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Comparing 3 Korean restaurants with parking near Myeongdong
Updated · Ranked by parking availability · Research Method
Summary
Compared based on parking availability. Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral branch offers paid parking in the cathedral's basement, while the others are free or unconfirmed.
Selection Criteria · Ranked primarily by parking availability, with location, signature menu, and seating capacity compared alongside. Data completeness and whether the listing was submitted by the operator were not factored into the ranking.
If you're looking for a place to drive to in the Myeongdong 2-ga and Myeongdong 10-gil area, your choice will depend on whether you want a grilled meat restaurant confirmed to have free parking, a Korean restaurant with paid parking in the cathedral's basement lot, or a dim sum restaurant where parking information has not yet been confirmed. Since street parking is difficult in most of the Myeongdong commercial district, it's safer to check in advance whether parking is free or paid, and whether the lot belongs to the restaurant itself or a nearby facility.
Things to check include how parking fees are charged, the maximum seating capacity, and whether advance reservations are possible if you need a private room or group seating.
Comparison Table
| Restaurant | Signature Menu/Price | Parking | Price | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Yunseul Charcoal Grill Myeongdong Branch Public information | Yunseul fresh sprout yukhoe bibimbap around ₩15,000, aged pork belly (150g) around ₩17,000 | Free | From ₩15,000 | - |
| 2Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch Submitted by operator · September 2026 | Gaon gomguksi ₩15,000, seasonal bibimbap ₩17,000, eobokjaengban (small) ₩80,000 | Paid (cathedral basement lot) · Room/group: up to 40 people · Seating/group: 120 people total | - | - |
| 3Dimdimsum Myeongdong Branch Public information | Har gow (4pcs) around ₩7,500, shrimp and pork siu mai (4pcs) around ₩7,000 | Paid | ₩10,000-20,000 | - |
Restaurant Descriptions
- Yunseul Charcoal Grill Myeongdong Branch
This grilled meat restaurant in Myeongdong has free parking as noted on Diningcode, and serves lunch-only yukhoe bibimbap (raw beef bibimbap) alongside aged pork belly dishes. It is also conveniently located about 3-4 minutes on foot from Myeongdong Station.
19-3 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (1st floor, 3-3 Myeongdong 2-ga), 3-4 minutes on foot from Myeongdong Station · Yunseul fresh sprout yukhoe bibimbap around ₩15,000, aged pork belly (150g) around ₩17,000 · Parking: Free · Signature price: from ₩15,000 · Reservations: Not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · Diningcode
- Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral BranchSubmitted by operator
Paid parking is available in the basement of Myeongdong Cathedral, and the restaurant can seat up to 120 people total across rooms for 8, 12, and 40 people. Visitor reviews show 22 responses noting the restaurant's spacious size and 15 responses noting it's good for group gatherings, confirming its use for group dining.
74 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, 1st floor of Myeongdong Cathedral, near Myeongdong Station (Line 4) · Gaon gomguksi ₩15,000, seasonal bibimbap ₩17,000, eobokjaengban (small) ₩80,000 · Parking: Paid (cathedral basement lot) · Room/group: up to 40 people · Seating/group: 120 people total
Source · Naver Place·Submitted by Yeogimeokja operator · cross-checked with public information
- Dimdimsum Myeongdong Branch
According to Diningcode, this dim sum and Chinese restaurant offers paid parking, and serves dim sum items such as har gow and siu mai starting around ₩7,000. Located on basement level 1 of Noon Square, its accessibility within the Myeongdong shopping district is confirmed.
14 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Basement Level 1, Noon Square (83-5 Myeongdong 2-ga), 297m from Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station · Har gow (4pcs) around ₩7,500, shrimp and pork siu mai (4pcs) around ₩7,000 · Parking: Paid · Signature price: ₩10,000-20,000 · Reservations: Not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · Diningcode
The order follows the comparison criteria noted in the title. Restaurants not marked as 'submitted by operator' are based on publicly available information, so please check each restaurant's official channels for accurate details.
