Myeonghwadang (Branch 1)
명화당 1호점
A gimbap and snack-food (bunsik) shop on the second floor of 30 Myeongdong 4-gil. DiningCode lists it daily 09:00–22:30; no second source for those hours was found. Myeonghwadang gimbap and tteokbokki are listed at 4,800 won each, pot noodles at 8,500 won and bibimbap at 9,500 won. It is an after-9am option, not an early one.
Last checked: 2026-09-30·Desk-researched — not yet verified on site
Reservation
None of the sources checked mention reservations. A visitor post describes a wait at weekend lunchtime.
Payment
Hours
Daily 09:00–22:30
Tips
- According to visitor posts, the shop is on the second floor up a steep staircase. Keep that in mind with heavy bags or companions who have trouble with stairs. This is a visitor report, not posted shop information. One Japanese guide gives the street number as 32, so check the location on a map app.
- DiningCode's menu lists gimbap and tteokbokki at 4,800 won each, matching a September 2026 visitor post; another 2026 post gives 4,500 won. Treat them as approximate.
- Hours were read only from DiningCode's seven-day table on 30 September 2026. With no second source, check a map app before going.
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