Bongsan Jjimgalbi
 
Daegu(Jung-gu) ,
Jjimgalbi, steamed beef ribs, is a popular Korean dish. What sets Bongsan Jjimgalbi (봉산찜갈비) apart is that the restaurant serves the ribs in nickel-silver bowls that have higher thermal conductivity, which helps to bring out the best flavor and texture in meat. Furthermore, the popularity of Bongsan Jjimgalbi has given rise to other jjimgalbi restaurants on the same street that is now known as Dongin-dong Jjimgalbi Street. Today, jjimgalbi remains a representative local specialty of Daegu, and one of the most popular Korean dishes among international visitors.

Chungmu Hoetjip
 
Busan(Jung-gu)
Chungmu Hoetjib (충무횟집) is a sliced raw fish restaurant in Busan’s famous Jagalchi Market. The spacious interior is large enough to accommodate groups.  

Mobum Tteok-Bokki 1976 (Sinchon Branch)
 
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu)
Mobum Tteok-bokki was established in 1976 and operations been handed down over 4 generations. Mobum is the originator of chadolbagi tteok-bokki (beef brisket and stir-fried rice cake).  Another unique aspect of Mobum’s tteok-bokki is that the tteok (rice cakes) are specially made and served in 30cm long lengths. Diners then cut the tteok to their desired eating size.  Mobum's representative dish is their chadolbagi tteok-bokki (beef brisket and stir-fried rice cake), but another well known menu item is their whole squid tteok-bokki. Additionally, diners can add garnishes to their tteok-bokki such as noodles, dumplings, and jumeok-bap (riceballs), and more!   

Ojangdong Heungnamjip
 
Seoul(Jung-gu)
Ojangdong Heungnamjip has been serving only authentic North Korean style cold noodles (naengmyeon) over the three generations since 1953. It keeps its same taste of various menu such as gogi-hoe-naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with meat and raw fish), hoe-bibim-naengmyeon (spicy cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish) over 60 years

Gomguksijib
 
Seoul(Jung-gu)
Gomguksi is a soup consisting of handmade noodles and beef slices in a thick and rich beef broth. Gomguksi became famous through word-of-mouth by tourists from the neighboring country of Japan. These days the restaurant is always crowded with people. Also, the side dishes that accompany Gomguksi are extremely delicious.  

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.      

Yu Yuan
 
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
With a name derived from Shanghai's beautiful garden, Yu Yuan displays the glamorous exuberance and abundance of Shanghai in the 1920s. Offered menus are mostly based on Guangdong cuisine along with other Chinese regional specialties such as Bejing Duck.  

Jipbulgui Hwangsogopchang
 
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
Located in Hyoje-dong in Jongno, Jipbul-gui Hwangso Gopchang (짚불구이황소곱창) specializes in straw-fire grilled bull intestines. Oriental herb powders are used to get rid of the smell of the intestines as well as burn away the fat. The use of straw in the fire further reduces the characteristic odor of the meat. Among the specialty restaurants serving the dish, this particular restaurant is quite famous, thanks in part to its appearance on several TV programs.

Kojima
 
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) ,
Park Gyeong Jae's dedication and passion for fresh ingredients play a key role in offering an excellent sushi experience at Kojima.  

Usmania
 
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)
Usmania is a Pakistani restaurant located in Itaewon. The restaurant imports all its ingredients from Pakistan (except for its meats and vegetables) in order to make the dishes as authentic as possible. Dishes are cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven used in just about every household in Pakistan.