In short
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.
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