Namwon House (Namwonjip) (남원집)
2016-09-05
1640-31, Sillimbon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul-si
02-886-9198
Namwon House is located on the 3rd floor of Wonjo Minsok Sundae Town. Namwon is the hometown of the original owner who started Namwon House for the first time, which is now operated by his relative. Namwon House’s specialty is its fried Sundae cooked with various vegetables, Pyogo mushrooms, and squid. The scent of Pyogo mushrooms gives off a wonderful aroma. By putting enough perilla seed powder towards the end of cooking, the savory taste of fried Sundae increases. Before eating, a wet towel is served to wash your hands is a nice gesture by the bar.
Ttosuni Sundae (또순이원조순대)
2020-06-16
14, Sillim-ro 59-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-884-7565
“Ttosuni Sundae” first started as a small street stand in 1976 and soon became the biggest sundae (blood sausage) restaurant in Sundae Town. Many people visit Ttosuni Sundae because it has been introduced several times through various mass media. White sundae is the most popular dish due to its delicate taste of fried sundae with various vegetables. Sundae guk (blood sausage soup), as well as fried sundae are frequently enjoyed, especially in winter. The dining area is large enough for group gatherings.
Gaehwaok (개화옥)
2019-08-05
7, Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-549-1459
This restaurant specializes in tasty bulgogi served in an attractive atmosphere. Lightly spiced, and a high-grade beef, bulgogi is cooked on a Korean-style brazier for optimum temperature and taste. Also famous are bossam, consisting of sliced pork and kimchi, and spicy beef and vegetable salad. A delicious meal goes well with a selection of over 50 name value wines for an affordable price.
Gaeseong Mandu Koong (개성만두 궁)
2023-05-24
11-3, Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-9240
Gaeseong Mandu Koong has served Gaeseong-style mandu (dumplings) for more than 30 years. The elderly proprietor, who fled south during the Korean War runs this restaurant with the help of her granddaughters. Characterized by its delicate taste, Gaeseong mandu stuffing consists of pork and various vegetables such as cabbage and pumpkin. This restaurant's mandu is so popular that it sometimes gets sold out even before evening. Typical menu includes mandu-jeongol (hot pot) and mandu-guk (soup). The hot pot is made of various ingredients including mandu, rice cakes, mushrooms, and meat, and serves two to three persons. For several persons, it's recommended to eat bossam (boiled meat slices wrapped in lettuce leaves or kimchi) and Korean-style pancakes.
Fat Grandma's Place (뚱뚱이할머니집)
2016-09-05
174-1, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-2273-5320 / 2279-2714
An elderly lady with fine wrinkles is still in charge of creating the captivating taste of jokbal (steamed pork hock). Originally, the restaurant did not have a name, but customers referred to it as the “Fat Grandma’s Place.” Sure enough, as you enter the restaurant, you will notice a plump, elderly lady with silver hair sitting at the counter. The place is well known for jokbal with an exquisite combination of rich meat and soft fat. Three or four ingredients, including ginger, are added to the simmering broth to eliminate the strong meat smell. When you order a small serving, you are served radish “water” kimchi as well as two small bindaetteok free. You can order additional bindaetteok too, three for 5,000 won. When you order a large serving, you are served four free bindaetteok. Many customers order jaengbanguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles), which goes perfectly with jokbal.
Imun Seolnongtang (이문설농탕)
2022-01-03
38-13, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-6526
Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty seolleongtang for over a hundred years since it first opened in 1907. Even its name has a long history: the word imun comes from Imun-gol, the now-obsolete name of the restaurant’s location, and seolnongtang, an old variation of the word seolleongtang. During the Japanese colonial rule, the restaurant’s regular customers included Gijeong Son, the marathon gold-medalist at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. To make the rich seolleongtang broth, beef meat and bones are simmered for more than 15 hours. Try putting rice and minced green onion in your seolleongtang for a warm and tasty experience. Kkakttugi (diced radish kimchi), provided as a side dish, is also delicious.
Samho Bokjip (삼호복집)
2020-01-07
10, Yonsei-ro 5da-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-337-9019
Opened in 1976, Samho Bokjip specializes in food that uses puffer fish as the main ingredient. The restaurant uses fresh vegetables and savory broth to bring out the best flavors of a puffer fish.
Mabongrim Wonjo Halmeonijip Tteokbokki (마복림원조할머니집떡볶이)
2021-03-29
5, Dasan-ro 35-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-8930
Opened in 1953 by a woman known as Mabongnim, the restaurant takes pride in its 50-plus years of service. As Mabongnim gained popularity, other similar establishments opened nearby, and eventually, formed the now famous “Tteokbokki Street.” The elderly proprietor is well known, even starring in a red-pepper paste (gochujang) ad in the 1990's.
The secret of this restaurant’s tteokbokki lies in the fact that red pepper
paste is mixed with Chinese soybean paste for a sweet and spicy taste, but has now been adopted by other Sindang-dong restaurants. Nevertheless, there is something special about this restaurant’s fare. At present, Mabongnim’s daughters-in-law are running the restaurant.
Chanyangjip (찬양집)
2021-03-29
5, Donhwamun-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-1384
A popular attraction since the early 1970’s, this rather shabby and hard-to-spot restaurant has attracted many customers with its representative menu item, haemul kalguksu (seafood noodle soup). The soup is delicious and plenty enough for a hearty meal compared to its relatively low price. The noodles are chewy as they are freshly prepared every day and the clam-broth soup is full of flavor. The appearnce of this restaurant may seem old, but it's a recommended spot for a simple and delicious meal.
Samwon Garden - Main Branch (삼원가든 본점)
2021-03-22
835, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-548-3030
Large enough to accommodate up to 1,200 guests, Samwon Garden offers an impressive selection of delicious entrees. The bulgogi and the ribs are the establishment’s signatures dishes. In addition to its traditional dining atmosphere, the restaurant is famous for the thick woods and beautiful natural scenery that surrounds its.
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