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Mabongrim Halmeonijip (마복림할머니집)

2024-03-07

5, Dasan-ro 35-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-8930

Mabongrim Halmeonijip specializes in instant tteokbokki. The spicy and flavorful tteokbokki with gochujang sauce is their signature dish. It is served in a hot pot, it can be customized with rice cakes, fish cakes, extra ramyeon noodles, mandu, and other various ingredients. The restaurant is so famous that it is said to be the original restaurant of tteokbokki, and has been featured in several TV programs.

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip (서울서둘째로잘하는집)

2024-03-15

122-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-5302

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip is a sweet red bean porridge and traditional tea house near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Sweet red bean porridge is a sweet and smooth dish typically containing chewy rice cakes and chestnuts. In Korea, it's a traditional food eaten during dongji (the shortest day and longest night of the year). They also offer traditional teas like ssanghwatang (herbal tonic tea), which contains seven medicinal herbs, sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) with a blend of cinnamon and ginger flavors, and sikhye (sweet rice punch), a drink known for aiding digestion.

Darakjeong (다락정)

2021-03-26

131-1, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-1697

Darakjeong has been popular for a long time because of the simple taste of its traditional Mandu (Korean stuffed dumpling). Since its opening in 1991, tasty soup and scrumptious Mandu have been served. A fist-sized Mandu is fully packed with seasoned meat, bean-curd, and various vegetables. Its thick dough makes it chewy and delightful. For one person, “Manduguk”(boiled dumpling soup) is a good choice. The delicious and nourishing taste of Mandu goes well with the sweet, spicy, and fresh taste of the soup. Manduguk is served in a brass bowl which keeps the food warm while eating. For a large-size group, “Mandujeongol” cooked with various vegetables in a casserole is recommended. There are two types of Mandujeongol that have different tastes. The main characteristic of “Kimchi Mandujeongol” is its spicy flavor, which reminds people of the refreshing taste of Kimchi soup, and “Tojang Mandujeongol” expounds on the savory taste of bean-paste soup. Tojang means folk soybean-paste. “Nokdujeon”(a Korean pan-fried dish with green mung bean) is another famous dish at Darakjeong, which is pan-fried with a very light seasoning to emphasize the original taste of Nokdu (green mung bean). Salted oysters with hot pepper are served with Nokdujeon instead of soy sauce, which is a perfect match.

Nunnamujip (눈나무집)

2020-06-16

136-1, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-739-6742

Nunnamujip is famous for a North Korean dish called, “Kimchi mari guksu”, which is a noodle dish in cold kimchi soup containing toasted laver, a boiled egg, and sesame. The soup is refreshingly cold and a little spicy. For “Kimchi mari bap”, a bowl of rice is put into cold kimchi soup instead of noodles. The taste is very unique. In addition to Kimchimari, “Tteokgalbi” is a popular dish on the menu as well.

The main restaurant is located in the basement, which has only limited seating capacity with a few tables. As a result, many people usually wait in line for lunch or dinner. A second franchise has opened in a three-story building across the street. To enjoy a quaint atmosphere, the first establishment is better, but the new one’s interior design is much more modern and fancier, giving it a fresh altering look.

Hyundai Kalguksu (현대칼국수)

2020-06-16

76, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-9504

Hyundai Kalguksu is a kalguksu (handmade knife-cut noodles) restaurant that has been in the family for two generations (1982). The restaurant is extremely popular among people working at nearby businesses, thanks to the rich flavor of the broth. Anchovies, dried pollack heads, and kelp are simmered for many hours, and then, other ingredients are added: soft noodles and various vegetables including pumpkin, onion, and green onions. The restaurant is famous for the exquisite taste of its kalguksu, as well as for its large servings. Just one bowl is enough to satisfy a starving man, but if you are still hungry, don’t hesitate to ask for more rice or noodles for free. Another unforgettable specialty here is kimchi. You will also be able to enjoy geotjeori (freshly made kimchi) and kkakdugi (sliced white-radish kimchi), which is fermented for about three days.

Samseong Bbalgan Yangnyeom Sutbulgui (삼성 빨간양념 숯불구이)

2020-06-16

37, Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-6449

Samseong Bbalgan Yangnyeomg has been famous for its charcoal-grilled dishes since 1972, and is especially well known for its spicy seasoning made from powdered red pepper, garlic, and ginger. Pork is mixed with the seasoning, giving it the characteristic red color and unique flavor, and then grilled over hot coals. This is the perfect restaurant for spicy food-lovers or those looking for a challenge.
Other dishes include jumulleok (marinated pork) and donggeurangttaeng (batter-fried meatballs). Jumulleok is made by seasoning fresh meat, whereas donggeurangttaeng is made by cutting the frozen meat into small pieces, and then marinating it. Older adults usually prefer jumulleok, while the young prefer donggeurangttaeng.

Gwangyang Bulgogi Bonga (광양불고기본가)

2024-03-18

16, Dogok-ro 99-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-8494

Gwangyang Bulgogi Bonga serves Gwangyang bulgogi, a tender and sweet-savory dish made by grilling thinly-sliced beef marinated in soy sauce. The restaurant also offers sogogi gui (grilled beef), yukhoe (beef tartare), and hanu kkotdeungsim (Korean beef rib eye). Another popular dish is hanu deungsim yukjeon (pan-fried battered Korean beef sirloin). There is also a separate lunch menu, namely the Gwangyang Bonga Jeongsik (Gwangyang Bonga set menu) and hanu kkotsal bulgogi (boneless Korean galbi bulgogi).

Chungmuro Busan Bokjip (충무로 부산복집)

2024-02-28

9-1 Jungdae-ro 27-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-404-3227

Chungmuro Busan Bokjip is a puffer fish cuisine restaurant situated near Ogeum Park and Olympic Park. The signature menu is the jajubong maeuntang (spicy tiger puffer fish stew), offering a flavorful and refreshing broth made with fresh puffer fish, green onions, radishes, and kelp. Another popular dish is the spicy and sweet bulgogi with fresh puffer fish. Additionally, the bogeo shabu-shabu (puffer fish shabu-shabu) allows diners to enjoy fresh vegetables and puffer fish cooked at the table. Nearby attractions include Seokchonhosu Lake and Lotte World.

Sura Hanu (수라한우)

2021-07-28

364, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3663-3500

Sura Haru specalizes in Hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), a traditional Korean course meal. The restaurant blends the beauty of traditional hanok with modern design elements for a beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant also features a banquet hall and separate smaller dining rooms for events and gatherings of all types from business to family meetings.

Gwangyang Bulgogi (광양불고기)

2016-10-06

531, Nambusunhwan-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea
+82-2-2697-9999

Bulgogi is a common dish in South Korea, but Gwangyang bulgogi has a unique taste based on a special seasoning that is buried in tradition. The side dishes, not only the bulgogi, are very delicious.

*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government

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