What are the best kimchi dishes in Seoul?

Based on diner recommendations, the best kimchi dish in Seoul is at Sangsu Jutaek. We compared 5 restaurants serving kimchi dishes.

How much do kimchi dishes cost in Seoul?

Kimchi dish prices in Seoul range from KRW11000.00 to KRW55000.00 across 5 restaurants.

5 restaurants compared

Price range: KRW11000.00 – KRW55000.00

Avg recommendation: 93%

Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:

Kimchi Jeon (Kimchi Pancake) at Sangsu Jutaek, KRW14000.00 (Sangsu-dong)
Kimchi Quesadilla at Vatos Urban Tacos, KRW13000.00 (Itaewon)
Kimchi Carnitas Fries at Vatos Urban Tacos — 98% recommended, KRW11500.00 (Itaewon)
Kimchi Jjigae (Lunch Set) at Eunjujeong — 94% recommended, KRW11000.00 (Euljiro)
Kimchi Pasta at Si.Wha.Dam — 88% recommended, KRW55000.00 (Jongno-gu)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

Sangsu-dong·$$

KRW14000.00

Crispy pan-fried pancake made with fermented kimchi and scallions.

Tip: Pair this with a makgeolli cocktail — the fermented flavors in both complement each other beautifully.

Itaewon·$$

KRW13000.00

Melted cheese and kimchi between crispy flour tortillas, served with sour cream and salsa.

Tip: A quick, satisfying appetizer if you're not ordering the full taco lineup — the fermented kimchi works beautifully with melted cheese.

#398% recommend

Itaewon·$$

KRW11500.00

Crispy fries loaded with braised pork carnitas, kimchi, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeños.

Tip: This is non-negotiable — order it. The fries are crispy, the meat is tender, and the kimchi-cheese combination is addictive.

#494% recommend

Euljiro·$$

KRW11000.00

Kimchi stew loaded with tender pork belly, mushrooms, and served with fresh ssam vegetables.

Tip: Take your time eating — the stew improves as the broth concentrates on the table burner. The last few bites are richer than the first.

#588% recommend

Jongno-gu·$$$

KRW55000.00

Fresh pasta tossed with spicy kimchi sauce, reinterpreting Korean fermentation through Italian technique.

Tip: The kimchi sauce is balanced carefully to not overwhelm — this is refined spice, not aggressive heat.