What to check when choosing a restaurant with parking in Myeongdong
- Call ahead to check whether parking is free or paid, and if paid, the hourly rate
- Check whether the parking lot belongs to the restaurant itself or a nearby building/public lot
- Check the number of available parking spaces and whether there's an alternative if the lot is full
- If you need a private room or group seating, check the minimum number of people and reservation availability in advance
- If the restaurant has a break time, check that your visit time doesn't fall within it
- Check the last order time in advance, as it's often earlier than the closing time
- Check for waiting times during weekends or the lunch peak hours
Easy to Miss
- Street parking is nearly impossible in the Myeongdong commercial district, so there are few alternatives besides restaurant-arranged parking
- Even free parking may have a maximum time limit, with fees charged if exceeded
- Restaurants with a break time may have opening hours that differ from actual dining-available hours
- Last order time is often set earlier than the closing time
Summary
If you need free parking, consider Yunseul Charcoal Grill Myeongdong Branch; if paid parking with a private room is acceptable, consider Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch; for a dim sum-focused meal, consider Dimdimsum Myeongdong Branch; and for noodle dishes, consider Myeongdong Gyoja Hu.
Research Method
- Sorting Criteria
- Ranked solely by parking availability; data completeness or whether the listing was submitted by the operator was not factored into the order.
- Scope
- 3 restaurants (1 operator-submitted, 2 public information)
- Sources
- For restaurants based on public information, original source links are provided in the restaurant descriptions (2 restaurants).
- Handling of Unconfirmed Items
- Items not confirmed in public information were left as 'Not confirmed' rather than estimated.
- Reference Date
- This information was confirmed as of September 25, 2026. Business hours and prices may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Among restaurants with parking near Myeongdong, which ones offer free parking?
Yunseul Charcoal Grill Myeongdong Branch is confirmed to offer free parking according to Diningcode. Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch and Dimdimsum Myeongdong Branch offer paid parking in the cathedral's basement lot and Noon Square's basement lot, respectively. (Yeogimeokja, based on official and public information, 2026-09-25)
Can you recommend a Korean restaurant with group seating near Myeongdong Cathedral?
Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch has three private rooms for 8, 12, and 40 people, accommodating up to 120 people in total, and group reservations starting from a minimum of 5 people can be made by phone. (Yeogimeokja, based on official and public information, 2026-09-25)
What are the signature dishes at Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch in Myeongdong 2-ga?
The signature dish is gaon gomguksi (noodle soup made with Hanwoo beef bone broth) at ₩15,000, with gyejeol bibimbap (seasonal bibimbap) at ₩17,000 and eobokjaengban (small) at ₩80,000 also being popular choices. (Yeogimeokja, based on official and public information, 2026-09-25)
Is there a restaurant with parking near Myeongdong that's good for going with coworkers?
Yunseul Charcoal Grill Myeongdong Branch offers free parking along with aged meat dishes like pork belly and pork neck, making it suitable for company dinners, while Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch is used for company dinners thanks to its paid parking and private rooms. (Yeogimeokja, based on official and public information, 2026-09-25)
Can you recommend a Korean restaurant near Myeongdong Cathedral?
Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch is located on the first floor of Myeongdong Cathedral, so it can be used immediately without walking, and dishes like gaon gomguksi and deodeok bibimbap (bellflower root bibimbap) are highly rated in visitor reviews. (Yeogimeokja, based on official and public information, 2026-09-25)
Which Korean restaurant in Myeongdong is popular among foreign tourists?
Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch is located along the tourist route of Myeongdong Cathedral and also offers vegan menu options, confirming that it operates with tourist dining as a main target. (Yeogimeokja, based on official and public information, 2026-09-25)
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Yeogimeokja Editorial Team · Verification Method · Published
Data Source · The data in this article comes from operator submissions (primary, Gwangjangdong Gaon Myeongdong Cathedral Branch) and publicly available information (the rest, with source links noted). Unconfirmed items are marked as 'Not confirmed'.