Gebang Sikdang (게방식당) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/gebangsikdang.official – Tel +82-10-8479-1107 Gebang Sikdang’s gejang (marinated crab) was so highly rated that the restaurant was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2023. Gejang (marinated crab) is a dish where blue crab, cleanly washed and prepared, is marinated and aged in a sauce made with soy sauce, chili pepper…

Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥) – Tel +82-2-2266-2611 Pildong Myeonok specializes in authentic pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). Their signature dish is Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles), which has a light and refreshing broth and chewy noodles. Mandu and Mandut guk (Mandu soup) are also popular dishes to go with it. Having been selected for…

I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki (아이러브신당동떡볶이) – Homepage www.ilovesindangdong.com (Korean only) – Tel +82-2-2232-7872 Situated in Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town, I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki is a famous tteokbokki restaurant. Tteokbokki is a typical Korean street food, consisting of rice cakes made with flour or rice flour and stir-fried in red chili paste. The rice cakes are simmered…

Cheongdamdong Pojangmacha (청담동포장마차) – Tel +82-2-363-4377 Cheongdamdong Pojangmacha hearkens to the idea of a pojangmacha, street food carts that often offer snacks and alcoholic beverages. During the daytime, Cheongdamdong Pojangmacha offers meals like chueogui dosirak (mon’s lunch box). In the evening, the restaurant’s snack menu with nearly 50 dishes is opened to the visitors. One…

Nampo Myeonok (남포면옥) – Tel +82-2-777-3131 Located near Seoul City Hall and Cheonggyecheon Stream, Nampo Myeonok is a traditional Korean restaurant. Opened in 1968, it has been recognized by the Michelin Guide several times. Their specialty is pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). The restaurant also serves a variety of other dishes that are the…

n.GRILL (엔그릴) – Homepage https://www.nseoultower.co.kr/visit/restaurant.asp – Tel +82-2-3455-9297 n.GRILL is a French restaurant located on the seventh floor, the highest floor in the N Seoul Tower. The restaurant rotates 360 degrees, so one can enjoy the food with the view of Seoul. n.GRILL is particularly famous as a place for marriage proposals, thanks to its…

Agurang Kkotgerang (아구랑꽃게랑) – Tel +82-2-2263-5554 This is a seafood restaurant specializing in Ganjanggejang (Soy sauce marinated crab). The crab is plump and seasoned to perfection, making it an excellent accompaniment to steamed rice. The restaurant’s Gulgukbap (Oyster and rice soup), a winter favorite, is enhanced with seaweed fulvescens, which is rich in vitamins and…

Dami Porridge (다미죽) – Tel +82-2-777-5077 Located in Myeongdong Street, Dami Porridge focuses on porridge. Their delectable porridges are made with a variety of seafood including abalone as well as mushrooms. Porridge is easy to digest and full of nutrients, so it’s recommended for when you’re not feeling well. – Address : 38, Myeongdong 10-gil,…

Baekje Samgyetang (백제삼계탕) – Tel +82-2-776-3267 Located in Myeongdong Street, Baekje Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup). This long-standing establishment has been in business for two generations since 1971 so it has been featured on TV in Korea and other countries. In addition to samgye tang, they also serve chicken dishes such…

Hamcho Ganjanggejang (함초간장게장) – Tel +82-2-318-1624 Situated in Myeongdong Street, Hamcho Ganjanggejang specializes in ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab). Their signature dish, ganjang gejang, is made by marinating blue crab in soy sauce and is a favorite among Koreans. Saeu jang (soy sauce marinated shrimp) and other seafood dishes (abalone, octopus, etc.) are also…