Ratings
Review split — 5,325 on Korean platforms, 450 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.4 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Damtaek serves a chicken-based clear shio ramen — plus a yuzu variant — out of a small Seogyo-dong storefront, and has since earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand listing. Ddoganjip featured it in a Hapjeong 'Korea vs. Japan' ramen face-off; waits since have run up to 90 minutes.
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Shio ramen ~9,500 won; yuzu shio ramen ~10,500 won (2026)
Mon–Sat 11:30–21:00, break 15:00–17:00 (per blog posts).
Expect lines
Reviewers report waits up to ~90 minutes (1:00pm sign-up, 2:24pm seated in one account); Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition has intensified demand.
Seogyo-dong, Mapo
마포구 동교로12안길 51, 코람데오빌리지 1층 101호 (서교동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Ddogan-jip (Pungja)✓ — 풍자+방시혁 더블체크 된 합정 찐맛집 찾았습니다.. (feat. 시혁님.. 맛집리스트 공유해주세요..) | 또간집 EP.37 2023-10-06
Good to know
What is Damtaek?
Damtaek is a Korean noodle restaurant in Seogyo-dong, Seoul, operating since 2024. The dish to order is Shio ramen (시오라멘) — clear chicken-broth ramen. It is recognized by MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (2026).
Do I need a reservation at Damtaek?
No — Damtaek is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Damtaek?
At Damtaek: Reviewers report waits up to ~90 minutes (1:00pm sign-up, 2:24pm seated in one account); Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition has intensified demand.
How much does Damtaek cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Damtaek. Shio ramen ~9,500 won; yuzu shio ramen ~10,500 won (2026)
Can I order at Damtaek without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Damtaek keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
Nearby:
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🚶 3minMokpo Sikdang 목포식당
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🚶 4minCheoni Ogyeopsal 천이오겹살
Frozen Samgyeopsal & Ogyeopsal
🚶 5minMandu-ran 만두란
Mandu (Korean dumplings)
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★ 4.4Simibe 시미베
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★ 4.4Sushi Seojeong 스시서정
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