Gwanghwamun Ttukgam (12 Saemunan-ro 5-gil, Sajik-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-071) – locals who partied too hard the night before insist that the local specialty here, Gamjatang or pork back stew, is ideal for curing hangovers. Individual diners can choose a hot bowl of tender pork and aromatic potatoes, while a group can opt for larger portions […]
Gwanghwamun Jip (12 Saemunan-ro 5-gil, Sajik-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-071) – this modest eatery (run by a group of elderly local women) specializes in the local dish “Kimchi” (salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish, made with a widely varying selection of seasonings including gochugaru, scallions, garlic, ginger, and jeotgal, etc.). Diners have the option […]
Gamegol Son Wangmandu (42 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul 04528) – this restaurant, located in the popular Namdaemun Market, draws a local crowd for its freshly-made dumplings. Diners can order large kimchi and meat-flavored dumplings, or smaller hand-rolled dimplings in short rib and shrimp flavors. Its website
Ddobagi Chicken (27 Dongmak-ro 14-gil, Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-160) – veteran travelers may have heard of Korean Fried Chicken, but they can’t say they tried the real thing until they dined here. Extra juicy crispy chicken pieces are served here with a generous portion of shredded lettuce salad and picked white radish. It’s recommended to […]
Braai Republic Food Co. (19 Itaewon-ro 14-gil, Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – this restaurant is unique, since it specializes in South African foods such as Boerewors (sausage), Droëwors (dry sausage), Biltong (dried beef), Pap (porridge), and many South African fruit juices and drinks. Braai Republic also has brunch on Sundays and Weekend Specials of Bunny Chow and Lamb […]
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