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Yongridan-gil: young chefs and creative kitchens on the rise.
Around Sinyongsan and Samgakji, the lanes known as Yongridan-gil have become one of Seoul's most exciting dining strips, where young chefs open creative restaurants, izakaya, and wine spots in converted houses. Nearby sit the War Memorial and big-format malls for daytime sightseeing.
What makes Yongsan worth visiting
Yongridan-gil dining
A concentrated strip of chef-driven restaurants and izakaya that locals track closely.
Wine and cocktail bars
A growing set of intimate bars pairs with the food scene.
War Memorial of Korea
A major museum and grounds for a substantial daytime visit.
Big malls nearby
I'Park Mall and the station complex cover shopping and a rainy-day fallback.
Tips for visiting Yongsan
- 1.Focus on Yongridan-gil for the food rather than the wider Yongsan district.
- 2.The hot restaurants take reservations and fill early, so book ahead.
- 3.Combine a daytime War Memorial visit with a Yongridan-gil dinner.
Best for
Nearest station
Sinyongsan (Line 4) / Samgakji (Line 4, 6)
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