Restaurants

  1. Okdongsik

    Near Hapjeong Station lies Okdongsik (Hongdae, Seoul), a restaurant that has intrigued me for quite some time. Known for its critical acclaim in ...
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  2. Hanseong Kalguksu

    Hanseong Kalguksu (Apgujeong, Seoul) has been on my must-try list for quite some time, and I finally had the chance to visit! Located in the bustl...
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  3. Pyeongyang-jib

    Pyeongyang-jib (Yongsan, Seoul) is a longstanding gem near Samgakji Station, offering a wide variety of barbecued meats and hearty dishes. I had th...
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  4. Gohyang Kalguksu (gwangjang market)

    Korean culture, including music, beauty, and video, is gaining global popularity. Food is also receiving a lot of attention these days, with the me...
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  5. Okeunnae 2 Dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken)

    Okeunnae 2 Dakgalbi (Yongsan, Seoul) is a must-visit Korean restaurant near Sinyongsan Station. As a Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed restaurant, I was...
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  6. Chowon

    After a bit of shopping in Hannam-dong, we headed over to the Namyeong-dong food alley for the first time in a while. The area around Namyeong-dong...
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  7. Mapo-ok

    While Mapo isn’t a usual destination for me, I decided to explore its culinary offerings and stumbled upon Mapo-ok (Mapo, Seoul), a renowned spot f...
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  8. Jinjujip (Kkori Gomtang)

    Since childhood, Namdaemun Market has been my go-to destination for excellent dining options. One such gem is Jinjujip (Namdaemun, Seoul), a 70-y...
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  9. Huirak Galchi (Namdaemun)

    Namdaemun Market's Galchi Alley wasn’t always known for Galchi Jorim (braised cutlassfish). Originally, it was just a small area with a few restau...
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  10. Mugyo-dong Bugeo-guk

    While deciding where to eat in Euljiro, Seoul, we narrowed it down to a Kalguksu (Korean noodles) restaurant and the famous Bugeo-guk (dried pollac...
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  11. Sancheong Sutbul Garden (Euljiro store)

    The Sancheong Sutbul Garden (Euljro, Seoul) remains relatively under the radar, likely due to its recent debut. The restaurant, which first opened ...
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  12. Yun Seoul (1-Star Michelin)

    I recently had lunch at Yun Seoul (Cheongdam, Seoul), a Michelin one-star restaurant that truly represents the refined charm of modern Korean cuisi...
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