Buddha's Belly Itaewon
부다스벨리 레가시
Asian Food Yongsan₩₩
About
Award-winning Thai institution of Itaewon — Buddha's Belly, the legacy room.
Buddha's Belly Legacy is an award-winning Thai restaurant in Itaewon, serving authentic Bangkok-style cuisine prepared by experienced Thai chefs. Enjoy signature dishes, traditional Thai flavors, and vegetarian and vegan options in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Local tips
- Reserve ahead via Naver or CatchTable—weekends fill up quickly, especially for window seats.
- Request window seating (2-person tables only) when booking; multi-person groups can access window tables with advance notice.
- All chefs are Thai nationals trained in Bangkok 5-star hotels—authentic flavors guaranteed; avoid if expecting Koreanized curry.
- Arrive before 3 PM or after 4:30 PM to avoid 1.5-hour break; during breaks kitchen is closed for prep.
- Validate parking at nearby Dongho or Yongsan-gu parking lots (₩4,000/hr)—restaurant offers ₩2,000 discount per ₩40,000 spent.
Details
- 48, Noksapyeongdaero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Noksapyeong Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:00
- Monday
- 11:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–02:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–02:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–02:00
- Friday
- 11:30–02:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–02:00