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…
Chuncheonok (춘천옥) Chuncheonok is a Korean restaurant located near Gocheok Skydome. The signature menu is memil makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Served with a sweet sauce, the bibim makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles) features a refreshing broth poured generously over the noodles, preventing them from becoming soggy. With a lower buckwheat content, the noodles have a smooth texture….
Daejanggeum (대장금) – Tel +82-2-3213-4534 Daejanggeum serves traditional Korea meals, reinterpreting royal dishes from the Joseon dynasty. Daejanggeum faithfully uses only the best local ingredients to make all their food, from the soybeans used for soy sauce and soybean paste, to kimchi. In addition to the food, guests can enjoy dining with lacquerware from Korea’s…
Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/kervankorea/ Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, offering authentic kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. It faithfully recreates the Turkish culture and food through its interior, decorated with traditional tiles, and dishes prepared by a chef from Türkiye. Main menus include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish…
Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕) – Homepage imun.modoo.at – Tel +82-2-733-6526 Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty seolleongtang for over a hundred years since it first opened in 1907. Even its name has a long history: the word imun comes from Imun-gol, the now-obsolete name of the restaurant’s location, and seolnongtang, an old variation of the…
Soul (소울) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/souldining_seoul Soul is a fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It presents reinterpretations of Korean cuisine, drawing inspiration from traditional dishes. The menu is structured into lunch and dinner courses. Known for its ability to artistically express familiar flavors encountered in daily life, Soul was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. Operating…
Always August Roasters (올웨이즈 어거스트 로스터스) – Homepage https://alwaysau8ust.co.kr/ – Tel +82-507-1384-1622 Located near Mangwon Market, this cafe is sandwiched between tranquil residential buildings, so it is a good place to enjoy a cup and some desserts in peace. The joint serves great coffee and desserts, which go even better together. Its placement on the…