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Comparing 5 lunch spots worth visiting in Jongno for office workers
Updated · Sorted by representative per-person price · Research method
Summary
Comparison based on per-person price range. The ₩4,000 range includes Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap and Ri Gimbap, while the ₩9,900 set meals include Seoul Hoegwan, Gyodong Jeonseonsaeng, and Omokjip
Selection criteria · Sorted primarily by representative per-person price, comparing location (walking distance from station) and signature menu items together. Data completeness and whether submitted by the operator were not factored into the order.
For office workers looking to grab lunch near Jonggak Station, in the Jongno 2-ga and Gongpyeong-dong area, the choice depends on budget. For a light meal around ₩4,000, gimbap specialty shops work well; for a hearty set meal around ₩9,900, Korean food restaurants or grilled meat lunch specials are a good fit.
When choosing, it's also worth checking last order times, whether there's a break time, and whether solo dining is possible.
Comparison table
| Restaurant | Signature menu/price | Price | Closing | Takeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch Operator submitted · 2026.09 | 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap ₩4,000 · soup tteokbokki ₩7,000 · jjolmyeon (chewy cold noodles) ₩7,000 | From ₩4,000 · Seating/group: 60 people | 19:00 (weekday last order) | Available |
| 2Ri Gimbap Centropolis Branch Public information | Ri gimbap ₩4,200 · tuna gimbap ₩5,500 · soup tteokbokki ₩6,900 | From ₩4,200 · Seating/group: not confirmed | - | - |
| 3Omokjip Public information | Lunch special galbi gomtang ₩9,000 · makguksu ₩8,000 · mandu (dumplings) ₩6,000 | From ₩8,000 · Seating/group: not confirmed | - | - |
| 4Seoul Hoegwan Jjokgalbi Public information | Jeyuk jeongsik ₩9,900 · kimchi jjigae jeongsik ₩9,900 · grilled mackerel set meal about ₩10,900 | From ₩9,900 · Seating/group: not confirmed | - | - |
| 5Gyodong Jeonseonsaeng Jongno-gu Office Branch Public information | Kimchi jjigae + 5 kinds of jeon + rice ₩10,000 · doenjang jjigae + 5 kinds of jeon + rice ₩10,000 | From ₩10,000 · Seating/group: not confirmed | - | - |
Restaurant descriptions
- Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct BranchOperator submitted
At ₩4,000 for 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap (mini gimbap), this forms one of the lower price ranges for lunch near Jonggak Station. Based on 2,583 visitor reviews on Naver with a rating of 4.35, 63% are repeat visitors and 80% are receipt-verified, with frequent mentions of solo dining and takeout.
72-2 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, between Exits 10-12 of Jonggak Station Line 1 (across from YMCA) · 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap ₩4,000 · soup tteokbokki ₩7,000 · jjolmyeon ₩7,000 · Representative price: from ₩4,000 · Seating/group: 60 people · Closing: 19:00 (weekday last order) · Takeout: available
Source · Naver Place·Yeogimeokja operator-submitted · cross-checked with public information
- Ri Gimbap Centropolis Branch
With gimbap menu items such as Ri gimbap at ₩4,200 and vegetable gimbap at ₩4,200, this forms a price range similar to Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap, making it an alternative. Side menu prices such as soup tteokbokki and rabokki range from ₩6,900 to ₩9,500.
8A, 1F Centropolis, 26 Ujeongguk-ro, Gongpyeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, near Jonggak Station · Ri gimbap ₩4,200 · tuna gimbap ₩5,500 · soup tteokbokki ₩6,900 · Representative price: from ₩4,200 · Seating/group: not confirmed · Closing: not confirmed · Takeout: not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · Diningcode
- Omokjip
The lunch special galbi gomtang (short rib bone soup) is ₩9,000, making it an option for those wanting a set meal under ₩10,000 per person. Single dishes such as makguksu (buckwheat noodles) at ₩8,000 and mandu-guk (dumpling soup) at ₩8,000 are also priced under ₩10,000.
2F, 98 Sambong-ro (Gongpyeong-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul, walking distance from Exit 2 of Jonggak Station · Lunch special galbi gomtang ₩9,000 · makguksu ₩8,000 · mandu ₩6,000 · Representative price: from ₩8,000 · Seating/group: not confirmed · Closing: not confirmed · Takeout: not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · Diningcode
- Seoul Hoegwan Jjokgalbi
The lunch special jeyuk jeongsik (spicy stir-fried pork set meal) and kimchi jjigae jeongsik (kimchi stew set meal) are each ₩9,900, matching demand for set meals around ₩10,000. It operates weekdays 11:00-22:00 with a break time of 14:00-15:00, so visitors need to adjust their visit accordingly.
