Restaurants

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Jinmi Sikdang

    Jinmi Sikdang (Gongdeok, Seoul), a Michelin-Recognized Spot in Seoul for outstanding Ganjang-gejang (Soy Sauce Marinated Crab). It’s a place my fam...
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  9. Anam

    The word Gukbap (pork rice soup) gives me a sense of comfort and stability. I don't think there are many men who live and work in Seoul who dislike...
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  10. Myeongdong Kyoja (main store)

    Myeong-dong (Seoul) is one of Seoul’s most iconic tourist spots, bustling with both locals and international visitors. I usually avoid the crowds w...
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  11. Eulmildae (main store)

    Mapo is a neighborhood known for an overwhelming variety of delicious food, making it hard to decide where to go. Among all the great options, one...
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  12. Yeonggwang Bossam

    Seoul is truly a city of diverse neighborhoods, each filled with iconic and long-standing eateries. Some places are so popular that it’s hard even ...
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