Yetmat Seoul Bulgogi (옛맛서울불고기) – Tel +82-2-779-3000 Located in Myeongdong, Yetmat Seoul Bulgogi is a Korean restaurant that specializes in Seoul-style bulgogi. It is a thinly sliced, seasoned beef sirloin cooked in a broth with onions, green onions, and mushrooms. The characteristic of this menu is that the bulgogi is mildly flavored and dipped in…
Dugahun (두가헌) – Homepage www.dugahun.com – Tel +82-2-3210-2100 Dugahun is a wine restaurant near Gyeongbokgung Palace, meaning “a very beautiful house.” Located in a traditional hanok from the 1910s, it offers a taste of Western culture with wine. Only lunch and dinner courses are available, and customers can select wines from the underground wine cellar…
Kimganae Seolleongtang [Kimganae Gamasot Seolleongtang(김가네가마솥설렁탕) Kimganae Seolleongtang is a Korean restaurant conveniently situated near Gimpo International Airport Station. Renowned for its commitment to quality, the restaurant sources high-quality beef directly from Hongseong’s Cattle Market. A standout on the menu is the galbitang (galbi soup), known for its generous portions of tender ribs and rice cakes….
Hangang Paradise (한강파라다이스) – Homepage www.hankangwedding.co.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-2-447-3333 Hangang Paradise is a renowned Italian restaurant nestled in Yeouido Hangang Park. It offers a diverse menu featuring items such as steak, pizza, dongaseu (pork cutlet), and bulgogi deopbap (stir-fried bulgogi served with rice), with the tenderloin steak being the standout dish. Guests can…
Gom Ba Wie (곰바위) – Homepage http://www.gbw.co.kr – Tel 02-511-0068 Situated near COEX, Gom Ba Wie is a renowned restaurant that specializes in dishes crafted from beef intestines. The establishment’s signature offerings include yang gui (grilled beef tripe) and daechang gui (grilled beef large intestines), both of which are expertly charcoal-grilled to enhance flavor and…
Bongsanok (봉산옥) – Tel +82-2-525-2282 Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in…
Korea Samgyetang (고려삼계탕) – Homepage <a href=”http://www.krsamgyetang.com” target=”_blank”>www.krsamgyetang.com</a> – Tel +82-2-752-9376 Located near City Hall Station, Korea Samgyetang specializes in samgyetang. Samgyetang is a traditional healthy dish made by simmering cleaned young chicken in a broth with ginseng, jujube, and glutinous rice. The light and tender texture of the stewed chicken and the ginseng-flavored glutinous…
Jinju Hoegwan (진주회관) – Tel +82-2-753-5388 Jinju Hoegwan is a renowned kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup) eatery near City Hall Station. Kongguksu is a traditional Korean summer dish made by boiling and grinding soybeans into a creamy broth, served with noodles, offering a refreshing and nutty flavor. Kongguksu is available from March to November….
Seokparang (석파랑) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/seokparang – Tel +82-2-395-2500 Seokparang is a place built by relocating the Sarangchae of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. It boasts beautiful late Joseon-style gardens and three traditional hanok buildings. Here, one can enjoy authentic Gungjung hanjeongsik (royal Korean table d’hote) for both lunch and…
Ogane Jokbal (오가네족발) – Homepage oganejokbal.modoo.at (Korean only) – Tel +82-2-575-6608 Ogane Jokbal is known for its jokbal (braised pigs’ feet) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Jokbal (braised pigs’ feet) refers to pigs’ legs braised for extended periods. The meat comes out of the braising process chewy and flavorful. Saeujeot (salted shrimp) is…