So’s guide to Mangwon
Food scene
A local favorite, evidenced by the long lines at lunchtime almost every day. But not to worry -- the food comes out really quickly and deliciously!
Huge donkatsu meal for 8,000₩ and udon (you can adjust the spiciness level) for 6,000₩.
9 locals recommend
망원동 즉석우동
385-26 Mangwon 1(il)-dongA local favorite, evidenced by the long lines at lunchtime almost every day. But not to worry -- the food comes out really quickly and deliciously!
Huge donkatsu meal for 8,000₩ and udon (you can adjust the spiciness level) for 6,000₩.
Cozy, atmospheric, women-owned bar with really cool cocktails and wine options.
포인트 프레드릭 Point Frederick
12 Donggyo-ro 12-gilCozy, atmospheric, women-owned bar with really cool cocktails and wine options.
Beautiful cafe with a variety of pastry options and lots of seating downstairs.
I highly recommend the tiramisu -- both the regular or cherry one are great.
빌리프커피로스터스
384-3 Seogyo-dongBeautiful cafe with a variety of pastry options and lots of seating downstairs.
I highly recommend the tiramisu -- both the regular or cherry one are great.
홍두깨손칼국수
414-26 Mangwon 1(il)-dongA huge bowl of hot noodle soup for 3,500₩?! Yes.
Go with a friend and try their famous 육전 (thinly sliced beef dipped in egg batter and fried), which is what I get every time I go there.
Neorang Narang Hof
61 Woldeukeom-roGo with a friend and try their famous 육전 (thinly sliced beef dipped in egg batter and fried), which is what I get every time I go there.
색;다른한잔(UniQorn Craft Beer & Wine)
35 Dongmak-ro 2-gilQueer-owned bar with lots of vegan/organic and non-vegan options!
문학살롱 초고
30 Dongmak-ro 2-gilQuiet bar with book-inspired cocktails! You can buy books there, too.
You can, of course, get fried chicken delivered to the apartment, but you can walk to this place in 10 minutes for takeout. I get the half 양념, half 후라이드.
청년치킨 서교점
You can, of course, get fried chicken delivered to the apartment, but you can walk to this place in 10 minutes for takeout. I get the half 양념, half 후라이드.
U-Ilag
411-21번지 Mangwon-dongIf you're in the market, stop here for makgeolli and jeon. They have tons of flavors to try!
Sightseeing
If you like walking, cycling, or simply taking in the view of the river, this is a must. There are also convenience stores where you can make ramen and/or grab a beer.
40 locals recommend
Mangwon Hangang Park
467 Maponaru-gilIf you like walking, cycling, or simply taking in the view of the river, this is a must. There are also convenience stores where you can make ramen and/or grab a beer.