Food/Restaurant List

Gangwonjeong
 
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)
Gangwonjeong has been around for about 20 years, and is famous for its samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup). The flavor of the broth and tenderness of the chicken are exceptional. Chicken is stuffed with sweet rice, dates, chestnuts, ginko nuts, ginseng, and whole garlic cloves of garlic and garnished with shredded spring onions, sunflower seeds, and black sesame seeds. Kimchi makes the best accompaniment.    

The Min's
 
Seoul(Gangnam-gu)
The MIN’s is a café, which the mother of Chang Min from the boy band 2pm operates. Chang Min frequently visits at the cafe. During the summer, artisan lemonade and ice cream is served, and, during the winter season, organic teas such as lime tea, lemon-ginger tea, and apple-cinnamon tea, which are all made with love, are some of its popular menu choices. For the K-Wave fans who come from abroad, there are menus, which are translated into English, Japanese, and Chinese. Through Twitter, the members of the BTS boy band posted a photo update, which they took at The Min’s cafe to show that they frequent Min’s cafe. The post quickly went viral. Let’s go find messages that BTS members wrote about Min’s cafe!  

Sanchon
 
Seoul(Jongno-gu)
Founded and opened by Monk Jeongsan, Sanchon is a vegan-friendly restaurant that mainly serves temple foods. The dishes found here are a results of Kim Yun-sik, who was inspired by the simple, clean and healthy diet that a Buddhist practitioner taught him years ago. Now, being a top authority on vegetarian food in Korea, Kim Yun-sik helped perfect the standard and quality of temple food.  The dishes are made with all natural ingredients such as vegetables and mountain herbs, and are cooked without chemical additives. The actual dishes served vary by season, and in order to meet the tastes of the general public, the restaurant includes "five spices" (garlic, shallots, mountain leeks, etc.), which monks are typically not allowed to eat. Those who would like their food without these ingredients are asked to make their request at least one day prior to visiting.

Yejeon
 
Incheon(Jemulpo-gu)
Yejeon is considered to be one of the establishments responsible for creating Wolmido Island’s café culture. Located in the middle of Wolmido's Munhwa Street (Culture Street), this English-style red-brick castle offers an authentic traditional British atmosphere in Korea. Yejeon brings guests the experience of British culture as well as a marvelous marine view. Remember to try their top-quality food and enjoy great service in midst of a remarkable atmosphere.

Ogeunnae Dakgalbi
 
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)
Ogeunnae, the old name for Chuncheon, features Chuncheon-style dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) using only fresh leg meat of chickens which give a soft and elastic texture.  

Goobok Mandu
 
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)
Operated by Korean husband and Chinese wife, it offers traditional authentic Chinese dumplings in a small place. Its signature menu, dumpling, passed down to the owner by her grandmother, features different tasty and texture comparing with Korean-style dumpling.      

Nammun Tobang
 
Seoul(Jung-gu)
At this particular establishment, you can taste crushed loach soup in Gyeongsang-do style and fried loach. Smoked duck shabu shabu and vegetables, as well as Smoked duck casserole are also very delicious. *Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government    

Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu Sinchon branch
 
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu)
This Dakgalbi restaurant is located in Sinchon, an area surrounded by universities and populated by students. Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu (춘천집닭갈비막국수)’s most popular dish is Dakgalbi, which is prepared by marinating boneless chicken in spicy red pepper paste and stir-frying it with various ingredients in a large cast iron pan. For an extra tasty treat, try adding an assortment of noodles to the chicken as it cooks. After you’ve finished eating your Dakgalbi, don’t forget to order rice to stir-fry in the pan to soak up the extra, flavorful sauce!The restaurant offers a simple Dakgalbi menu at an affordable price. Thanks to the restaurant’s delicious food, reasonable prices, and casual atmosphere, the restaurant is always full of people.

Cafe Slobbie
 
Seoul(Mapo-gu)
Slobbie is a place for those urbanites who are seeking “slow” food and a "slow" lifestyle that are part of the Slow Food Movement. This eco-friendly organic restaurant directly sources its food ingredients from local producers and uses healthy, wholesome and MSG-free cooking techniques to produce fresh dishes, draft rice wine, homemade deserts and traditional tea. Slobbie also houses an Eco Shop selling eco-friendly items; All Right Table, a cooking class; and Work Room with Kitchen, which hosts open kitchen sessions. The restaurant also publishes "Slobbie Life," a bi-monthly magazine. During the last week of every month, Slobbie holds its "Together Day," where small and medium-sized shops hold a collective campaign under diverse themes. Subsribe to the restaurant's "Eating Proper Meals" program, and you’ll get a coupon with a 10% discount covering 10 to 15 meals.    

Nosabonga Arirang
 
Seoul(Jung-gu)
Arirang offers Korean cuisine with its articulate traditional interior and menus. Most menus are traditionally prepared, along with charcoal grill tables for visitors to cook their own meat. Menus consist of high-grade premium hanu (Korean beef) rib eye, charcoal grilled marinated beef ribs, hot-pot bibimbap, and more. 韓国的なインテリアと味を提供するコリアンレストラン「arirang(アリラン)」。クヌギの炭火で焼く韓国産最上級韓牛霜降りロースや王味付けカルビ、石焼きビビンバ、カルビタンなどを味わうことができます。