Opened in 1991, Jihwaja hopes to introduce ‘Royal Cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty’ (Intangible Cultural Property No. 38) to the public. Using fresh seasonal ingredients all year-round, it is recognized as the best royal cuisine restaurant in Korea. Here you can experience the unique food culture and the secret recipes of the family of Hwang Hye-seong using all your five senses.

Located in Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si, Namu (나무) is a dining café with a relaxing and casual atmosphere. Inspired by the novel, ‘My Sweet Orange Tree’ the café seeks to give visitors a sense of comfort, just as the tree in the novel gave the main character, Jeje.The café has a wide terrace of more than 300 m² and features a simple yet sophisticated interior design particularly beloved by its female customers. At the café, you can enjoy both meals and dessert/coffee. After 9:00 pm, the ambience of changes as the lights dim and wine and cocktails are served.

Taco Chilichili serves high-quality taco dishes that are simple, delicious, and reasonably priced. Though food at the restaurant differs somewhat from traditional Mexican cuisine, the quesadillas, and rice-filled burritos will still be sure to tantalize your taste buds. Indoor dining areas are located on the first and second floors of the restaurant; there is also an outdoor dining area on the second floor, where you can enjoy an exotic atmosphere as you eat. The dining area on the first floor only has a few tables and can be noisier, but it also gives diners the unique experience of seeing their food as it’s prepared. For a quieter and more open dining experience, head up to the wider seating sections on the second floor.

This is the place you come back to because of the memorable taste. The marbling of the meat is so even that it looks like a piece of art. This is the right place to visit if you would like to treat your family or important guests. *Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government    

Ugly Stove highlights the innate value of natural ingredients, using "ugly" fruits and vegetables grown in a natural environment, rather than being enhanced with artificial flavors. All ingredients are delivered at dawn each day to ensure that the freshness of each dish. The restaurant also makes its own bread and cheese each morning. Ugly Stove strives to create each item on the menu with fresh ingredients each day.

Situated in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul, Wonjo Ssambabjib opened in 1993. The restaurant uses around 30 different types of fresh vegetables along with ssamjang made from soybean paste. The dishes at the restaurant, the most popular being planed pork belly, are so unique that the restaurant has even had some of the recipes patented!

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai in Seoul specializes in Thai cuisine.    

Haeundae beach has shallow waters and the difference between high and low tides is small. The facilities are also well maintained, making this first rate beach a popular summer holiday destination. Donbaekseom Hoetjip is a nearby gourmet restaurant. It is a three story white building with a curved glass front on the second floor. The hearty modeum-hoe (assorted sliced raw fish) is the flagship dish of this restaurant. The portion is quite filling, despite the deceptively low price. You can enjoy the fresh raw fish of Busan, or any of the other dishes such as hoe-deopbap (raw fish bibimbap) and maeun-tang (spicy fish stew) which are also tasty.

Samonim Dongaseu is a popular dongaseu (pork cutlet) restaurant despite its location hidden in the alleys. The fresh salad and butter-roast potato are served with the thick and crispy meat. The amount served is plentiful enough to satisfy even the hunger of any grown man.

Located at the end of Samcheon-dong Street, Bukmakgol is a Hanok (Korean house) restaurant, offering thick beef ribs and cabbage wraps with pork and garlic.