A Guide to Choosing a Meal Based on Your Preferences in Mapo-gu, Seoul

The area around World Cup Road offers a variety of dining options that cater to different tastes. Whether you prefer something light like street food, something simple like ramen, or something hearty like tonkatsu, you can easily choose according to your dining purpose. It's a great choice for late-night cravings, quick bites near the market, or when you want to focus quietly on a single bowl. On days when your preferences are clear, I’ve selected places in Mapo that are convenient to stop by based on your route.

Seoul
Mapo-gu
World Cup Road
meal spots
street food
ramen
tonkatsu

블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
Cheolgil Tteokbokki Mangwon Market
04010 101, 1st Floor, 70, World Cup Road 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Cheolgil Tteokbokki Mangwon Market is a snack shop you encounter at the entrance of Mangwon Market, where you crave for late-night snacks. It's easy to find since it's located right at the entrance of Mangwon Market, making it convenient to stop by when you have a late-night craving for snacks. Open until 5 AM, you can visit without hesitation when those midnight cravings hit, and you can also order for delivery. The highlight here is the tteokbokki made with their homemade sauce. The sweet and spicy flavors keep you reaching for more, and the fried snacks are crispy as they are made fresh on-site. It's also fun to choose from sundae, hot dogs, and various fried options, making it great for sharing with friends.
블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
블로그
Ms. Oden Bar
04026 52, World Cup-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
"If you want to enjoy seafood snacks with a nostalgic vibe in Hapjeong, Ms. Oden Bar is the place to go." This small bar located between Hapjeong and Mangwon does not take reservations and only allows entry through on-site waiting. The bar tables and a few cozy tables create an intimate atmosphere, where you can immediately feel the bustling hand-made flavors as you enter. The steamed bullet squid, cockle spring greens wrap, and kimchi sujebi were particularly impressive. You can savor the squid with its rich innards, and the way the cockles are enjoyed with spring greens as wraps is quite unique. The kimchi sujebi is spicy and refreshing, making it a perfect finish. Basic side dishes like pickled radish and garlic stalk salad also enhance the taste, making it a great spot for those looking for simple yet flavorful snacks. It may not be extravagant, but it's a memorable place you'll recall after your visit.
네이버 리뷰
네이버 리뷰
네이버 리뷰
네이버 리뷰
네이버 리뷰
네이버 리뷰
네이버 리뷰
네이버 리뷰
Heeok
04014 74, World Cup Road 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 어쩌다가게 102호
Business Hours 11:00 ~ 20:00
Break Time 14:30 ~ 17:00
"The charm of ramen with fresh chicken broth, 'Heeok'" Located on World Cup Road in Mapo-gu, 'Heeok' is a cozy restaurant where you can experience the deep flavors of Japanese ramen. This place was opened by a chef from 'Menya Jun', and the main menu features shio ramen and shoyu ramen based on rich chicken broth. Watching the chef's handiwork in the open kitchen enhances the anticipation of your meal. Heeok's ramen is divided into basic and special menus, with the special menu featuring generous portions of chicken neck meat and chashu, intensifying the flavors. The broth has a low salt content, boasting a light yet deep taste, and adding pepper and red pepper brings out another layer of charm. The ajitama egg is cooked to a soft-boiled perfection, adding a nutty flavor, and various toppings served with fresh greens create a harmonious dish. In this small and cozy space, you can find joy in a bowl of carefully crafted ramen, making Heeok a highly recommended spot for true ramen enthusiasts.
블로그
네이버 리뷰
블로그
네이버 리뷰
네이버 리뷰
블로그
Choi Gang Geum Donkatsu
04025 31-30, World Cup-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
"Softness that comes before crispiness, Choi Gang Geum Donkatsu" Located near Hapjeong Station, Choi Gang Geum Donkatsu is a small shop in a semi-basement, yet it often attracts customers. With only bar tables, it's a great place to focus on your meal quietly, and the tables are pre-set with donkatsu sauce, perilla oil, and salt from the coastal region, making it convenient to enjoy your food. The pork loin and tenderloin are particularly popular, both noted for being tender and juicy without any off-flavors. The premium pork loin is praised for its perfect balance of fat and lean meat, while the tenderloin is frequently chosen for its moist and comfortable texture. While enjoying just the donkatsu is great, some customers also come for the dry curry. Before the meal, a warm peppermint tea is served, along with rice, radish miso soup, pickles, and even dessert. Since there's often a wait, it's a good idea to check the catch table in advance.