1F, 98 Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, about 153m walk from Exit 2 of Jonggak Station · Jeyuk jeongsik ₩9,900 · kimchi jjigae jeongsik ₩9,900 · grilled mackerel set meal about ₩10,900 · Representative price: from ₩9,900 · Seating/group: not confirmed · Closing: not confirmed · Takeout: not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · Diningcode
- Gyodong Jeonseonsaeng Jongno-gu Office Branch
The lunch set combining stew and 5 kinds of jeon (Korean pancakes) is priced at ₩10,000, the highest per-person price range among the five restaurants. It operates daily from 10:00 to 23:55, offering a wide window for use through the evening.
62 Sambong-ro (Cheongjin-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Jonggak Station · Kimchi jjigae + 5 kinds of jeon + rice ₩10,000 · doenjang jjigae + 5 kinds of jeon + rice ₩10,000 · Representative price: from ₩10,000 · Seating/group: not confirmed · Closing: not confirmed · Takeout: not confirmed
Based on public information · Source · Diningcode
The order follows the comparison criteria stated in the title. For restaurants not marked as 'operator submitted,' the information has been taken from publicly available sources online, so please check each restaurant's official channels for accurate details.
What to check when choosing a lunch spot for office workers near Jonggak Station
- Check by phone or Naver Place whether the last order time is earlier than the closing time
- Check whether the lunch set/special menu is only available during certain hours
- Check whether there is a break time and what hours it covers before visiting
- Check whether the seating arrangement suits solo dining, such as counter seats or single-person tables
- If you need takeout or bulk orders, check whether advance ordering is possible
- Check whether parking is available, and also consider accessibility by public transportation
- Business hours may vary by day of the week, so check separately whether it operates on Saturdays and holidays
Easy to overlook
- Some restaurants have a last order time more than an hour earlier than the closing time, so orders may be limited if visiting right before closing
- Restaurants with a lunch break time may not accept visitors between around 2pm and 3pm
- Business may end earlier than the stated closing time if ingredients run out
- On public holidays, reduced hours different from weekdays may apply
Summary
For a light ₩4,000-range meal, solo dining, or takeout, choose Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch; for gimbap at a similar price, choose Ri Gimbap Centropolis Branch; for a set meal under ₩10,000, choose Omokjip; for a ₩9,900-range lunch special, choose Seoul Hoegwan Jjokgalbi; and for a stew plus jeon combination, choose Gyodong Jeonseonsaeng Jongno-gu Office Branch.
Research method
- Sorting criteria
- Sorted solely by representative per-person price; data completeness and whether submitted by the operator were not factored into the order.
- Scope
- 5 locations (1 operator-submitted · 4 public information)
- Sources
- For restaurants with public information, original source links are provided in each restaurant description (4 locations).
- Handling of unconfirmed items
- Items not confirmed through public information are left marked as 'Not confirmed' rather than estimated.
- Reference date
- Information confirmed as of September 7, 2026. Business hours and prices may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find an affordable lunch around ₩4,000 near Jonggak Station for office workers?
Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch offers 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap for ₩4,000, and Ri Gimbap Centropolis Branch also offers Ri gimbap and vegetable gimbap at ₩4,200, making both ₩4,000-range lunch options near Jonggak Station. (Yeogimeokja · based on official and public information · 2026-09-07)
Which restaurants near Jonggak Station sell lunch set meals under ₩10,000?
Seoul Hoegwan Jjokgalbi's jeyuk jeongsik and kimchi jjigae jeongsik are each ₩9,900, and Omokjip's lunch special galbi gomtang is ₩9,000, making these set meal options under ₩10,000. (Yeogimeokja · based on official and public information · 2026-09-07)
Which bunsik (Korean snack food) restaurant near Jonggak Station is good for solo dining?
At Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch, 32 visitor reviews mentioned it being good for solo dining, and the ₩4,000 unit for 5 rolls of kkoma gimbap makes single-person orders easy. (Yeogimeokja · based on official and public information · 2026-09-07)
Is there a gimbap restaurant near Jonggak Station that takes group orders for office lunches?
Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch offers bulk takeout orders in units of 10 rolls of kkoma gimbap for ₩8,000, and the restaurant can seat up to 60 people. (Yeogimeokja · based on official and public information · 2026-09-07)
Which lunch restaurant near Cheongjin-dong and Gongpyeong-dong in Jongno serves jeon or stew?
Gyodong Jeonseonsaeng Jongno-gu Office Branch offers a set meal of kimchi jjigae or doenjang jjigae with 5 kinds of jeon for ₩10,000 each, located about a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Jonggak Station. (Yeogimeokja · based on official and public information · 2026-09-07)
Is there a restaurant near Jonggak Station that operates without a lunch break time?
Gyodong Jeonseonsaeng Jongno-gu Office Branch operates daily from 10:00 to 23:55 with no mention of a separate break time, while Seoul Hoegwan Jjokgalbi has a break time from 14:00 to 15:00 on weekdays (11:00-22:00). (Yeogimeokja · based on official and public information · 2026-09-07)
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Yeogimeokja Editorial team · Verification method · Published
Data source · The data source for this article: operator-submitted (primary, Seonbi Kkoma Gimbap Jonggak Direct Branch) + public information (the rest, with source links indicated). Unconfirmed items are marked as 'Not confirmed.'