2024-02-27
186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Jinmi Sikdang is a specialty restaurant known for its exclusive focus on gejang (marinated crab), using only the finest blue crabs from the Seohae Coast. The restaurant prides itself on preparing only the amount of crab needed for the day, ensuring freshness, so it's advisable to make reservations before visiting, especially during peak hours. Known for its consistent quality and unwavering taste, Jinmi Sikdang continues to receive steady love from its customers.
2024-02-27
555 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Oegojip Seolleongtang is a restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) made exclusively from Grade 1 Korean beef. It's also recognized by the Michelin Guide as a top-notch dining destination. Renowned for its insistence on using only the finest ingredients, particularly in selecting beef for seolleongtang, suyuk (boiled beef slices), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The restaurant exudes a cozy Korean-style dining atmosphere, and it's conveniently located near COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.
2024-02-27
664 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Bongmilga is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant located near Gangnam-gu Office, also recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its proud features is the meticulous process of boiling the broth for five hours starting from 5 AM. Its signature dish is the Pyeongyang memilguksu (Pyeongyang buckwheat noodles) served cold, and it also offers onmyeon (warm noodles), hanu gomtang (Korean beef bone soup), and other items. Side dishes include memil jeon (buckwheat pancake), Pyongyang mandu, and suyuk (boiled pork slices). Nearby, visitors can explore the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.
2024-02-27
13, Bangujeong-ro 85beon-gil, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-952-3472
This restaurant, set in an elegant hanok, is a historic establishment specializing in Minmuljangeogui (Grilled freshwater eel). Eels, a popular health food in Korea, are typically prepared salt-grilled or marinated in a sweet soy sauce-based mixture before grilling. When the eels are plump, they are charcoal-grilled to achieve a characteristic crispy exterior and tender interior. The grilled eel pairs excellently with the assortment of side dishes, including a clear Kongnamulguk (Bean sprout soup). Complete your meal with a Megimaeuntang (Spicy catfish stew) featuring Sujebi (Hand-pulled dough).
2024-02-27
1F, 30 Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Timhowan is a specialized Chinese restaurant focusing on dim sum, located near Gangnam COEX. It has been selected by the Michelin Guide. Its signature dim sum includes the fresh shrimp-made har gow (shrimp dumplings), along with char siu bao bun (baked BBQ pork buns), shaomai (pork & shrimp dumplings), sacheonsik wantang (pork dumplings in hout & spicy sauce), and buchaegyo (spinach dumplings with shrimp). Additionally, there are dishes like sacheonsik wantang bibimmyeon (pork & shrimp dumpling in hout & spicy noodle), dakgogi beoseot jjim (chicken, cordycep flower & mushroom), Hong Kongsik tangsugi (sweet & sour fried chicken), cheonggyeongchae (poached fresh bok choy), and gongsimchae (seasonal vegetable). Nearby attractions include COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.
2024-02-27
1st floor, 13, Gongse-ro 47beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
This DIY barbecue restaurant offers a camping experience in the heart of the city. The onsite shop provides a variety of Barbecue ingredients, though guests are also welcome to bring their own food. Tents, tables, and grills are set up on the premises, allowing for a hassle-free barbecue experience. There are two timeslots available, from 11:00 to 22:00. Visitors are free to use ramyeon cooking machines and microwave ovens onsite. Additionally, a sports field and a kids’ zone are available on the premises.
2024-02-27
1626 Biryong-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-592-8801
Genghis Khan Yetgohyang is a restaurant that serves Mongolian-style lamb dishes along with Korean dishes. Their signature dish, Khan jeongsik (Mongolian-style set menu), features suyuk (boiled lamb slices), galbi, mandu, and hotteok (griddlecake with sugar filling), all of which are also available as individual items. They also offer Korean dishes like sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap) and haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake) for those who prefer alternatives to lamb. Additionally, they run a café as well.
2024-02-27
8 Chiin 1-gil, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Busan Sikdang is a restaurant specializing in sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), located in front of Haeinsa Temple, which houses the Tripitaka Koreana. They offer local dishes such as sanchae hanjeongsik (wild vegetables Korean table d'hote) and pyogobeoseot jeongsik (shiitake mushrooms set menu) made with wild vegetables, deodeok, mushrooms, and other ingredients harvested from Gayasan Mountain. Side dishes include seasoned wild vegetables, grilled deodeok, green onion pancakes, and acorn jelly salad.
2024-02-27
5 Uibyeong-daero 15-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Gowon Galbi, nestled in Jecheon Myeongdong Gogiro (BBQ Street)—a locale featuring nine meat-centric eateries—specializes in grilled beef and pork within a modernized hanok setting. The establishment prides itself on serving first-grade Korean beef and charcoal-fed pork. Its standout dishes include gogwan daejak (a selection of grilled Korean beef galbi, chuck flap tail, and thin skirt), yangnyeom wang galbisal (grilled marinated jumbo galbi), hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), and dwaeji galbi (grilled pork galbi). For those looking for meal complements, the restaurant offers savory selections such as naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), haejangguk (hangover soup), and seolleongtang (ox bone soup).
2024-02-27
8 Dogong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Sun Okine Myungga is a renowned jeonbong mulhoe (cold raw abalone soup) restaurant operated by haenyeo, female divers who free dive to gather seafood. They offer dishes prepared with freshly gathered natural seafood such as abalone, sea urchin, and small abalone. Popular menu items include seongge miyeokguk (sea urchin and seaweed soup) and haemul ttukbaegi (seafood hot pot). The rich flavor of abalone, combined with the refreshing taste of seafood, creates a deep and satisfying taste. Located near Jeju Airport, it's a popular dining spot frequented by tourists.