Restaurants

  1. Man Jok Oh Hyang Jokbal

    When my friend told me she had started a new job near City Hall, we decided to celebrate by dining at Manjok Ohyang Jokbal (Sogong-dong, Seoul), a...
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  2. Joo-Ok (2-star Michelin) -temporary closed-

    Excluding Omakase, my top three fine dining restaurants in Korea are Mingles, Eatanic Garden, and Joo-Ok. After a long time away, I returned to Res...
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  3. Youngdong Seolleongtang

    Near Exits 4 and 5 of Sinsa Station, you will find the iconic Youngdong Seolleongtang (Sinsa-dong, Seoul). This restaurant is so popular that it is...
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  4. Jamsugyojip (with cheonggukjang)

    Today, I had the chance to visit Jamsugyojip (Seongsu, Seoul), the chain famous for popularizing Naengsam (frozen pork belly). This Korean barbecue...
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  5. Le Freak (Seongsu)

    Le Freak, located in Seongsu-dong (Seoul), is a popular gourmet chicken burger joint that’s only a short walk from Seongsu Station's Exit 4. This...
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  6. Soi Yeonnam

    The popular Thai restaurant Soi Yeonnam (Yeonnam-dong, Seoul), located just a short walk from my home in Yeonnam-dong, has quickly become one of th...
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  7. Jobakjip

    For our Saturday family lunch, we all met at Jobakjip (Mapo, Seoul) for some delicious Dwaejigalbi (grilled pork ribs). This place holds a special...
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  8. Jamsugyojip (seongsu)

    Last weekend, I visited Jamsugyojip (No. 5) in Apgujeong-dong (Seoul) and had such a great experience that I decided to visit the Seongsu-dong loca...
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  9. 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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  10. Bongsanjib (main store)

    Bongsanjib (Yongsan, Seoul) is an authentic, family-run eatery that's been serving customers for three generations. For the past four decades, eve...
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  11. 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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  12. Namsangol Sanchaejip

    ​Pork cutlet eateries may be found all over Namsan. I'd like to recommend Namsangol Sanchaejip (Namsan, Seoul) , where you can get some excellent p...
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