Top 3 Kimchi in Seoul (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Somunnan Gamjatang, (Seongsu-dong)
- Pildong Myeon Ok, (Jung-gu)
- Restaurant San — 85% recommended, (Gangnam)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1
Somunnan Gamjatang
Seongsu-dong·$$
Kimchi (Banchan)
House-made kimchi served as a complimentary side dish with crunchy texture.
Tip: The complimentary radish kimchi with its crisp texture balances the richness of the pork broth perfectly.
#2
Pildong Myeon Ok
Jung-gu·$$
Kimchi (Complimentary Side)
House-made kimchi served as a complimentary banchan alongside naengmyeon.
Tip: The kimchi is complimentary and adds brightness to the heavy, cold meal. Refills are available if you ask.
#385% recommend
Restaurant San
Gangnam·$$$$
Chamoe Dongchimi with Korean Twist
Water kimchi made from melon (chamoe) with a modern French preparation technique.
Tip: A palate cleanser course that shows the restaurant's attention to Korean seasonality. The melon brings freshness to the meal.