Ratings
Review split — 5,651 on Korean platforms, 137 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 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A takeout-only gimbap counter near Nakseongdae Station known for oversized rolls stuffed with filling — the bap-doduk ("rice thief") and salad gimbap are the best-sellers, and with no seating, orders go through a phone pre-booking system to beat weekend waits that can run 1-2 hours. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
All rolls 4,300~6,300 won (2025-2026); price rose ~600 won per roll in April 2025.
Tue-Sun 08:00-14:00, closed Mondays
Expect lines
Weekday mornings are usually walk-in fine, but weekday lunch and especially weekends need a phone reservation — without one, expect a 1-2 hour wait or popular rolls (salad gimbap) selling out.
Reservation
Takeout only, no dine-in seating — order ahead by phone (10-minute pickup slots); weekends require a call-in reservation to avoid a 1-2 hour wait or sold-out rolls.
Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak
관악구 봉천로 605, 1층 102호 (봉천동) — 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.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 분위기 죽이는 야장!? 살다살다 이런 뜬금없는 곳의 맛집은 처음! 산악인 풀코스 맛집 2022-05-10
Good to know
What is Owolui Gimbap?
Owolui Gimbap is a bunsik (Korean street-food) restaurant in Bongcheon-dong, Seoul, operating since 2016. The dish to order is Bap-doduk gimbap ("rice thief" gimbap, the signature loaded roll).
Do I need a reservation at Owolui Gimbap?
Yes — Owolui Gimbap is reservation-based. Takeout only, no dine-in seating — order ahead by phone (10-minute pickup slots); weekends require a call-in reservation to avoid a 1-2 hour wait or sold-out rolls.
How long is the wait at Owolui Gimbap?
At Owolui Gimbap: Weekday mornings are usually walk-in fine, but weekday lunch and especially weekends need a phone reservation — without one, expect a 1-2 hour wait or popular rolls (salad gimbap) selling out.
How much does Owolui Gimbap cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Owolui Gimbap. All rolls 4,300~6,300 won (2025-2026); price rose ~600 won per roll in April 2025.
Can I order at Owolui Gimbap without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Owolui Gimbap 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:
🚶 14minHaengundong Jogae 행운동조개
Grilled & Steamed Clams
🚶 15minKim Dachi 김다찌
Anju-kase (chef's bar-snack course)
🚶 15minCheongsongsan Ojingeo 청송산오징어
Squid Sashimi & Braised Squid
🚶 15minNongoeul 논고을
Korean BBQ
More gimbap (rice & seaweed rolls):
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