Local Rank / Seoul / Hongdae

Restaurants in Hongdae, ranked by what Koreans pay

Local Rank is an independent guide that ranks restaurants in Korea by what Koreans actually spent there by card. This page covers restaurants in Hongdae (홍대), Seoul. University district with live music and late nights. As of 10 November 2026, the top 3 by last month's card spending are Naruto (나루토, Japanese, top 0.42% in Mapo-gu), Donsubaek (돈수백, Soups & stews, top 0.56% in Mapo-gu) and Rateurapangte Aoitori (라트라팡테 아오이토리, Home-style set meals, top 0.57% in Mapo-gu). The order comes from BC Card payment data published through eat.pl, so it shows where local cardholders really pay rather than reviews, star ratings or advertising. Big chains are left out. The % is a place's position among all places in Mapo-gu: top 1% means only 1 in 100 took in more. Each place links to its eat.pl page with the map, opening hours and busy times.

  1. Naruto (나루토): Japanese. Top 0.42% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  2. Donsubaek (돈수백): Soups & stews. Top 0.56% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  3. Rateurapangte Aoitori (라트라팡테 아오이토리): Home-style set meals. Top 0.57% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  4. Olbareun Sushi Hongdaejigyeong Branch (올바른스시 홍대직영점): Sushi. Top 0.63% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  5. Kamiya (카미야): Japanese. Top 0.84% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  6. Corner Pub Co. (코너펍(Corner Pub Co.)): Home-style set meals. Top 0.86% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  7. Jjamppongjijon Hongdae Branch (짬뽕지존 홍대점): Chinese. Top 1.08% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  8. Aembisyeon (앰비션): Korean BBQ. Top 1.28% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  9. Beteunamirang (베트남이랑): Asian. Top 1.28% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  10. Kacheueop Hongdae Branch (카츠업 홍대점): Tonkatsu. Top 1.3% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  11. Eosseomnedeu (어썸레드): Korean. Top 1.4% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  12. Allattore (알라또레): International. Top 1.42% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  13. Marijjang Hapjeongyeok Branch (마리짱 합정역점): Street snacks. Top 1.5% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  14. Chalseusutbul Gimbap (찰스숯불김밥): Korean BBQ. Top 1.64% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  15. Oretachi Curry Hongdae Branch (오레타치 카레 홍대점): Japanese. Top 1.67% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  16. Kongdujubaek Mangwonjeom (콩두주백 망원점): Korean. Top 1.87% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  17. Hongdae Jopok Tteokbokki Hongdae No. 2 Branch (홍대조폭떡볶이홍대2호점): Tteokbokki. Top 1.89% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  18. Sushi Ianaen Hongdaeipguyeok Branch (스시이안앤 홍대입구역점): Sushi. Top 1.9% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  19. Yukjeon Gukbap Seogyojeom (육전국밥 서교점): Soups & stews. Top 1.96% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  20. Myeongpumjanchiguksujip (명품잔치국수집): Noodles & dumplings. Top 1.99% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  21. Kongbul Hongdae Branch (콩불홍대점): Korean BBQ. Top 2% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  22. Bunsigine (분식이네): Street snacks. Top 2.26% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  23. Paseutariko (파스타리코): Italian. Top 2.44% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  24. Udongkaden (우동카덴): Noodles & dumplings. Top 2.49% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  25. Seolbing Hongdaeipguyeok Branch (설빙홍대입구역점): 아이스크림/요거트/빙수. Top 2.56% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  26. Yukjeon Gukbap Hongdae Branch (육전국밥 홍대점): Soups & stews. Top 2.8% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  27. Senteureolsaiteu Hapjeong Branch (센트럴사이트 합정점): International. Top 2.85% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  28. Boseung Hoegwan Hapjeong Branch (보승회관 합정점): Home-style set meals. Top 2.87% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  29. Burger Ri (버거리): Pizza. Top 3.06% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.
  30. Bapjul Hapjeongyeok Branch (밥줄 합정역점): Gimbap. Top 3.09% of places in Mapo-gu by card spending.

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How this ranking works

Koreans pay for most meals by card. Local Rank takes the card payment ranking that BC Card publishes through eat.pl and lists restaurants by how much was spent there last month. Nobody can pay to appear, and reviews play no part.

Big chains, cafés and bars are left out of the restaurant lists. Cafés and pubs have lists of their own.

Each place links to its page on eat.pl, which shows the map, opening hours and busy times. That page is in Korean; Chrome and Safari can translate it.

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Questions people ask

Which restaurants in Hongdae, Seoul do Koreans spend the most at?

By card spending last month, the top 3 restaurants in Hongdae, Seoul are Naruto (나루토, Japanese), Donsubaek (돈수백, Soups & stews) and Rateurapangte Aoitori (라트라팡테 아오이토리, Home-style set meals). Local Rank lists 30 in order on this page.

How is Local Rank different from review sites?

Local Rank uses what people paid, not what they wrote. The order comes from BC Card payment data published through eat.pl: the more Koreans spent at a place last month, the higher it sits. There are no star ratings, no reviews and no ads.

Can a restaurant pay to rank higher on Local Rank?

No. Local Rank takes no money from restaurants and has no sponsored spots.