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Authentic K-Food: Price

[Seoul Dining Cost Guide: How Much for a Meal?]

by K-Navigator 2026. 4. 28.

1. Standard Meals

Menu Item Avg. Price (per person) Note
Ramyun 4,500 ~ 5,500 KRW Snack bar style (+1,000 for toppings)
Jajangmyeon 7,000 ~ 8,000 KRW 9,000+ KRW in Gangnam or Yeouido
Baekban (Set Meal) 9,000 ~ 12,000 KRW Standard price in business districts
Kalguksu 9,000 ~ 11,000 KRW Hand-cut noodle soup
Yukgaejang / Seolleongtang 11,000 ~ 14,000 KRW +3,000 KRW for "Large" size
Galbi-tang 15,000 ~ 20,000 KRW Prices vary by meat origin (Imported vs. Hanwoo)

2. K-BBQ (Grills)

  • Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly, 150~180g): 16,000 ~ 19,000 KRW (Approx. 35k~40k for 2 portions)
  • Hanwoo (Premium Korean Beef, 130~150g): 45,000 ~ 70,000 KRW (30k~45k at Butcher-style restaurants)
  • Unlimited Pork (All-you-can-eat): 18,500 ~ 21,000 KRW
  • Unlimited Beef (All-you-can-eat): 28,000 ~ 35,000 KRW

3. K-Chicken

  • Major Brands (Full Chicken): 18,000 ~ 23,000 KRW (+Extra for boneless or special seasonings)
  • Traditional Market / Budget Brands: 9,000 ~ 16,000 KRW
  • "Chi-Maek" Set (Chicken + 2 Draft Beers): 28,000 ~ 35,000 KRW

4. Traditional Markets (Gwangjang Market, etc.)

  • Mayak Gimbap: 3,000 ~ 5,000 KRW
  • Bindaetteok (Mung Bean Pancake): 5,000 ~ 10,000 KRW per piece
  • Market Bibimbap / Kalguksu: 6,000 ~ 8,000 KRW (at street stalls)
  • Yukhoe (Beef Tartare, 200g): 19,000 ~ 21,000 KRW

5. Beverages

  • Americano: 1,500 KRW (Budget/Take-out) ~ 5,000 KRW (Branded cafes/Dine-in)
  • Soju / Beer (at restaurants): 5,000 ~ 6,000 KRW

💡 Essential Tips for Travelers

  • No Tipping: Tax is already included in the menu price. No extra tips are expected.
  • Free Side Dishes (Banchan): Side dishes like Kimchi are free and refillable.
  • Free Water: Purified water is provided free of charge at most restaurants.
  • Minimum Order: For BBQ places, most restaurants require a minimum order of at least 2 portions for the first order.

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