Restaurants

  1. Pyongyang Myeonok (jangchung-dong)

    When it comes to authentic Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold noodles) in Seoul, Pyongyang Myeonok (Dongdaemun, Seoul) is a name that stands tall. I finall...
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  2. Gwanghwamun Gukbap

    If you’re a fan of pork soup, Gwanghwamun Gukbap is a highly-recommended spot located in Jongno, Seoul, run by the renowned chef Park Chan-il. Wi...
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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. Woo Lae Oak (pyongyang naengmyeon)

    If you're a fan of Pyongyang naengmyeon (buckwheat cold noodles) or simply curious to try it, Woo Lae Oak (Euljiro, Seoul) is a must-visit. Conveni...
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  5. Jinmi Sikdang

    As someone from Korea’s West Coast, where ganjang-gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) is a common delicacy, finding a restaurant in Seoul that serves...
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  6. Myeongdong Kyoja (main store)

    Located in the heart of Myeong-dong (Seoul), Myeongdong Kyoja is undoubtedly one of Korea’s most iconic restaurants for Kalguksu (hand-cut noodle...
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  7. Samcheongdong Sujebi

    Our plan for the day was to hike Mount Inwang. Before that, we decided to visit a popular eatery near Gwanghwamun and Samcheong-dong. To get ther...
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  8. Gaeseong Mandu Koong (Insadong)

    Gaeseong Mandu Koong, a restaurant in Insa-dong, Seoul, specializing in homemade dumplings, has been awarded the Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide...
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  9. Oegojip Seolleongtang

    After returning to Seoul from a trip, I quickly headed to Oegojip Seolleongtang in Samseong-dong, Seoul. Although I’ve written about this restauran...
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  10. Bistro de Yountville

    French dining restaurant perfect for anniversaries. While deciding where to celebrate my birthday, I chose Bistro de Yountville (Cheongdam, Seoul)...
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  11. Geumdwaeji Sikdang

    Geumdwaeji Sikdang (Yaksu, Seoul) is renowned as one of the top 3 pork BBQ restaurants in Seoul. It was also featured in the Michelin Guide Seouls ...
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  12. Ggupdang (seongsu-dong)

    Nestled in the trendy Seongsu-dong,Ggupdang (Seongsu, Seoul) is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant renowned for its charcoal-grilled pork. My sist...
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