Restaurants

  1. Pyongyang Myeonok (jangchung-dong)

    I finally made it to one of the cold noodle places on my list, Pyongyang Myeonok, in Jangchung-dong. The restaurant was much bigger than I had ex...
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  2. Hannamdong Hanbang Tongdak (Oriental Roast Chicken)

    Hannamdong Hanbang Tongdak is a famous eatery for its wonderful oriental-style roast chicken. I was unable to visit right after seeing it on televi...
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  3. Mimiok (sinyongsan store)

    I came across Mimiok on social media and bookmarked it for a future visit. I always get off the train at Yongsan Station when traveling to Seoul, t...
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  4. Namdaemun Vegetable Hotteok

    Galchi Jorim (braised cutlassfish) and Vegetable Hotteok are two of the most popular dishes in Namdaemun Market. I started with the Galchi Jorim an...
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  5. Manpo Makguksu

    One of the oldest restaurants in Yaksu-dong, Manpo Makguksu has been serving up Jjimdak (healthy steamed chicken), Makguksu (buckwheat noodles), an...
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  6. Dokkokji (Jamsil store)

    Dokkokji, originally located in Mapo, is a stone pot rice specialty restaurant that expanded to Jamsil in 2021. It's not familiar to me, but a well...
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  7. Gwanghwamun Gukbap

    Park Chan-il, a well-known chef, runs the renowned pork soup restaurant Gwanghwamun Gukbab. It's in the Jongno district, and the name of the shop...
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  8. Ruby Tteokbokki (Apgujeong)

    Located in the heart of Apgujeong Rodeo, 'Ruby Tteokbokki' is a popular Korean restaurant known for its authentic Tteokbokki (rice cake), Twigim ...
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  9. Jinju Hoegwan

    The best place to get authentic Kong-guksu (cold soybean noodles) in Seoul is at Jinju Hoegwan, which is conveniently located close to City Hall ...
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  10. Zesty Saloon (Seongsu store)

    Located in the heart of Seongsu-dong, Zesty Saloon serves you freshly made gourmet burgers. The trendy decor and delicious shrimp burgers at this...
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  11. Jinjujip (Kkori Gomtang)

    ​Since I was a kid, the Namdaemun market has been the location for a variety of excellent dining options. You'll find Jinjujip at the end of an a...
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  12. Buwon Myeonok

    After seeing the Visite Privée (Francois Halard) exhibition near Hoehyeon Station, I dined at the renowned Buwon Myeonok in Namdaemun Market.   Din...
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