Itaewon & Hannam food guide
Itaewon and Hannam are Seoul's most international dining district, with 55 traveler-tested restaurants in our dataset of 451 curated spots. That means 11 Korean BBQ houses alongside the city's broadest mix of global kitchens (9 Western & bar spots, ramen, pizza and more).
What to eat here
- Korean BBQ, tourist-ready: institutions like Bongpiyang Yongsan serve pyeonyuk and grilled pork to a crowd used to foreign guests.
- Global comfort food: Bonny's Pizza Pub and a row of Western bars make this the easiest district for a "break day" from Korean food.
- Hannam's quieter side: south of the main strip, Hannam-dong runs calmer: Doori for Korean, Japanese ramen at Yasunoya.
Each listing shows the address, weekly closing days (we check them for you), and what travelers reported: English menu, solo dining, card payment. Itaewon predictably has the dataset's friendliest English-menu odds.
Getting there and around
Itaewon Station (Line 6); Hannam is one stop or a downhill walk. Google Maps routes transit only in Korea, so use Naver or Kakao Map for walking. The app links all three per spot.
FAQ
Is Itaewon good for first-time visitors nervous about the language?
Yes. English menus and English-speaking staff turn up here more than anywhere else, which makes it a good first dinner before venturing into Euljiro alleys.
Is Itaewon still lively on weeknights?
The main strip runs nightly; Hannam's restaurant row is steadier and calmer, better for dinner conversation than bar-hopping.
Halal or vegetarian options?
Itaewon has Seoul's densest halal cluster near the mosque, and the app's taste survey can filter avoid-lists (no pork, vegetarian) when building your board.