Seoul · Seongsu · Researched November 3, 2026
Shop along warehouse streets, have a bowl of soup, and rest in the forest
Seongsu is a neighborhood where cafes and large stores have moved into an area once filled with factories and warehouses. The shopping streets (near Seongsu Station) and Seoul Forest (near Seoul Forest Station and Ttukseom Station) connect on foot, but they are separate areas. First, decide whether to focus on shopping or the park.
Research method: This research-based guide draws on MICHELIN Guide and Korea Tourism Organization materials, place information from map services, news reports, and review platforms. It is not based on personal visits or tastings. Each card lists the source type and checked date for prices and opening hours. Place photographs are KOGL-licensed images provided by the Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI); the remaining images, including food and store illustrations, are AI-generated explanatory illustrations.
For clear broth, try Gyewol's dakgomtang (chicken soup with rice); for rich broth to share, gamjatang (pork backbone stew); for Western food, Seongsu Darak.
For clothes, head to MUSINSA MEGASTORE SEONGSU; for cosmetics, OLIVE YOUNG N Seongsu.
Visit Daelim Warehouse, a converted red-brick warehouse, or walk among the trees in Seoul Forest.
1. Arrival — Seongsu Station for shopping, Seoul Forest Station for the park
Seongsu Station (Line 2) is close to the stores and restaurants along Yeonmujang-gil and Seongsu-i-ro. Seoul Forest Station (Suin–Bundang Line) and Ttukseom Station (Line 2) are close to Seoul Forest and its surrounding streets. Choose your arrival station based on your first destination of the day.
Seongsu has multiple branches of the same brands. Enter the Korean business name, branch name, and address together in your map app.
Seongsu Station on Naver Map · Google Maps · Seoul Forest Station on Naver Map · Google Maps
All map links in this article are Naver Map and Google Maps search links. Individual place pins have not been verified, so compare the results with the address on each card. In Korea, Naver Map often provides more detailed directions.
2. Eat — choose by broth and group size
Choose at a glance
| What you want to eat | Where | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Clear dakgomtang | Gyewol | A light, warm meal alone (closes for an afternoon break) |
| Gamjatang (pork backbone stew) | Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang | Sharing with a group, or a single-serving meal when alone |
| Omurice (omelet rice) and pasta | Seongsu Darak | When you want something other than Korean food |
| Several food options in one place | MUSINSA MEGASTORE's 4th-floor Food Garden | Letting everyone choose their own meal while shopping |
These are representative options by food type, not a ranking. Gyewol is listed as a Bib Gourmand restaurant in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul (checked 2026-11-03).
Gyewol (계월)
According to the MICHELIN Guide, this is a casual restaurant specializing in dakgomtang. Chicken breast cooked at a low temperature is placed over warm rice and served with blanched young napa cabbage and clear broth with the fat skimmed off. Lunch also offers side dishes such as spicy dressed chicken and torch-seared dak suyuk (poached chicken).
- Menu
- Dakgomtang, side dishes, seasonal summer noodles
- Prices
- Current prices not confirmed. The MICHELIN Guide lists only its lowest price category (₩).
- Address
- 서울 성동구 성덕정3길 8
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–14:30, 17:00–20:30 (MICHELIN Guide, checked 2026-11-03)
- Payment
- Credit cards accepted (MICHELIN Guide)
The restaurant closes from 2:30 to 5 p.m. If you plan a late lunch, check that your timing works.
Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang (소문난성수감자탕)
Gamjatang is pork backbone, potatoes, and ugeoji (dried cabbage leaves) simmered in a spicy broth. Despite its name, it is not a vegetarian soup made only with potatoes. You can order gamjatang in a large pot to share, or a single-serving gamjaguk (pork backbone soup) meal.
- Prices
- Gamjaguk meal KRW 12,000 per 1 serving · Gamjatang (small) KRW 32,000
Reference prices from a third-party restaurant feature published around July 2025. These are not official prices; research in October 2026 also found a source listing the same menu item at KRW 37,000, so the price needs checking. - Address
- 서울 성동구 연무장길 45(KakaoMap, checked 2026-11-03). 별관은 연무장7길 4.
- Hours
- Needs checking. Feature articles and the business profile list 24-hour operation.
Extras such as bokkeumbap (fried rice), ramyeon (instant noodles), and sujebi (hand-torn dough pieces) cost extra. Ask which pot size suits your group when ordering.
Seongsu Darak (성수다락)
Korea Tourism Organization materials introduce this Western restaurant's signature dishes as omurice and pasta. It is a good option for a break from Korean meals during your trip.
- Prices
- Darak omurice KRW 17,000 · Darak rosé pasta KRW 19,000 per plate
Reference prices from third-party menu information researched on October 19, 2026. These are not official prices and have not been checked again since. - Address
- 서울 성동구 뚝섬로9길 20, 2층(KakaoMap, checked 2026-11-03)
- Hours
- Weekdays 11:30–21:15 · Weekends 11:00–21:15 (Korea Tourism Organization materials, checked 2026-10-19)
The rosé pasta is described as containing meat sauce, heavy cream, and cheese. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor, so also check whether stairs are required.
MUSINSA MEGASTORE SEONGSU 4th-Floor Food Garden (무신사 메가스토어 성수 4층 푸드가든)
This is the food and drink area on the 4th floor of MUSINSA MEGASTORE SEONGSU, introduced below under “Shop.” According to opening reports, several businesses serving coffee, pizza, tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), gimbap (seaweed rice rolls), and more share one floor, making it convenient when your group wants different foods.
