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Halmaejip (할매집)

Halmaejip (할매집)

2017-02-01

1-5, Sajik-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-2608

Not like usual Gamjatang (pork back-bone stew), Halmajip’s Gamjatang uses only bean sprout and leek to make a refreshing soup taste along with red pepper powder, for a spicy flavor.

Piyangkong Halmani (피양콩 할마니)

Piyangkong Halmani (피양콩 할마니)

2017-02-01

30, Samseong-ro 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-508-0476

Piyangkong Halmani serves dishes made with Korean bean ground in a traditional stone grinder by a grandmother from Pyeongyang.

Jungin Myeonok Main Store (정인면옥 본점)

Jungin Myeonok Main Store (정인면옥 본점)

2024-03-15

1F, 10 Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2683-2615

Jungin Myeonok, situated near Yeouido Hangang Park, is a culinary destination specializing in Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). The restaurant offers two types of naengmyeon: the traditional Pyeongyang naengmyeon, which combines buckwheat with starch for a chewier texture, and sunmyeon, crafted purely from buckwheat. Both varieties are served in a deep, flavorful meat broth, complemented by the springy texture of the noodles, providing an authentic and satisfying dining experience.

Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu (임병주 산동 칼국수)

Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu (임병주 산동 칼국수)

2017-02-01

63, Gangnam-daero 37-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3473-7972

Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu offers hand-made noodle dish cooked with fresh ingredients.

Italyjae (이태리재)

Italyjae (이태리재)

2017-02-01

74-9, Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Itaejae, located in a refined side street in Sogyeok-dong, offers authentic traditional Venetian-style Italian cuisine at a reasonable price.

Ogeunnae Dakgalbi (오근내닭갈비)

Ogeunnae Dakgalbi (오근내닭갈비)

2017-02-01

15, Ichon-ro 29-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-0131

Ogeunnae, the old name for Chuncheon, features Chuncheon-style dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) using only fresh leg meat of chickens which give a soft and elastic texture.

Oh Tongyoung (오통영)

Oh Tongyoung (오통영)

2017-02-15

10, Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-544-2377

Oh Tongyoung offers fresh seafood dishes with seafood directly delivered from the ocean.

Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi (충무로 쭈꾸미 불고기)

2024-03-11

11, Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-0803

Opened in 1976, Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi is Michelin-starred restaurant. Their signature dish is jjukkumi (webfoot octopus), which is marinated in hot seasoning using traditional know-how. Grilled over charcoal with pen shells, it offers a perfect dish. The spicy and sweet jjukkumi goes well with the bean sprout soup. When you're done eating, fry up some rice and enjoy a delicious meal.  

Ogane Jokbal (오가네족발)

2024-10-14

21 Nonhyeon-ro 36-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-6608

Ogane Jokbal is known for its jokbal (braised pigs' feet) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Jokbal (braised pigs' feet) refers to pigs’ legs braised for extended periods. The meat comes out of the braising process chewy and flavorful. Saeujeot (salted shrimp) is used as the sauce. Bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles) are also on the menu. Lunch specials include the bossam jeongsik (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork set menu) and naengmakguksu (cold buckwheat noodles). Ogane Jokbal was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2019.

Yukjeon Hoekwan (역전회관)

2024-03-19

47, Tojeong-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-703-0019

Located in Mapo, Yukjeon Hoekwan is a Korean restaurant that has been selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023. It has kept its original taste through four generations. The signature dish is the Bassak bulgogi (thin-sliced bulgogi), which is served without soup and has a moist juiciness, tender texture, and not-too-sweet seasoning. Patrons have the option to other dishes including yukhoe bibimbap (beef tartare bibimbap), nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus), bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork), and samhap (skate, pork, and kimchi combo). In addition, the handcrafted makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) made in their own brewery is a must-try.