Food/Restaurant List

Bonjuk (본죽) is a leading rice porridge franchise restaurant serving a wide range of tasty and healthy juk (rice porridge). With about 1,000 partner stores nationwide and 10 worldwide (USA, Japan, Malaysia), Bonjuk is at the forefront of popularization and globalization of 'juk.' Meanwhile, Bonjuk-Samcheok branch has been recommended in the Michelin Guide for top restaurants.

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.

Named after the Taj Mahal, Taj Palace serves authentic Indian dishes prepared by an Indian chef. The restaurant owner hired the Indian chef in hopes of introducing real Indian food to Korean people. Some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant include tandoori (barbecue) dishes, Indian fried rice called "briyani," toasted bread, Indian beverages, and the “set meal."

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.

As the first Korean shabu shabu restaurant, Jinsang possesses the greatest number of shabu shabu varieties on its menu. Its food and wonderful atmosphere, are not only well known throughout Korea, but have been massively advertised in the United States, Japan, and other countries as well. Jinsang is the only shabu shabu business that currently exports each menu item and sauce to Japan. Currently, it is recognized as the world's best shabu shabu restaurant.

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).

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.

‘Kiso’ refers to the area located in the Gifu Prefecture in Japan where wheat and buckwheat are produced. Kisoya is a Japanese franchise restaurant established in 1988 that specialized in Udon and Donkatsu (pork cutlet). The restaurant only uses wheat and buckwheat produced in Kiso for its Udon and soba and incorporates natural ingredients (instead of MSG) into the udon soup broth to give it its refreshingly clean taste. The most popular set menus are Kisoya Jeongsik, Donkatsu Jeongsik. Also a favorite is the Kimchi Udon, which has been altered to suit the Korean palate.

Immerse yourself in a rich slice of history at the Daerim Warehouse, a beloved landmark nestled in the creative neighborhood of Seongsu-dong. This charming red-brick edifice, brimming with vintage allure, stands as a testament to the city's industrial past as a rice mill in the vibrant 1970s. Carefully restored and transformed into a modern café, the Daerim Warehouse now serves as an enchanting retreat for those seeking a unique and authentic experience. It's where the old world meets the new in the most delightful way. Our dedicated team has painstakingly preserved key elements of the original mill's structure, blending them seamlessly with contemporary aesthetics. This harmonious fusion delivers a distinct ambiance that intrigively draws in and enthralls couples, especially those from the younger generation, yearning for a dash of nostalgia. So why not take a trip back in time? Sip on a cup of our finely brewed coffee while soaking in the café's rustic atmosphere, filled with engaging remnants of the past. Step into a storybook setting and create your own tales in this timeless space, a vibrant tribute to Seongsu-dong's industrial history, and an iconic symbol of the city's metamorphosis. Experience the unmatchable allure of Daerim Warehouse – where tradition meets transformation, history greets the present, and every visit is an intimate rendezvous with the past. It's not just a café, it's a journey through time. Daerim Warehouse, the crowning glory of Seongsu-dong, awaits your discovery.

Myeongdong 1 Beonji (명동1번지) is located on the famous Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street in the lake city of Chuncheon. The restaurant’s main menu is makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles) and dakgalbi, both specialties of Chuncheon that are hearty and delicious!The chopped chicken used to make dakgalbi is 100% domestically produced and is served with fresh vegetables and the restaurant’s signature seasoning. Makguksu, another well-known local specialty, is buckwheat noodles served in cold broth with seasoning on top.