Family-friendly restaurants in Seoul where kids are welcome
Start with dumplings and noodles. Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok serves cold noodles and dumplings for about 10,000 to 20,000 won per person, and it has a high chair.
Eating out with children in Seoul is easy once you pick the right kind of place. Noodle and dumpling houses are quick, galbi restaurants let kids eat from the grill, and a few larger rooms have private space for a stroller or a tired toddler. Every restaurant below has kids confirmed as welcome in our data.
Before you go
- High chairs: our data confirms one at Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok, Kkangtong Mandu, Im Byeongju Sandong Kalguksu, Songchu Gamagol, Singeumho, Schedule Seongsu, Four Season Kitchen and Oasis. La Seine, the hotel buffet, has none and has a kids' corner instead.
- Timing: Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok closes at 20:00, Oasis (Hannam) closes at 18:00 on most days, and Schedule Seongsu stays open until midnight. La Seine opens at 07:00 on weekdays and 06:30 on weekends.
- Booking: Kkangtong Mandu and La Seine are hard to get into, so plan around them. Songchu Gamagol, Singeumho, Schedule Seongsu, Four Season Kitchen and Oasis tend to fill within the week, so book a few days ahead.
- Heat: kimchi and many stews are spicy. For a gentler meal, point at the dumpling soup at Jaha Son Mandu or the mul-naengmyeon at Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok.
- Grills: at barbecue restaurants staff or the table grill is hot. Seat small children away from the brazier.
Ten family-friendly restaurants in Seoul
In no particular order; none of them paid to be here. Prices and hours are from our data as of 2026-10-06.
Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok (Main) 명동함흥면옥 본점
A cold noodle restaurant on a lane behind Myeongdong Cathedral, open since the late 1970s over two floors. Hoe-naengmyeon comes with raw fish on top, while the mul-naengmyeon is milder and the hand-made dumplings suit small eaters. Most meals cost 10,000 to 20,000 won per person.
What to order: Mul-naengmyeon, Sonmandu (hand dumplings)
Good to know: Walk-ins are usually fine. Peak lunch is cramped, so go before noon. Use the subway, as there is no parking.
- Price
- ₩10,000–₩20,000 per person
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11 am–8 pm · Sun 11 am–8 pm (Sat: not listed)
- Booking
- Takes reservations · Walk-ins welcome
Kkangtong Mandu 깡통만두
A handmade dumpling house in a converted home beside Anguk Station, open since 1988. The dumplings are mild and North-Korean in style, and there are knife-cut noodles, a dumpling hot pot and mung-bean pancakes. A high chair and a private room are both confirmed.
What to order: Kal-mandu (knife-cut noodle soup with dumplings), Mandu jeongol (dumpling hot pot)
Good to know: The waiting list runs through CatchTable and tables are hard to get. Join early. Closed days are not confirmed for Monday and Sunday.
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9 pm (Mon, Sat, Sun: not listed)
- Booking
- Reservation needed · CatchTable
Im Byeongju Sandong Kalguksu 임병주산동칼국수
A noodle house that has served Yangjae since 1988 and now fills its own four-story building. Hand-cut kalguksu in a clear clam broth is the main bowl, backed by big Pyeongyang-style dumplings and garlicky kimchi made fresh each morning. The halls are loud and quick, which suits restless kids. A high chair, a private room and parking are all confirmed.
What to order: Sandong kalguksu, Pyeongyang wang mandu
Good to know: Walk-ins are usually fine, and the restaurant also takes reservations.
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 11 am–9 pm (Mon, Sat, Sun: not listed)
- Booking
- Takes reservations · Walk-ins welcome
Jaha Son Mandu 자하손만두
A dumpling specialist in a converted hanok in Buam-dong, serving a mild, MSG-free dumpling soup since 1993. It suits families who want gentle flavors. Dining spreads over several floors reached by stone steps, with no elevator.
What to order: Mandu-guk, Tteok-mandu-guk
Good to know: Leave the stroller outside, as it is stairs all the way. Mandu-guk is about 20,000 won.
- Price
- About ₩20,000 per person
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 11 am–9 pm (Mon: not listed)
- Booking
- Takes reservations
Songchu Gamagol In Urban (Jamsil) 송추가마골 인어반 잠실점
A modern branch of a marinated-rib barbecue chain that began in Mapo in 1981. Waiters cook the soy-garlic beef short ribs at your table, and rib soup is a reliable second choice. Private rooms have sliding doors, which helps with a toddler who will not sit still.
What to order: Marinated beef short rib (송추갈비), Beef rib soup (갈비탕)
Good to know: Parking in the Tower 730 lot is free with validation when you dine here. Lotte World is in the same Jamsil area.
- Hours
- Daily 11:15 am–9:45 pm
- Booking
- Takes reservations · Naver booking
Singeumho Charcoal Galbi (Main) 신금호숯불갈비 본점
A neighborhood charcoal pork galbi restaurant on the second floor of a building near Singeumho Station, run since 1997 across two generations. It feels like a local dinner, with a high chair confirmed.
What to order: Pork galbi (돼지갈비), Steamed egg (계란찜)
Good to know: The nearest lot is at Geumho Elementary School, a few minutes on foot. Tell staff you parked there for a free drink per table.
- Hours
- Daily 11:30 am–10 pm
- Booking
- Naver booking
Schedule Seongsu 스케줄 성수
A large European-styled Italian restaurant in Seongsu, built around an indoor fountain and connected directly to Seongsu Station exit 4. Wood-fired pizza and a cream kimchi fried rice make an easy order for kids. High chairs and a private room are confirmed, and it is open until midnight.
