Woo Lae Oak (62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jugyo-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-330) – this restaurant was originally set up by a family that fled North Korea during World War II. Despite its long history, Woo Lae Oak has cross-generation appeal (including the 20-something crowd). Specialties like bulgogi (marinated beef) and mul-naengmyun (buckwheat noodles in iced broth) are popular […]
Vatos (1 Itaewon-ro 15-gil, Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – Vatos Urban Tacos sprang from the minds (and bellies) of three Korean-Americans who wanted to offer a new type of dining experience in Korea. Kenny and Sid hail from Southern California, and Luweon’s roots are in Texas – hence, all three spent the majority of their […]
Parc (26-5 Itaewon-ro 55ga-gil, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-210) — PARC was founded in 2013 in the Hannam district of Seoul, which is the most international neighborhood of Korea’s capital city. PARC, which translates to “park” in the romance language of Catalan, serves traditional Korean food with a contemporary twist inspired from authentic family recipes by […]
Nori Table (455-47 Itaewon 2(i)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – Nori means “seaweed” in Japanese, and “to play” in Korean. Come enjoy this restaurant’s creations – this is a Japanese restaurant in the Itaewon section of the capital, specializing in sushi rolls, casual Japanese food, and Japanese/Western fusion dishes. Along with the food, patrons can enjoy sake […]
Mok Myeok San Bang (Seoul, Jung-gu, Myeong-dong, Toegye-ro 20-gil) – this restaurant is known for the local dish Bibimbop (rich & vegetables). There are actually six types of bibimbap and several side dishes, but the bulgogi bibimbop and seafood leek jeon (fried pancake) are two essential dishes in Seoul. The owners say their vegetables are brought in […]
Linus’ Bama Style BBQ (136-13, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – for those in a mood for American BBQ, this is a good start. BBQ brisket, pork, smoked beef ribs, and other Texas friendly specialties are found here. A popular destination for American military stations in South Korea.
Jungsik Seoul (11 Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-100) – this is a two-star Michelin restaurant which services Korean dishes with French influences. Chef Yim Jungsik runs both this restaurant, along with a similar outpost in New York. The restaurant itself of reminiscent of the now-defunct Four Seasons restaurant near New York’s Park Avenue. The […]
Joseon Gimbap (Jongno-gu, Anguk-dong, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, 68 1 110-240, Seoul) — adventurous eaters may want to try this restaurant’s local specialty: gimbap (rice and other ingredients wrapped in dried seaweed). The gimbap served here includes: – one stuffed with oden (salty, ground fishcake patty) and the house signature filled with ugeoji (seasoned, dried cabbage).
Jaha Son Mandu (245-2 Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-021) – among the local dishes this restaurant serves is Mandu (Korean Style Dumplings), Mandu Jeongol (dumpling hot pot) , and Pyunsoo Mandu (mixed with shitake mushrooms, beef & cucumber. These and other Korean dishes are made with care, so that both locals and first-time international diners want […]
Hanilkwan (14 Apgujeong-ro 38-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) — Located in the Sinsa-dong neighborhood, this restaurant has been going strong since World War II (1939) It’s long held a reputation for being a special occasion Seoul restaurant for locals. It also has a touch of intrigue to its tale – rumor has it Hanilkwan is the […]
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