Sanchon (산촌)

9.5Km 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.

Sigol Bossam (시골보쌈)

9.5Km 2024-10-14

25 Bangbaecheon-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3473-7358

Potato Ongsim is also a popular dish. The best menu at this restaurant is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Hwangsaengga Kalguksu (황생가칼국수)

9.5Km 2024-03-18

78 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-739-6334

Hwangsaengga Kalguksu is a specialty restaurant located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, known for its kalguksu (noodle soup). Kalguksu is a type of noodle soup made by thinly slicing dough into noodles with a knife and boiling them in a broth made from beef bones, clams, or seafood. Their menu includes options like wang mandu (jumbo mandu), hanu suyuk (boiled Korean beef slices), kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup), beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), and mandutguk (mandu soup). It was selected as a Michelin Guide Seoul 2023 restaurant.

Donghwa Maeul Janchinnal (동화마을잔칫날)

9.5Km 2021-03-27

287-50, Geumnanghwa-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2665-1555

You can enjoy delicious noodles at reasonable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy noodles.

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art (경인미술관)

9.5Km 2024-03-04

11-4, Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-4448

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art is located in Insa-dong. It has six exhibition rooms, an atelier, an outdoor exhibition area, and a traditional tea house. It hosts outdoor concerts in spring and fall, and Q&A sessions with authors can also be found as well. The traditional tea house offers about 15 types of traditional Korean tea in a space that overlooks the garden.

Jeontong Dawon (전통다원)

9.5Km 2024-03-18

11-4 Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-6305

Jeontong Dawon is a hanok-style tea house located in Insa-dong. It offers seating both inside the hanok and in the outdoor garden, allowing guests to choose their preferred spot. Visitors can enjoy various types of traditional Korean tea along with traditional Korean snacks such as yugwa (fried rice sweet). It is situated within the Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art premises, offering the opportunity to explore the museum as well.

Haniljang (한일장)

9.5Km 2021-03-19

94, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2265-7707

A bulgogi specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. The most famous menu is Korean beef bulgogi set menu. Experience bulgogi, a Korean traditional dish.

Insa-dong Maneul Bossam (인사동마늘보쌈)

9.5Km 2024-03-18

12-5 Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7885

Insa-dong Maneul Bossam is a Korean restaurant nestled in the alleys of Insa-dong. Specializing in dishes like maneul bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork and garlic), kimchi jjim (braised kimchi), nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus), buchujeon (chive pancake), kimchijeon (kimchi pancake), yeolmu naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with young summer radish kimchi), and bam makgeolli (unrefined chestnut rice wine). Their signature dish, the bossam jeongsik (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork set menu), features pork belly boiled in a secret broth, served with a sweet garlic sauce for dipping, along with seaweed soup, fresh vegetables for wrapping, dried radish salad, and side dishes. They also offer set menus for two people, and neomu hansang set menu.

POPOLARITA (포폴라리타)

9.5Km 2021-03-30

41, Sapyeong-daero 22-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-593-2340

It is the first Italian restaurant in Seorae Village. The best menu at this restaurant is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Isu Jokbal (이수족발)

9.5Km 2021-03-29

42, Bangbaecheon-ro 4-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-534-0303

A place that serves Jokbal (pig’s feet) using Korean pork. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

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