Ttobogetji Tteokbokki (또보겠지 떡볶이) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/happy_toss_dd/ Also referred to as “Tto-tteok,” Ttobogetji Tteokbokki is a popular tteokbokki restaurant with many branches in Seoul. Upon order, tteok (rice cake), egg, eomuk (fish cake), and three different vegetables are served together. Additional menu such as noodles, fried potatoes, and fried rice are also delectable. The butter…

Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongik Univ.(만족오향족발 홍대) – Homepage https://www.manjok.net/ – Tel +82-2-323-1233 Located near Hongik Univ. Station, Manjok Ohyang Jokbal is said to be one of the top three jokbal (braised pigs’ feet) restaurants in Seoul. Their signature dishes are manjog ohyang jokbal (braised five-spice pigs’ feet), jokbal and jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles)…

Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (춘천집닭갈비막국수) – Tel +82-2-325-2361 Located near Shinchon station, Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu’s most popular dish is Dakgalbi, which is prepared by marinating boneless chicken in spicy red pepper paste and stir-frying it with various ingredients in a large cast iron pan.  Patrons have the option to ppyeo eomneun dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried boneless chicken),…

Seoul Bakery (서울제빵소 올림픽본점) – Homepage www.instagram.com/seoulbakery__ This bakery cafe is located on the second floor of a commercial wing attached to the Olympic Village Apartments, located across from Olympic Park’s Rose Plaza. The spacious  cafe features naturally fermented bread made with organic flour and seats looking out the window. The interior is modern and…

Bonjuk City Air Tower (본죽 도심공항타워점) – Tel +82-2-2016-7477 Bonjuk is a restaurant serving juk (porridge). Juk (porridge) is often enjoyed as a breakfast, hospital food, and snacks, thanks to it being nutritious and easy to digest. One can find sogogi yachae juk (Beef and vegetable porridge), sweet danhobak juk (pumpkin porridge), jeonbok juk (abalone…

Soonheenae Bindaetteok (순희네빈대떡) – Homepage http://xn--vk1bx3c2yl.kr – Tel +82-2-2264-5057 Soonheenae Bindaetteok is a stall located in Gwangjang Market known for its mung bean pancakes and meatballs. Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) is a dish made by grinding mung beans and mixing them with kimchi, bracken, and ground pork, then flattening and frying the mixture. Here, they…

Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자) – Homepage www.mdkj.co.kr – Tel +82-2-776-5348 Since 1970, Myeongdong Kyoja has been a staple in Myeongdong for its kalguksu (noodle soup), believed to be the progenitor of the Myeongdong-style kalguksu known for its rich broth and delicious gyoja (mandu). The restaurant’s hallmark dish, kalguksu, features handmade noodles served in a deep, flavorful…

Damgeum (담금) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/damgeum_ With its faded white-toned outdoor and indoor interiors and various plants, Cafe Damgeum makes one feel as if they are in a quiet cafe in Italy. The menu includes Italian brunch, dessert, and espresso. Espresso is available in many varieties. Also, this place serves handmade gelato certified by the Italian…

Aeum (에움) Aeum is a fusion and traditional dessert cafe in a quiet alley between Sogang University and Hongik University in Seoul. Wooden interiors with muted colors create a neat atmosphere, and there are no signboards or menus on the outside or inside, so visitors can enjoy drinks and desserts in a quiet and relaxing…

Wonjo Hongeo Main Store (원조홍어 본점) – Homepage http://02-841-2445.kweb114.co.kr/ – Tel 02-841-2445 Wonjo Hongeo Main Store is a hongeo (fermented skate) specialty restaurant located 20 minutes away from Yeouido Park. The signature dish is hongeo samhap (skate, pork, and kimchi combo), a combination of sliced fermented skate, boiled pork, and aged kimchi, creating a stimulating…