Tombola (톰볼라)
2020-04-27
16, Seorae-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-593-4660
Located in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Tombola is an Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and rustic cuisine. The restaurant’s relaxed, yet vibrant atmosphere makes for an ambience that is friendly, but at the same time exotic. Diners can enjoy excellent Italian home-cooked dishes like pizza and pasta at affordable prices, making this particular eatery incredibly popular (reservations strongly recommended!). The most popular menu item is the gratin that comes slathered with cheese.
Sanchon (산촌)
2019-06-13
30-13, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-0312
Founded and opened by Monk Jeongsan,
Sanchon is a
vegan-friendly restaurant that mainly serves temple foods. The
dishes found here are a results of Kim Yun-sik, who was inspired
by the simple, clean and healthy diet that a Buddhist practitioner taught
him years ago. Now, being a top authority on vegetarian
food in Korea, Kim Yun-sik helped perfect the standard and quality of
temple food.
The dishes are made with all natural ingredients such as vegetables and mountain herbs, and are cooked without chemical additives. The actual dishes served vary by season, and in order to meet the tastes of the general public, the
restaurant includes "five spices" (garlic, shallots, mountain leeks, etc.), which monks are typically not allowed to eat. Those who would like their food without these ingredients are asked to make their request at least one day prior to visiting.
Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (춘천집닭갈비막국수)
2019-12-24
1, Yonsei-ro 5ga-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-2361
This Dakgalbi restaurant is located in Sinchon, an area surrounded by universities and populated by students. Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu’s most popular dish is Dakgalbi, which is prepared by marinating boneless chicken in spicy red pepper paste and stir-frying it with various ingredients in a large cast iron pan. For an extra tasty treat, try adding an assortment of noodles to the chicken as it cooks. After you’ve finished eating your Dakgalbi, don’t forget to order rice to stir-fry in the pan to soak up the extra, flavorful sauce!
The restaurant offers a simple Dakgalbi menu at an affordable price. Thanks to the restaurant’s delicious food, reasonable prices, and casual atmosphere, the restaurant is always full of people.
Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (Jin Ok-hwa Original Chicken Restaurant) (진옥화할매원조닭한마리)
2024-11-28
18, Jong-ro 40ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9666
Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari first opened its doors in 1978 and has continued to be a much-loved restaurant on Jongno 5-ga for the past 30 years. The restaurant only uses fresh young chickens, which are about 35 days old, and minimal seasoning to allow diners to fully enjoy the tenderness of the meat. Dip your chicken in the special marinade sauce and couple it with a helping of Kalguksu (a noodle dish) for a perfect meal combination.
Jaha Sonmandu (자하손만두)
2021-03-29
12, Baekseokdong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-379-2648
Located in Buam-dong, Jaha Sonmandu is a restaurant specializing in Korean hand-made stuffed dumplings. Though the restaurant’s exterior is that of a classic restaurant, the succulent flavors of the food are reminiscent of grandma’s cooking — timeless and full of love.
Seongbukdong Dwaejigalbi (성북동 돼지갈비)
2019-12-24
115, Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-2420
In business for more than 40 years, Seongbukdong Dwaejigalbijip has become a local legend thanks to its simple but savory menu. Pork served at the restaurant is marinated overnight in a special sauce, which infuses the meat with rich flavors that are released when the meat is grilled and the fat drips off. The restaurant’s main dishes include dwaeji galbi (grilled pork ribs) and dwaeji bulgogi baekban (set meal with bulgogi meat grilled over the fire).
Nwijo (뉘조)
2024-11-28
27, Insadong 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-9311
Nwijo (뉘조) is a Korean restaurant specializing in wild vegetable cuisine. The name ‘Nwijo’ means ‘the god of the silkworm,’ and likens wild vegetables to silkworms in that both can be eaten in their entirety. The restaurant serves original full-course Korean meals that are prepared using hundreds of kinds of wild vegetables, including special seasonal vegetables.
A typical full-course meal starts with delicious pumpkin porridge, followed by seasoned wild vegetables, root vegetable ssam (condiments wrapped in vegetable leaves), slices of boiled meat, and steamed lotus leaf-wrapped rice served with jjigae (Korean stew) and various side dishes. This kind of traditional feast is pleasing to both the eye and the palate and is topped off with sikhye (traditional sweet rice drink). Lunch specials are also available.
Dugahun (두가헌)
2020-05-07
14, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-2100
The wine restaurant, dugahun, is located in the backyard of Gallery Hyundai on Samcheong-dong Road. As the name Dugahun, translated ‘a very beautiful house’, implies, the restaurant is characterized by its exquisite, antique architecture that dates back to the 1910s. Combining fine Western dining and a wide selection of wines with a beautiful hanok interior, dugahun provides visitors with a unique dining experience. For an added element of culture, visit Gallery dugahun (the adjacent Russian-style brick building) and take a look at the array of domestic and international artwork on display.
Jeongsikdang (정식당)
2021-03-24
11, Seolleung-ro, 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-517-4654
It’s a 2020 Michelin Guide restaurant. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is beef tenderloin steak.
POOM SEOUL (품 서울)
2021-10-13
49, Duteopbawi-ro 60-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-9007
Poom Seoul is a Korean restaurant serving traditional banga cuisine (cuisine of the royal or noble class) with a modern twist. The restaurant offers a different menu every season, using only the highest quality seasonal ingredients and placing priority on food safety, quality producers, and high meat grades. Diners can feel the care taken by the chef by the exquisite beauty and flavor of each dish that is served as part of the course meal.
Vegetarian course meals are also available and private rooms can be reserved for groups of 6 to 16 people. Diners must make their reservation and place their orders at least one day prior to visit.
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