- Address
- 서울 성동구 성수이로 62, 4층
- What to check
- The tenant lineup, opening hours, and prices could not be confirmed through official materials (based on April 2026 reports).
3. Shop — spend time at two large stores
Pop-up stores frequently open and close in Seongsu. Treat those you happen to pass as extras, and first choose one or two stores you definitely want to visit. This article has not checked whether any particular pop-up is currently open.
MUSINSA MEGASTORE SEONGSU (무신사 메가스토어 성수)
This large store was opened by Korean fashion platform MUSINSA on April 24, 2026. Reports describe approximately 2,000 pyeong of space spanning basement level 1 through the 4th floor, with MUSINSA Beauty's first physical store on the 2nd floor and the Food Garden on the 4th floor. It suits shoppers who want to compare clothes from several Korean brands in one building.
- Address
- 서울 성동구 성수이로 62(news reports and KakaoMap, checked 2026-11-03)
- What to check
- Opening hours could not be confirmed through official materials. MUSINSA has other stores nearby, so check that the sign says “MEGASTORE.”
OLIVE YOUNG N Seongsu (올리브영N 성수)
This large OLIVE YOUNG store opened in November 2024. According to opening reports, floors 1–3 are retail space, with areas for trying makeup and separate floors for skincare and wellness products.
- Address
- 서울 성동구 연무장7길 13(KakaoMap, checked 2026-11-03)
- Hours
- 10:00–22:00 (based on a source reproducing Korea Tourism Organization data, checked 2026-11-03). These hours were not checked directly on the official website.
- What to check
- Seongsu has several OLIVE YOUNG stores, including the Seongsu Station branch and Beauty Mansion Seongsu. Look for “N Seongsu” on the sign. The floor layout may have changed since opening.
Participation in instant tax refunds (paying the tax-deducted price at checkout) varies by store. Ask before paying and have your passport ready.
In Seongsu, “I'll just look in one store” usually holds only until you pass the first pop-up.
4. See and rest — one warehouse, one forest
Seongsu-dong Daelim Warehouse Gallery (성수동 대림창고 갤러리)
Korea Tourism Organization materials describe a space that preserves the red brick and steel columns of a former rice mill, operating as a cafe where you can also see exhibitions. It gives you a clear sense of why Seongsu is called a “warehouse neighborhood.”
- Address
- 서울 성동구 성수이로 78(KakaoMap, checked 2026-11-03)
- Hours
- 11:00–22:00 (tourism information, checked 2026-10-19)
- Prices
- Current drink and dessert prices not confirmed.
Exhibitions change frequently. Work and delivery vehicles use many of the surrounding streets, so check traffic before taking photos.
Seongsu-dong Daelim Warehouse Gallery on Naver Map · Google Maps
Seoul Forest (서울숲)
This large park lies southwest of Seongsu's shopping streets. It is a good place to rest tired legs or walk among the trees before or after shopping. The Seoul Metropolitan Government's park information states that the park's Insect Botanical Garden and Butterfly Garden close on Mondays, while the Ecological Forest has separate hours (checked 2026-10-19).
273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
5. Plan your day — three combinations
These suggest an order for visiting places. They are not routes measured on foot, so adjust them for the weather, opening hours, and your energy.
Shopping focus
Seongsu Station → OLIVE YOUNG N Seongsu → Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang or Seongsu Darak (lunch) → MUSINSA MEGASTORE SEONGSU → Daelim Warehouse
Park focus
Seoul Forest Station → Walk in Seoul Forest → Gyewol (lunch, before 2:30 p.m.) → One shopping stop
When your group has different tastes
MUSINSA MEGASTORE SEONGSU (shopping, then the 4th-floor Food Garden) → Daelim Warehouse → Seoul Forest if you still have energy
Gyewol closes between lunch and dinner, so schedule your soup around its hours and fit shopping and walking before or after to avoid a wasted trip.
6. Frequently asked questions and useful Korean phrases
Can I order if I am dining alone?
Gyewol's dakgomtang and Seongsu Darak's omurice and pasta are ordered as individual dishes. At the gamjatang restaurant, choose the 1-serving gamjaguk meal instead of a large pot.
Where can I check pop-up stores?
Some pop-ups open for only a few days. If there is one you want to visit, first check the hosting brand's official account for dates, reservations, and entry conditions.
How do I check vegetarian, halal, and allergy requirements?
Gamjatang contains pork, and dakgomtang contains chicken. Pasta sauces may contain meat and dairy. Ask about ingredients rather than judging by the dish's name or picture.
Korean phrases you can show staff
- 혼자 먹을 수 있는 메뉴가 있어요?Is there a dish for one person?
- 밥이 포함된 가격이에요?Is rice included in the price?
- 몇 명이 먹을 수 있는 크기예요?How many people is this size for?
- 카드 돼요?Can I pay by card?
- 돼지고기가 들어가요?Does this contain pork?
- 즉시환급 돼요?Do you offer instant tax refunds?
In Seongsu, a bowl of soup, one or two stores, and a place to rest are enough.
Enjoy any pop-ups you happen to pass as extras.
Image information: Place photographs were obtained from the Korea Tourism Organization's TourAPI, and each image lists its KOGL license type (Type 1 attribution / Type 3 attribution, no modification). Type 3 photographs are unaltered originals, without cropping or editing. The remaining images, including food and store illustrations, are AI-generated explanatory illustrations, not photographs of the actual restaurants or stores.
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