“Mapo†has been a place where many goods and people have gathered since ancient times, such as boats coming and going from all over the country where ships from all over the country used to be . It is also a neighborhood full of skyscrapers and apartment complexes centered around convenient transportation . There are restaurants that make for a happy lunch time for many people coming and going. From home-cooked kimchi stew full of soul to ramen that is easy to eat alone , bakeries with easy fillings, sushi restaurants that capture value for money and value , and craft beer shops with delicious meal menus! Here are 5 best places to eat for lunch in Mapo.
1. “Guldari Restaurant †in Dohwa-dong , with a hearty taste like a home-cooked meal
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“Guldari Restaurant,†which is crowded with nearby office workers at mealtime, is famous for its rich kimchi stew. The signature dish, “Kimchi Jjigae,†is cooked thoroughly in a large pot and served in a stainless steel dish . Kimchi is soft, so it's easy to roll it over rice and eat it . “Meat stir-fry,†which boasts thick meat and sweet and spicy condiments, is also popular.
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â–²Location : 8-1 Saechang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours : 08:00 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price : Kimchi stew 8,000 won , stir-fried meat 11,000 won
â–²Review (to eat Shikishinmapo noodles ): This is a place that sells my favorite style of kimchi stew . You can eat kimchi that is boiled slowly and then torn softly ! Another appeal is that it gives steam, and it feels like a real home-cooked meal . If you want to eat home-cooked meals, go here!
2. “Ichiharu Ramen†in Gongdeok-dong , a Japanese ramen that's great for honbap
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“Ichiharu Ramen†is a Japanese ramen specialty store run by a Japanese chef . The signature menu is “Ichiharu ramen,†which is a basic tonkotsu ramen . The broth made by boiling pork bones over a long period of time has a rich flavor. Place lightly coated chashu , egg, shiitake mushrooms , and green onions on top of the noodles . Note that you can choose the salinity and degree of ripeness of the noodles when ordering .
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â–²Location : 152 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲ Opening hours : 11:30 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on Sundays
â–² Price : Ichiharu ramen 8,000 won , Kuro ramen 9,000 won
â–² Review (Shikigami Madonna Stocking ): My Life's Ramen ! In basic tonkotsu ramen, you can enjoy the deep and rich flavor of the broth . I heard that majesoba, which is sold only for one day, has also been released, so I'll have to visit again.
3. The best value for money middle class sushi , “Iyoiyo Sushi†in Gongdeok-dong
“Iyoiyo-sushi†is a sushi restaurant where you can experience omakase at a reasonable price. Meals are divided into 1 and 2 portions for lunch and dinner, and are operated by reservation only . The most popular “recommended sushi course for lunch†offers salad, porridge , and sashimi , followed by sushi and homemade desserts based on about 14 pieces of fish , such as sea bream , red sea bream, eel, and sea urchin.
â–²Location : 167 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours : 12:00 — 21:30 every day, B/T 14:30 — 18:00, closed on Sundays
â–²Price : Recommended sushi course for lunch 33,000 won , recommended sushi course for dinner 55,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Kimekono Shikigin): The value for money, service , and taste were very good, but I also really liked the fresh fish. Originally, I liked aged fish rather than live fish, but it was really good for my taste.
4. 'Alto Bread' in Daeheung-dong , a comfortable and healthy bakery
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“Altobread†is a place that makes healthy bread through natural fermentation with good ingredients such as 100% Korean wheat , Gurye rye, and seated whole wheat. The signature menu is wholemeal bread made with sweet pumpkin , sweet potato, and cheese . It is characterized by its soft bread texture and the natural sweetness of the ingredients . Please note that popular breads may be sold out , and all breads will be sold out early.
â–²Location : 67, Tojeong-ro 31-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours : 11:00 — 20:00 every day, closed on Sundays and Mondays
â–²Price : Sweet Pumpkin Cream Cheese Whole Wheat 6,000 won , Sweet Potato Triple Cheese 6,000 won , Glutinous Rice Pea Whole Wheat 5,500 won
â–²Testimonial (Please give me star candy ): The sweet pumpkin, sweet potato, and cream cheese are really delicious. Fourth. To . It was full of bread . I've heard rumors and it's really delicious
5. 'Mystery Brewing Company' in Yeomni-dong , a craft beer specialty store that's great for daytime drinking
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“Mystery Brewing Company†operates a brewery and restaurant together. It's a place where you can enjoy craft beer produced by yourself . The popular menu is a “sampler †where you can try a variety of beers to suit your taste. You can choose from 6 types of beer to enjoy. Meal menus such as pasta , risotto, and pizza are also popular . Note that beer can also be packaged in special cans .
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â–²Location : 311 Dokmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours : 11:30 — 24:00 every day
â–² Price : Sampler (6 types of beer) 26,900 won , Margherita 19,000 won
â–² Testimonial (edible natural fruit ): The pizza baked in the oven is really delicious . Perfect for going out to eat pizza for lunch until daytime ! Beer has a fresh taste !!! If you pack it, it also records the date it was made on the can, so you can eat it with confidence .