice at all. Seogwan Myeonok, about 10 minutes from Exit 1, serves Pyongyang naengmyeon, a mild cold buckwheat noodle soup.

Where can I eat cheaply around Hongdae and Sinchon?

Sammi Tantanmyeon in Sinchon has chashu dan dan noodles for ₩10,500, and Baekri Gomtang’s beef soup is ₩12,000. Lacoon Pizza in Mapo has half-and-half pizzas from ₩20,800 to share.

Which of these Hongdae-area restaurants have a break time?

Baekri Gomtang and Seogwan Myeonok both close from 15:00 to 17:00. Sammi Tantanmyeon (11:00–22:20) and Lacoon Pizza (11:00–midnight) stay open through the afternoon.

Are these Hongdae restaurants good for kids?

Yes. We ate at Seogwan Myeonok, Sammi Tantanmyeon and Lacoon Pizza with our kids, and Baekri Gomtang’s soup is completely non-spicy. Skip the spicy dan dan noodles for little ones.

Travelling with children? See my kid-friendly restaurants in Seoul, or browse all Seoul restaurant guides.

Hours and prices come from each restaurant’s Naver listing, checked when each full guide was written (October 2026). Please check Naver Map before you go.

Based on my own visits and photos. I used AI tools to help with the English wording.
October 28, 2026