Established in 1954, Mijin is a long-standing soba restaurant located in the Seoul City Hall and Gwanghwamun area. Enjoy a variety of dishes made with soba, including zaru soba and kake soba. In 2009, it relocated to the Lumeil Jongno Town and became even more beloved by many.
Established in 1949, Mapoot is a sorrontang specialty restaurant located in Mapo, Seoul, and has long been loved by locals for its traditional taste that has been passed down for three generations. Yanjisolrontang and jadoltang made with Korean beef are especially popular.
A restaurant in Seoul, Korea, specializing in "Ganjanggaejang," a blue crab dish. It is located about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Eogae Station on Subway Line No. 5. In addition to "Ganjanggaejang," you can enjoy a wide variety of Korean dishes such as "Kimchi Jjigae," a hot pot dish, and "Keranjim," a steamed egg dish.
Kumteji Shokudo is a popular Korean BBQ restaurant located in the Dongdaemun area of Seoul. Just a few minutes' walk from Yaksu Station, it is particularly famous for its bone-in samgyeopsal. This establishment, frequented by many celebrities, is beloved by fans both domestically and internationally.
This Korean set menu restaurant was awarded one star in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2017 and is located on the 81st floor of Lotte World Tower. Located on the 81st floor of the tallest building in Korea, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the entire Seoul. The food is served with traditional Korean cuisine that is faithful to the tradition.
The restaurant is famous for its creative Korean cuisine, which was awarded two stars in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2022. The delicate and innovative dishes created by the multi-cultural experienced chefs are full of surprises and taste satisfactions. Wine pairings are also available for your enjoyment.
Ojangdong Hamheung Naengmyeon is a renowned establishment for Hamheung naengmyeon located in Marunne-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. It has been loved by many for years, with the bibim naengmyeon being particularly popular. The restaurant is spacious, extending to the second floor, allowing for a comfortable dining experience even during busy times.
Tesonchip is a well-loved local restaurant that specializes in the classic dish lutsubo soup. It is known for its rich and flavorful broth, which has attracted loyal customers since childhood. Tesanjipp is located near Dongnimmun Station and opens at 10 am. It is also famous for its "dogani-tang", which boasts an unexpectedly generous amount of tender meat, and its hangover soup. You can enjoy a pleasant meal in a cool atmosphere.
Sujeobi in Samcheong-dong is a place I stumbled upon after exploring Insadong. It's similar to China's mifenkui, but the taste is different. I had Sujeobi on a drizzly afternoon, and it was delightfully delicious. I recommend going early as it gets very crowded during lunch and dinner times. It's a vibrant place to enjoy local food.