What to order: Wood-fired pizza, Cream kimchi fried rice
Good to know: Reservations are on CatchTable. A few days ahead is the safe window.
- Hours
- Daily 11 am–midnight
- Booking
- Takes reservations · Naver booking · CatchTable
Four Season Kitchen (Yangjaecheon) 포시즌키친 양재천점
Handmade gnocchi is the main draw here, including a truffle cream version. The pizza arrives with its pastry crust served separately, so children can add the topping themselves. The room is white and wood, with a terrace and a private room.
What to order: Truffle cream gnocchi (트러플 크림 뇨끼), Pastry-crust eating pizza (루꼴라 마르게리타 피자)
Good to know: No reliable dedicated lot, so come by subway or taxi.
- Hours
- Daily 10:30 am–10 pm
- Booking
- Takes reservations · Naver booking
Oasis (Hannam) 오아시스 한남점
A brunch cafe set in a converted house, with a terrace upstairs. Eggs benedict and banana French toast lead the menu. The doors open at 09:00, which suits jet-lagged mornings.
What to order: Eggs Benedict, Grilled Banana French Toast
Good to know: Street parking is scarce, so use the paid valet (about 4,000 won for the first 90 minutes).
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 9 am–6 pm · Thu–Fri 9 am–7 pm · Sun 9 am–6 pm (Sat: not listed)
La Seine (Lotte Hotel World) 롯데호텔 월드 라세느
A hotel buffet in Jamsil with roughly eight live-cooking stations, where the cooks prepare noodles to order and lamb chops, lobster and king crab are on offer. The room has been renovated and feels brighter. There is a kids' corner and private rooms, but there is no high chair here.
What to order: Lamb chops (양갈비), Made-to-order noodles
Good to know: Tables are hard to get, so book well ahead. Dining guests get 4 hours of free self-parking in designated zones.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 am–9 pm · Fri 7 am–9:30 pm · Sat–Sun 6:30 am–9:30 pm
- Booking
- Reservation needed · Naver booking
Mild dishes to point at
Korean menus can look spicy, but some dishes are not. Jaha Son Mandu and Kkangtong Mandu serve mild dumplings, and the mul-naengmyeon at Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok is milder than the raw fish version. Kalguksu at Im Byeongju Sandong Kalguksu comes in a clear clam broth. Ask before you order the red, bubbling stews.
At a glance
| Place | Area | Kids OK | Kids OK checked | Price per person | Listed hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok (Main) | Jung | Yes | 2026-08-08 | ₩10,000 to ₩20,000 | Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat holiday listing (2026-10-03), Sun 11:00-20:00 |
| Kkangtong Mandu | Jongno | Yes | 2026-07-14 | Not listed | Mon not confirmed, Tue-Fri 11:30-21:00, Sat holiday listing (2026-10-03), Sun not confirmed |
| Im Byeongju Sandong Kalguksu | Seocho | Yes | 2026-08-05 | Not listed | Mon not confirmed, Tue-Fri 11:00-21:00, Sat holiday listing (2026-10-03), Sun not confirmed |
| Jaha Son Mandu | Jongno | Yes | 2026-03-04 | ₩20,000 | Mon not confirmed, Tue-Sun 11:00-21:00 |
| Songchu Gamagol In Urban (Jamsil) | Songpa | Yes | 2025-12-01 | Not listed | Every day 11:15-21:45 |
| Singeumho Charcoal Galbi (Main) | Seongdong | Yes | 2026-07-28 | Not listed | Every day 11:30-22:00 |
| Schedule Seongsu | Seongdong | Yes | 2026-08-20 | Not listed | Every day 11:00-24:00 |
| Four Season Kitchen (Yangjaecheon) | Seocho | Yes | 2026-07-10 | Not listed | Every day 10:30-22:00 |
| Oasis (Hannam) | Yongsan | Yes | 2026-09-07 | Not listed | Mon-Wed 09:00-18:00, Thu-Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat holiday listing (2026-10-03), Sun 09:00-18:00 |
| La Seine (Lotte Hotel World) | Songpa | Yes | 2026-08-08 | Not listed | Mon-Thu 07:00-21:00, Fri 07:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 06:30-21:30 |
From SeoulSearch place data as of 2026-10-06. "Not listed" and "Not confirmed" mean we have no measured value, not that the answer is no.
Also see: Japanese restaurants in Seoul: sushi, ramen and katsu.
How we picked these
Every place here is one where our data confirms kids are welcome, and we checked that fact on the date shown in the table. We leaned toward rooms with a high chair, a private room or an easy dish on the menu.
Questions
Do Seoul restaurants have high chairs?
Our data confirms high chairs at eight of the places above, including Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok, Kkangtong Mandu and Schedule Seongsu. La Seine has none and has a kids' corner instead.
Where can a family eat early or late?
La Seine opens at 07:00 on weekdays and 06:30 on weekends, and Oasis (Hannam) opens at 09:00. Schedule Seongsu is open until midnight every day.
What should kids order if they dislike spicy food?
Try the dumpling soup at Jaha Son Mandu, which is mild and MSG-free, or the mild dumplings at Kkangtong Mandu. The mul-naengmyeon at Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok is milder than the raw fish version.
Sources
- SeoulSearch place data (as of 2026-10-06)