Suyeonsanbang, a traditional Korean tea house located in Seongbuk-dong, was originally the house where the late Korean author Lee Tae-Jun wrote many of his books. Now, his estate has opened Suyeonsanbang’s doors to the public in the form of a charming and peaceful tea house. Famous for its savory tea, beautiful nature, and rich history, Suyeonsanbang has been covered by a variety of foreign media outlets like NHK (Japan), BBC (UK), French TV channels, and numerous Japanese magazines. To take a break during the summer heat, visitors come to Suyeonsanbang to try their patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), one of its summer specialties. So come relax and be inspired in this traditional Hanok tea house.

Hankookjib literally means 'Korean house.' The restaurant serves Jeonju bibimbap, kongnamul haejangguk (spicy bean sprout soup), sagol gomtang (thick beef bone soup), doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), and samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Many well-known figures, including former presidents of Korea, have been sited as enjoying the authentic Jeonju bibimbap here.  

Naneungi is a restaurant specializing in mushroom cuisine. Using exquisite and nutritious neungi mushrooms, Naneungi is dedicated to serving delicious health food to visitors.

Ganga is an Indian spelling of “Ganges,” a river that flows through Northern India. Dishes at Ganga are prepared by a chef from India with over 20 years of experience. The restaurant has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity among Korean diners and is usually packed with people every day of the week.Some of the most popular food items include marinated tandoori chicken, tandoor-baked naan, fresh tomatoes with cream, and chicken makhani made of tender chicken, cheese, and curry. If you’re new to Indian cuisine and aren’t used to such strong flavors, curry dishes like palak paneer, chicken makhani, beef dopiaza, as well as tandoori chicken, and tandoori prawn are a flavorful, yet mild way to step into the world of Indian cuisine. Curry dishes are especially good when eaten with 'naan,' traditional Indian bread.

Santorini is a Greek restaurant located in Itaewon along ‘Restaurant Street’ located behind the Hamilton Hotel. Decorated in a Mediterranean theme, the restaurant offers authentic Greek food cooked by native Greek chefs. Main dishes include Saganaki (deep-fried chunks of cheese), Gyros (meat barbeque) with pita bread, Souvlaki (skewers of meat), and Moussaka.

The first (and main) Chloris cafe was opened in Sinchon in 2004 with a motif reminiscent of the historic Salon de The on Saint Michel Street in Paris. Select tea brands are imported from Europe and blended together in a carefully calculated ratio, resulting in Chloris’ unique and flavorful signature tea. The tea café, which is located just off a busy street, offers the laid-back ambiance of a French house in the countryside and is even graced by clusters of beautiful magnolias and lilacs.    

Sintoburi (신토불이), behind the Lotte Department Store (Seomyeon branch), is a Korean restaurant specializing in Bossam and Jokbal. Known for its reasonable prices and generous portions as well as its tender meat and great-tasting kimchi, the restaurant offers a traditional Korean meal experience for diners of all ages. The interior of the restaurant is decorated like a traditional wooden porch, x_heightening the friendly, comfortable atmosphere.

Mingles creates a new taste based on traditional Korean cuisine. It offers various selections depending on one’s favorite flavors through a tasting guide introduced on the menu board.

Choedaegamne is a traditional restaurant with a cozy garden and a pond. It is located at the end of the alley next to Inside Plaza. At this famous restaurant located in Insa-dong, a traditional interior is enhanced by the date trees planted in between tables. Various dishes are available such as Ssambapjeongshik with organic vegetables, beef shabu shabu using beef stock and fresh tender galbi (ribs) which are purchased daily.