Gimpo is Seoul’s “other” airport: flights to Jeju and the rest of Korea, plus short hops to Tokyo Haneda, Osaka, Shanghai and Taipei. It’s much smaller than Incheon, and its food is quietly better than you’d expect, if you know which floor to go to. Everything below comes from the official Gimpo Airport directory, with opening hours checked on October 13, 2026.
Quick answer: In the domestic terminal, go up to the 4F food floor before security. Munbae-dong Yukkal serves spicy beef-soup noodles from a Seoul restaurant that says it’s been making them for 40 years. In the international terminal, eat on 4F before security (a Korean food court and a Korean restaurant) because there are only three food counters after security. Almost everything closes by 21:00.
Domestic Terminal: Where to Eat
Domestic flights (Jeju, Busan, Gwangju and more) use their own terminal. Most of the food is before security, on 1F, 2F and 4F, so eat first and then go through. Past security on 3F, the gate area has only snack counters.
4F: the best floor for a proper Korean meal
- Munbae-dong Yukkal (문배동 육칼) — 06:00–20:30. Its name is short for yukgaejang kalguksu: hand-cut noodles in spicy shredded-beef soup loaded with green onions. The original is in Munbae-dong, near Samgakji in Yongsan, Seoul, and the brand says it has been making the dish for 40 years. Also serves gomtang, naengmyeon and mandu.
- Danjeong (단정) — 06:00–19:30. Sotbap, rice cooked to order in a stone pot.
- Sodam Bansang (소담반상) — 06:00–20:30. Bibimbap and gukbap (soup with rice).
- Robot Gimbap (로봇김밥) — 06:00–20:30. Gimbap, bibimbap and ramyeon. Good to take away.
- Tienlu (티엔루) — 09:00–20:30. Korean-Chinese: jjajangmyeon, fried rice, tangsuyuk.
- Hongdae Gaemi (홍대개미) — 06:00–20:30. Rice bowls (deopbap).
- Also on 4F: Vietnamese pho and bun cha, Hoho Katsu (pork cutlet), and Lotteria (05:00–20:30).
Insider tip: Sotbap takes a while because each pot is cooked when you order, so leave time before boarding. When you’ve scooped out the rice, pour the hot tea or water from your table into the pot and let it sit. The crust on the bottom softens into sungnyung, a nutty rice drink Koreans finish the meal with.
1F and 2F: before security
- Play Bo 6 food court (1F) — 06:00–21:30. Sotbap, bibimbap, jjamppong, tonkatsu, gimbap.
- Geumpo Bansang (금포반상) (1F) — 06:00–21:00. Stone-pot rice and stews.
- Culinary Square (1F) — 06:30–21:30. A food hall with ramen, Thai, tteokbokki and Seoul-style hotteok (sweet filled pancakes).
- Welly & Cafeteria (2F, east and west) — 06:00–20:30. Haejangguk (hangover soup), dumpling soup, udon and ramyeon. Fast and simple.
- Lotteria (1F) — 04:30–23:30, the earliest and latest food in the domestic terminal.
3F: after security
Past security there are three Play Bo 6 counters (center, east and west, from 05:00 or 05:30 to 21:00) selling coffee, tteokbokki, noodles and pretzels. Fine for a snack, but don’t plan a meal here.
International Terminal: Where to Eat
| Where | What | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4F, before security | Daecheong Maru food court: seolleongtang, rice-cake dumpling soup, budae jjigae, spicy cold noodles | 07:00–19:30 |
| 4F, before security | Haneulchan (Korean restaurant): tofu kimchi jjigae set, seafood sundubu set, buckwheat crepes | 06:30–20:00 |
| 1F, before security | Mom’s Touch (Korean burger chain) | 06:00–21:00 |
| 3F, after security | Jeong Table: royal-court bibimbap, bulgogi and spicy pork rice bowls, pork cutlet | 06:00–20:30 |
| 3F, after security | Marijjang Express: mini gimbap, soupy tteokbokki, fish-cake soup, kimchi fried rice | 06:30–20:20 |
| 3F, after security | Osaka Kitchen: tempura udon, bulgogi bibimbap, karaage | 06:30–20:20 |
Insider tip: Mom’s Touch is a Korean chain best known for its chicken burgers, especially the Thigh Burger (싸이버거, ssai beogeo). It’s a quick last bite if you’re short on time.
Good to Know
- Gimpo shuts down at night. There are no flights late at night, and nearly every restaurant closes by 20:00–21:30. If you arrive late, the domestic terminal’s 1F Lotteria (to 23:30) is your best bet.
- Smoking: see our guide to smoking areas at Korean airports for Gimpo’s rooms.
- Flying from Incheon instead? See our Incheon Airport food guide and the list of 24-hour restaurants at Incheon.
Order like a local
육칼 하나 주세요.
Yukkal hana juseyo.
“One yukgaejang kalguksu, please.”
덜 맵게 해 주세요.
Deol maepge hae juseyo.
“Less spicy, please.”
얼마나 걸려요?
Eolmana geollyeoyo?
“How long will it take?” Ask before ordering sotbap if your boarding time is close.
For more lines, try our Korean phrase cards.
FAQ
Is there food after security at Gimpo Airport?
A little. In the domestic terminal, only snack counters (Play Bo 6) are past security on 3F. In the international terminal, there are three: Jeong Table, Marijjang Express and Osaka Kitchen, all on 3F. For a full meal, eat on 4F before security in either terminal.
What time do Gimpo Airport restaurants open and close?
Most open between 06:00 and 07:00 and close between 19:30 and 21:30. The domestic terminal’s 1F Lotteria runs the longest hours, 04:30–23:30.
Where can I get Korean food at Gimpo international terminal?
On 4F before security, the Daecheong Maru food court (seolleongtang, budae jjigae, naengmyeon) and Haneulchan, a Korean restaurant serving jjigae sets. After security, Jeong Table serves bibimbap and rice bowls.
More Travel Food Guides
- KTX and SRT train food guide
- Jeju Airport food guide
- Gimhae (Busan) Airport food guide
- Incheon Airport 24-hour food
Sources
- Gimpo International Airport (Korea Airports Corporation), official facility directory, domestic and international restaurants, checked October 13, 2026: airport.co.kr
- Munbae-dong Yukkal, official Instagram profile: @munbaedongyukkal
