Kudurae Dolssambap (구드래 돌쌈밥) serves the representative foods of Buyeo (the old capital of the ancient Baekje Kingdom) in a traditional setting with soft music and leafy plants both inside and out. Vegetables used in dishes are 100% pesticide and chemical-free. Of the 20-30 different types of the vegetable, diners can enjoy rare vegetables, edible flowers, and herbal greens with medicinal efficacy. The various veggies are particularly tasty when dipped in the restaurant’s homemade sauce.    

Nunnamujip is famous for a North Korean dish called, “Kimchimariguksu”, which is a noodle dish in cold kimchi soup containing toasted laver, a boiled egg, and sesame. The soup is refreshingly cold and a little spicy. For “Kimchimaribap”, a bowl of rice is put into cold kimchi soup instead of noodles. The taste is very unique. In addition to Kimchimari, “Tteokgalbi” is a popular dish on the menu as well.The main restaurant is located in the basement, which has only limited seating capacity with a few tables. As a result, many people usually wait in line for lunch or dinner. A second franchise has opened in a three-story building across the street. To enjoy a quaint atmosphere, the first establishment is better, but the new one’s interior design is much more modern and fancier, giving it a fresh altering look.

Located in Tongin Market, Sonmat Gimbap first opened its store back in 1980. Gimbap has become one of the main specialties to try out in Tongin Market. This particular store is extremely well known amongst Japanese tourists and attracts over 1,000 customers every day.  

Kim Gwangbun’s Pulhyanggi Sonkalguksu boasts a taste made from 16 years of tradition in serving kal-guksu (handmade noodle soup). The menu includes haemul-kal-guksu (noodle soup with various seafood) and bajirak-kal-guksu (noodle soup with clams). One of its hidden secrets to attract people is the meat broth boiled for four to seven hours. Also, the wang-mandu (big sized dumplings) and kimchi are special points at this restaurant. To keep the best freshness, the owner, Kim Gwangbun goes to the fishery market in person to select the ingredients for the day's meals at dawn. The restaurant is comprised of one main two-story building as well as an additional building.

Jonggajip Seolleongtang is the first traditional Seoul-style seolleongtang restaurant in Gwangju. All the dishes are made of 100% pure beef bone stock and top quality ingredients for the best taste and nutrition.

Daejungjip has specialized in Dogani tang (ox knee joint soup) for 60 years. Customers can feel a simple and familiar ambience at the restaurant.  

Ca'del Lupo is an Italian restaurant, closely located to Paris Baguette in Hyoja-dong, Jongno-gu near Gyeongbokgung Palace Station. Though the restaurnat masters delicious homemade Italian cuisine on the inside, the exterior is wholly Korean. This unique combination of Hanok (traditional Korean house) style housing and Western foods is drawing a lot of people to Hyoja-dong. The great mix of both cultures can be seen in the sophisticated decorations and from the amazing food. The herbs they use are picked directly from the restaurant's personal garden. But to enjoy the atmosphere here, you will have to make a reservation far in advance.

Samhui Bullak first opened in 1971 on Chungjangno, and has been in business in Sangmu District for two family generations. The restaurant serves only fresh live octopuses delivered from Muan, Jeollanam-do every day.

Gaya Samgyetang is a place where you can enjoy the genuine taste of Korean food prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Located in Jung-gu, the central area of Seoul, the restaurant is conveniently located near famous tourist attractions like Myeong-dong, Jonggak, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Topgol Park (Pagoda Park).