What's the best brunch in Seoul?

Local favourites include Gwangjang Market and the all-day kitchen at Jungsik. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in Seoul?

The marquee spots fill up by 11am on Saturdays and Sundays — book ahead, or arrive before 10 for a walk-in seat at a counter.

We flag every venue that runs a bottomless mimosa or cocktail menu inside the brunch shortlist.

Brunch · Seoul

Where to brunch in Seoul — neighbourhood cafés, all-day breakfast counters and weekend institutions.

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Gwangjang Market
Food & Drink
Jongno
Bindaetteok mung bean pancakes and live octopus — Netflix-famous.

Jungsik
$$$$
Modern Korean · Gangnam
Two-Michelin-star tasting menu — bibimbap rethought as fine dining.
Mingles
$$$$
Contemporary Korean · Cheongdam
Three-star tasting from chef Mingoo Kang.
Tosokchon
$$
Samgyetang · Jongno
Ginseng chicken soup the presidents eat — go before noon.
Myeongdong Kyoja
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Noodles · Myeongdong
Kalguksu hand-cut noodles in chicken broth — four-item menu only.

Local favourites include Gwangjang Market and the all-day kitchen at Jungsik. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.