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Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥)

2024-03-07

26, Seoae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-2611

Pildong Myeonok specializes in authentic pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). Their signature dish is Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles), which has a light and refreshing broth and chewy noodles. Mandu and Mandut guk (Mandu soup) are also popular dishes to go with it. Having been selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, this restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its flavorful noodles.

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai (툭툭누들타이)

2024-03-12

161-8, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4407-5130

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, and the chef is Thai. They offer signature dishes such as Fried soft shell crab with curry powder, Phat Thai, Tom Yam Kung, and galbi noodles, as well as seasonal dishes using various ingredients. Made with Thai ingredients, their dishes have unique Thai flavors. It is close to the Hongik Univ. Station, attracting numerous patrons.

Yonggeumok (용금옥)

2024-03-13

24-2, Dadong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-1689

Established in 1932, Yonggeumok specializes in Seoul-style chutang (loach soup), renowned for using whole loach in its preparation. This method distinguishes it from the more commonly known Namwon-style chutang, which involves grinding the loach. At Yonggeumok, guests can savor the tender and savory texture of the loach flesh in their chutang, offering a unique and authentic dining experience.

Hanchaedang (한채당)

2021-06-18

38, Misadong-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-792-8880

Hanchaedang aims to serve the very best in traditional and royal Korean food both beautiful and faithful to Korean's heritage. Set amidst the beauty of nature and hanok housing, Hanchaedang works hard to provide healthy food that carries over the taste of traditional Korean food.

House by the Museum (박물관앞집)

2021-10-20

22, Jukhyangmunhwa-ro, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-381-1990

Located on the opposite side of Korea Bamboo Museum, House by the Museum is a uniquely named restaurant. The main menu includes tteokgalbi (grilled short rib meat patties) which is comprised of minced lean meat, green onion, onion, bulgogi sauce and sesame oil, which makes the taste tender. As for the nutrition, it has a lot of essential fatty acid from sesame oil that complements with the beef.

Another signature dish of the restaurant is Daetongbap - rice cooked in a bamboo, made with rice, millet, bean, sorghum, jujube, nuts and others. It features a healthy food with its delicate fragrance. In addition, more than 10 side dishes along with Daetongbap such as Tohajeot (salt-fermented toha shrimp), juksun deulkkae muchim (seasoned vegetables with perilla seeds and bamboo shoot), gejang muchim (marinated crab), beoseot-bokkeum (fried mushroom), mul kimchi, dwaejigogi gochujang bokkeum (stir-fried spicy pork), sangchu ssam (wrapped in lettuce), and others. After a meal, bamboo blade tea of a clean taste is offered as a dessert.

Jukdosan (죽도산)

2021-02-24

47-1, Ganggudaege-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-733-4148

Jukdosan, a restaurant specializing in snow crab, is located in the middle of Daege (snow crab) Street at Gangguhang Port, Yeongdeok-gun. On the first floor, a large fish tank filled with snow crabs and fresh raw fish is on display, while the second floor gives off a refreshing atmosphere due to an artificial waterfall pouring down from the glass window. Main menus at this restaurant consist of braised snow crab and fresh hoe (sliced raw fish), with an option of fried rice and daege maeuntang (spicy snow crab stew). Accommodation facilities are also available on the third floor.

Daejanggeum (대장금)

2024-11-29

300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3213-4534

Daejanggeum serves traditional Korea meals, reinterpreting royal dishes from the Joseon dynasty. Daejanggeum faithfully uses only the best local ingredients to make all their food, from the soybeans used for soy sauce and soybean paste, to kimchi. In addition to the food, guests can enjoy dining with lacquerware from Korea's Holder of Intangible Heritage, Mr. Yi Jin-ho, and forged works by 5th generation blacksmith, Cha Ingyu.

Yosukgung 1779 (요석궁1779)

2025-09-02

19-4 Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Named after Silla King Muyeol's daughter Princess Yoseok, Yosukgung 1779 is a fine dining restaurant that serves traditional Korean food. The resturant is run by the Choi family, who settled on the site of Princess Yoseok's house during the Joseon dynasty, and has passed on the restaurant and family recipes through 12 generations. All the foods served are made with organic ingredients, for a healthy taste that cannot be found anywhere else.

GREEN CHICKEN DOCTOR (그린치킨닥터)

2021-03-26

8, Sinimun-ro 28-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-966-2732

It’s a store whose low-priced meals are popular among college students. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is chicken steak.

Chikibaitu (Chickyx2) - Ewha Woman's Univ. Main Branch (치키바이투 (이대본점))

2021-11-12

29, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-365-4123, +82-10-7119-0566

Chikibaitu opened its doors in December 2010, and allows guests to chow down on some fried chicken alongside their meals. They even reproduced the famous chicken comic character as a mascot of sorts. Also, they provide special finger gloves called "finger-naps" that make the experience more fun. You will never get bored with its unique fried chicken taste and set menu items. Also, while waiting for your food to be served, you can try your hand at the board game Othello, one of which is placed at every table.

The restaurant serves standard meals, fried chicken, and drinks from noon to midnight. Another interesting thing about this restaurant is it sells homemade sikhye (sweet rice drink), which is said to aid digestion. All menu items are available for take-out. If it's raining when you leave, staff at Chikibaitu will lend you a free umbrella and offer a discount for returning it on your next visit.

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