Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Leegachon Myeong-dong Branch is a specialty restaurant featuring Galbi (marinated and grilled beef ribs). A combination of the restaurant’s own special sauce, pure bronze gridiron, and oak tree charcoal creates a unique taste beloved by visitors and locals alike. The spicy galbi jjim (braised beef ribs) is another restaurant specialty.                    


Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

Over 20 years of experience with sweet and sour chicken at Sinpo Dakgangjeong Sinpo Dakgangjeong, located in the market of Incheon's Sinpo-dong, started served Sinpo chicken by the whole, and now has been serving sweet and sour chicken for over 20 years.  


5.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu)

Yeongyang Center main branch is a 52 year-old specialty restaurant in Myeongdong. It specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and tongdak (roasted chicken). In 1960, Yeongyang Center has started to sell tongdak roasted on an electric rotisserie. Since then, the crisp and not-at-all greasy taste has attracted popularity among local Koreans and it has become a must-visit restaurant among foreign tourists. They use chickens provided by directly owned chicken farm and the owner of the restaurant thoroughly manages all the process of cooking even from the ingredients preparation level. Their main menus are samgyetang and tongdak. The Samgyetang features its tender meat and thick broth after boiling for 2 hours and the tongdak features crispy and not-fatty taste of the well-drained chicken. Among the menus, sansam Samgyetang stuffed with wild ginseng powder is the most be-loved menu.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

“Pro Ganjang Gejang” is a restaurant serving soy sauce marinated crab (ganjang gejang). This restaurant opened in 1980 as the first ganjang gejang restaurant in Korea. Since its opening in Sinsa-dong, it has grown in popularity not only among Koreans, but also among foreign visitors. It opened branches in Samseong-dong in Seoul, Haeundae in Busan, and in Tokyo and Osaka in Japan.  


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

For more than 30 years, Gung (궁) has served Gaeseong-style mandu (dumplings). The elderly proprietor, who fled south during the Korean War runs this restaurant with the help of her granddaughters. Characteristic of its delicate taste, Gaeseong mandu stuffing consists of pork and various vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and pumpkin. This restaurant’s mandu is so popular that by late in the day, they often run out. The typical menu includes mandu-jeongol (chowder) and mandu-guk (soup). The chowder is made of various ingredients including mandu, rice cakes, mushrooms, and meat, and serves two to three persons. For several persons, it's recommended to eat bossam (boiled meat slices wrapped in lettuce leaves or kimchi) and Korean-style pancakes. TIP: On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, they make kimchi in front of the restaurant. Be sure to try a sample of fresh kimchi.


4.5/2
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Baekje Samgyetang has been serving delicious pots of samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) for the past 40 years in Myeong-dong, where it is crowded with people. The restaurant had been introduced in various books and magazines and was also featured on television programs. Many tourists are drawn due to the widespread media coverage of the restaurant. Statistically, about 80% of the restaurant's customers are from Japan and China.    


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Located in Shinsadong's Garosu-gil, Sona offers pleasure to both eyes and taste buds. With a hint of traditional French collaborated into American-style desserts, an expert patisserie prepares a dessert course on the spot.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

BuonaSera is a new well-being restaurant serving authentic Italian food, embodying the harmonization of both modern and classical cultures, fashion, and art of Italy. The restaurant was set up with the assistance of Italy's best food/restaurant/brand specialists and serves high-grade food cooked by Chef Paolo de Maria and Korea's Italian cuisine specialists. BuonaSera provides a small community expressing an Italian way of life, rather than a typical restaurant with great food and service.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

This place specializes in shabu shabu with 24 years of tradition that insists on using original Korean beef fillet. This Korean beef is mouthwatering as it is directly delivered from a farm in Gwangju, Jeonnam, each day. The organic seasonal vegetables with shabu shabu, the hand-made soy bean curd and the springy noodles in a rich broth are delightful.*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


5.0/1
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Song Hye-kyo, one of the first-generation Hallyu stars, once again proved her talents last year in K-drama Descendants of the Sun. Recently, she has publically announced her plan to marry another Hallyu star Song Joong-ki in the coming autumn. Jackson Pizza located in Hannam-dong is known to be Song’s favorite pizzeria in Seoul and has appeared in several K-TV shows. f(x)'s Luna has also mentioned of Jackson Pizza’s Chicago-style pizzas and French fries on a K-TV show as “the food items of [her] life.” Song’s go-to choice at the restau