Seoul

Balwoo Gongyang (사찰음식 전문점 발우공양) Balwoo Gongyang, located in front of the main gate of Jogyesa Temple, is a temple food restaurant operated by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism. “Balwoo” refers to meals for monks and it means that the act of eating is also a process to realizing the truth. Their food is…

Brian’s Coffee (브라이언스커피) – Homepage https://brianscoffee.com/index.html Situated near Yangjaecheon, Brian’s Coffee is a café designed to delight all five senses, gaining recognition for its exquisite coffee and desserts. Their standout offering is the coffee Molatte, a unique blend featuring organic molasses topped with whipped cream. Additionally, the café presents a selection of traditional French desserts,…

Monday to Sunday (먼데이투선데이) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/cafe__mondaytosunday Monday to Sunday, located in Cheongdam-dong, is a delightful spot for coffee, brunch, and desserts. It boasts a broad terrace area and a generously sized interior, where they take pride in making their own cakes on-site. The café’s signature dish is the tender homemade lemon dill cheesecake, crafted…

Kitchen Maillard (키친마이야르) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/kitchen_maillard/  Kitchen Maillard is a Western cusine situated in Apgujeong Rodeo Street, renowned for its creative and distinctive fusion dishes. The standout item on the menu is the saeukkang tonggolbaengi naengpasta (sea snail cold pasta), a unique combination of sea snail, deep-fried dried pollack, and peanuts. Operating on a seasonal…

Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park Garden Kitchen (코트야드 메리어트 서울 보타닉 파크 가든키친) – Homepage https://www.gardenkitchen.courtyardseoulbotanicpark.com/  Garden Kitchen is a restaurant situated within the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, adjacent to the Seoul Botanic Park. Focusing on Western-style buffet offerings, the restaurant undergoes a monthly conceptual transformation, providing customers with an opportunity to savor new and…

Bubu Yoridan (부부요리단) Bubu Yoridan is a Korean restaurant conveniently situated just 20 minutes away from the Itaewon Special Tourist Zone. Managed by a chef couple with a background in hotel dining, the restaurant specializes in an array of delectable seafood dishes. The standout menu item is the jin hwangje jjim (boiled pork slices and…

Wumukbaemi Sillim Main Store (우묵배미) Wumukbaemi is a Korean restaurant situated near the Horim Museum. The name “Wumukbaemi” translates to a dented rice paddy, harking back to the old name of Nangok, the location of the restaurant. The standout dish is the dwaeji dubu jjigae (pork and bean curd jjigae), featuring ample portions of pork…

London Bagel Museum Anguk Main Store (런던베이글뮤지엄 안국점) London Bagel Museum is a bagel specialty shop adorned with a wooden-tone interior and a garland in the shape of the British flag. The bagels are made using the traditional British method of fermenting the dough, boiling it, and then baking it in the oven. Jambon butter…

SADDLER HAUS (새들러하우스) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/saddlerhaus_bakery/ Saddler Haus is a charming café nestled in the chic Garosu-gil of Sinsa-dong. It is known for its customizable signature waffles, which can be tailored with a variety of flavors like sesame seeds, cheese, and basil. The café offers a seasonal drink named Summer Chocolate, exclusively available from June…