Jeju Mawon
 
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)
Situated amongst the 99 traditional Korean buildings in the Jungmun Resort Complex, Jeju Mawon (제주 마원)specializes in horsemeat: perfect for those with a more daring palate.In addition to the main dining room in the central building, the restaurant has a garden and other outdoor facilities for banquets and other special occasions.

Bonjour Hawaii Hongdae Branch
 
Seoul(Mapo-gu)
Bonjour Hawaii is an exotic fusion restaurant. Just by looking taking a glance at parasol rooftop which is by its main entrance, you can tell that the restaurant exudes exotic atmosphere/mood. The interior, small details, and the traditional Hawaiian music will have you mistaken that, in fact, you are at a cafe in Hawaii somewhere. It’s main dishes include, “BBQ Sunset Platter,” (It is a dish that has a set of ingredients: sausage, potato, chicken kebab, shrimp, Korean style pork), and “Cream Curry Udon,” which is just one of its many unique dishes on Bonjour Hawaii’s menu. Also, a pizza so addicting that it is nicknamed, “Drug Pizza,” is its specialty pizza called, “Sushi Pizza,” together with a fruit punch cocktail, you do not have to be jealous of someone who just went on a trip to Hawaii.     Through the restaurant’s appearance in the drama, “Doctors,” it created curiosity in the viewer’s mind. Since after the appearance it has become Hongdae’s, “hot place,” through words by mouth. Specifically, Bonjour Hawaii took on a role of a cafe that the main character Yoo Hae Jung (Park Shin Hae), operated. Back then, the restaurant was called, “ Suni Hawaii,” and Hong Ji Hong (Kim Rae Won), Ryu Hye Jung (Park Shin Hye) who are couples in the drama, “Doctors,” had scenes where they were drinking beer, while enjoying their date.  

Yetchatjip (old teahouse)
 
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
Yetchatjip is a famous teahouse that has also been used as a movie filming set. It is a great place to stop by for a cup of natural traditional Korean tea, or the traditional summer treat patbingsu, made with the old way with shaved ice and homemade red bean topping.

Baerlin
 
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
Opened in 2005 in the middle of Seoul, it’s the only authentic German restaurant in Korea. It’s a wonderful place to experience the German food culture. It’s a comfortable place to dine with your family or friends.- Dishes are prepared by a German chef.- A wide variety of recipes are used to create authentic German dishes.

Nolboo Yuhwangori Jinheukgui
 
Seoul(Songpa-gu)
Nolboo Yuhwang Ori Jinheukgui Jamsil Branch specializes in yuhwang ori jinheukgui (Grilled Herb and Mineral-fed Duck Wrapped in Mud) and smoked whole barbecue duck served with wine or other types of alcoholic beverages. You need to make a reservation because it takes hours to cook a duck in clay. The restaurant has rooms for group dining.

Goam Sikdang Budaejjigae(‘army base stew’, a thick Korean soup)
 
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)
At Goam Sikdang, you can have refreshingly spicy budae jjigae, a stew of sausages, meat and vegetables. The budae jjigae at this restaurant tastes more authentically Korean than Itaewon-style budae jjigae, which usually includes processed cheese. This restaurant is famous in the Itaewon area for its delicious food.   spicy budae jjigae, a stew of sausages, meat and vegetables.            

Samjeon Hoejeon Chobap
 
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
At Samjeon Hoejeon Chobap, you can sit back and relax as fresh sushi dishes such as eel sushi, tuna sushi, salmon sushi, and shrimp sushi come by you on the conveyor belt. The system allows you to avoid waiting for food and pick and choose your favorite dishes. Sushi dishes are made of fresh fish delivered daily so you can rest assured that you’re eating only top quality sushi.The restaurant is conveniently located in central Seoul in the Gwanghwamun area near major landmarks such as City Hall, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, and Cheonggyecheon, making the restaurant a convenient stopover during a busy day of touring.

Bonsuwon Galbi
 
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si)
Beef at Bon Suwon Galbi is sliced thin against the grain and marinated in a sauce made of several dozen ingredients for more than 24 hours. Even the perfect presentation of this tender beat hints of its extraordinary taste. Though the meat is definitely the main dish, another specialty of this restaurant is the soybean paste stew made of homemade soybean paste, which is made from homegrown beans.

Cheongjinok
 
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
Jongno is home to a number of famous haejangguk restaurants, and Cheongjinok (청진옥) is considered the forerunner among them. Opened in 1937, the restaurant has been run by three generations of the same family. Beef bones are simmered for more than 24 hours to make a rich broth, and soybean paste is added to neutralize the meaty odor. Ingredients added to the broth include various vegetables, clotted beef blood, beef intestines, and rice. Always crowded, Cheongjinok is open 24 hours a day.