Restaurants

  1. Heejeong Sikdang

    A rainy weekend evening in Yeouido. I found myself descending to the basement level of a shopping arcade, where I was greeted by a timeworn eater...
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  2. Jeug-seog Udon Jjajang

    Right across from the Dongjak Tax Office in Seoul stands a humble little eatery that never sleeps, Jeug-seog Udon Jjajang (Singil, Seoul). It’s op...
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  3. Yeong Gwang Tongdak

    This is Yeonggwang Tongdak's original store, the legendary first location. It’s been open since 1984, serving old-fashioned Korean fried chicken i...
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  4. Aeseong Hoegwan

    I really love Gukbap (Korean rice soup). I’ve been posting about different gukbap spots for quite some time, and I’m especially fond of clear Gomta...
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  5. Seogyo Nanmyeonbang

    Tucked between Hapjeong and Mangwon stations, there's a quiet little spot nestled deep in a residential alley, Seogyo Nanmyeonbang (Hapjeong, Seoul...
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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. Evett (2-Star Michelin)

    I went to the Michelin 2-star restaurant Evett (Cheongdam, Seoul) for lunch with three of my closest friends, my favorite people to share great m...
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Hannam Bugeotguk

    I only recently discovered Hannam Bugeotguk (Hannam, Seoul), and to my surprise, it turns out to be a well-known, long-standing local gem in Hannam...
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  11. Onsuban (chungmuro)

    After finishing some errands in Chungmuro area, I craved something warm and comforting—and found myself at Onsuban (Chungmuro, Seoul), a hidden ge...
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  12. Wonjo Hal-a-beoji Sondubu (Achasan Grandpa's Homemade Tofu)

    After hiking Achasan, there are a few well-known spots people like to visit for a bite, and Wonjo Hal-a-beoji Sondubu (Achasan Grandpa's Homemade T...
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