Gwangju(Gwangsan-gu)

Songjeong is famous for its tteokgalbi (grilled short rib meat patties), which is one of the five best food items of Gwangju. There are many tteokgalbi restaurants around Gwangsan district office, but Songjeong’s history goes back to 1976 and it is still the original.A good tteokgalbi is made by mixing the meat of beef short ribs and pork bone ribs in a one-to-one ratio and adding acacia honey to make the meat both tender and chewy. The dish is also reasonably priced. The secret to the delicious meat is the sauce, which is made with about 20 natural ingredients like kelp, radish, and green onion and no artificial seasonings. Also a pride of the restaurant is the broth made from pork bones which comes with the tteokgalbi.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Myeongdong is one of the areas of Seoul known for its floating population of temporary residents and tourists. Few restaurants in this part of town have a history of more than 30 years. One of the few that does and has remained a permanent fixture in Myeongdong is Hamheung Myeonok, a Korean restaurant that has gained in popularity over the past few decades mainly through word of mouth. The restaurant is located in a more secluded part of Myeongdong, not far from the Myeongdong Cathedral and is well known for its North Korean-style naengmyeon dishes, especially its mul-naengmyeon and hoe-naengmyeon.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

'The Place Dining' is a casual restaurant situated in the N Seoul Tower that welcomes all guests with the utmost friendliness, and provides a comfortable atmosphere. The beautiful garden roof terrace and sky promenade offer a spectacular view overlooking the N Seoul Tower area. The pasta and pizza are made to order, serving the genuine tastes of Italy. 'The Place Dining' only uses the finest ingredients for all of its dishes, including healthy salads and soups.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The exterior of the restaurant may seem rather humble, but Oriental Roast Chicken’s list of clientele is world class. The small eatery is filled with numerous autographs of K-stars including the two-time Olympic medallist Kim Yuna to Hallyu stars Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Jong-suk, Han Hyo-joo and Ahn Jae-wook. Roasted with glutinous rice, chestnuts and jujubes, the chhicken is juicy and tender, with distinctively nutty and sweet aromas. Take-outs are available as well.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Owned by FNC Entertainment, the agency of FT Island, CN Blue, AOA, Yoo Jae-suk, and numerous other Hallyu stars, FNC WOW is a must-visit spot for all K-pop and K-show fans. Its signature drinks are the Artist Lattes featuring impressive latte art images of Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Hong-gi, and Seol-hyun. As for desserts, the café offers a variety of colorful cakes made with unique recipes. Recommended menu items include the caramel mocha, green tea latte, and fresh fruit ades.  


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Dongdaemun

Kyochon Chicken is one of the largest restaurants that specialized in Korean Fried Chicken. They opened their first store in year 1991 and they managed to expand their business and opened 150 stores within 8 years in year 1999, and they opened branches in the USA and China in year 2007. It’s quite something isn’t it? This also gives a clue to the quality and taste of their chicken that was so widely accepted in the whole of South Korea.                  


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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Café Moon has a trendy interior design and includes a realistic 'moon' mounted on one of the walls. The inside and outside of the café are decorated with hanok designs, designs of traditional Korean houses. The inner courtyard of the grounds is often the stage for a variety of parties and music performances held throughout the year. From the late spring into fall, Café Moon holds musical performances of traditional instruments from around the world. The diners enjoying their meals next to the courtyard need only slide the windows open to let in the beautiful melodies.


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

Studio J is a bar that was created by collaboration between JYP Entertainment and a famous bar in the Chungdam District called Y1975. The bar is setup with a live stage where you can enjoy many varieties of music and new sights; for instance, the LED lights, the stairway, and the grand interior are all designed to make you think of the red carpet. It is a place where the idol group, “Eunneessu,” who debuted through Slamdunk of Sisters, shot their music video for their song “Shut Up.” Also, surprise concerts by JYP entertainment artists such as G Soul, Pak A Yun, and Park Ji Min all happen in Studio J.  


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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Bizeun is a cafe that serves as many as 250 different types of Korean traditional rice cake. Conveniently located alongside a myriad of souvenir stores in one of Seoul's most popular tourist attractions, Bizeun - Insadong Branch offers a wide variety of rice cake and rice pastries. The store also serves such traditional drinks as sikhye (rice punch), sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch), and differen types of tea, as well as frozen beverages.


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

Bo Reum Soei is a restaurant specializing in Jeju black beef. It offers varied cuts of beef including tenderloin and sirloin. Their fresh beef is delivered from a local farm in Jeju, operated by themselves which gives high pride and reliability regarding the beef quality.