Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

An authentic American burger joint along one of the main restaurant streets of Itaewon, ’Smokey Saloon’ (est. 2005) is decorated like an old pub from the American ‘Wild West.’ Visitors may be surprised, however, that the burger restaurant is not filled with the scent of cigarette smoke, but rather the heavenly aroma of quality beef. The restaurant is famous for serving up thick beef patties that are seasoned only with salt and pepper, preserving the juicy flavor of the meat. The representative burger, the ‘Smoky Burger’ (a thick patty with roasted bacon, sauce, and cheese) is a customer favorite.


Gwangju(Seo-gu)

Songhak Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant with a history of over 20 years. The spacious interior makes it a perfect venue for hosting large events. Moreover, the restaurant was recognized for "The Most Delicious Food" by the Gwangju Metroplitan City for two consecutive years.


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu)

Located near the back gate of Ewha Womans University, Sokran (석란) is a Korean restaurant with 20 years of history. Originally a small restaurant, Sokran has continued to expand over the years and can now seat up to 170 guests. The restaurant has been privileged to be featured in numerous books (both at home and abroad) as one of Korea’s most representative restaurants.Popular menu items include the Royal Table d’Hote and the Sokran Table d’Hote. Another crowd favorite is the Gaeseong Joraengi Rice Cake Soup that has long, white rice cakes that look like caterpillars and are shaped using a wooden knife.


Busan(Dongnae-gu)

Dong Nae Byel Jang (동래별장) in Busan is a villa with over a century of history. The villa boasts a large garden infused with Korean and Japanese styles, pine trees that are 200 to 300 years old, as well as a pagoda and a traditional-style house that are of cultural heritage value. Also, it has long been the cradle of song and dance heritage. Today, it is well known for its Korean restaurant, Song Hyang, that serves traditional royal cuisine. Finally, the combination of old charm with a unique dining experience makes Dong Nae Byel Jang a popular venue for various special events and family gatherings.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

Since its opening in 1998, Cheongsa Chorong has been one of the most popular restaurants in Itaewon, particularly among Japanese and Chinese tourists. It serves a wide variety of traditional Korean dishes and stages 30-minutes shows featuring traditional Korean performances including seungmu (Buddhist Dance), taepyeongmu (Great Peace Dance), and janggochum (Drum Dance) at 7:00pm every night.


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

The dishes are tasty and healthy because the table d’hote of the season is cooked with carefully chosen seasonal ingredients. Table d’hote with blue crabs marinated in soy sauce and table d’hote of steamed beef ribs are famous for their consistant taste. Blue crabs marinated in soy sauce, pan-fried flour dough with meat, fish and vegetables with egg, steamed beef ribs and sashimi are very good. *Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


Busan(Busanjin-gu)

Samihun serves hansik (Korean food), such as sutbul galbi (short ribs), shabu-shabu, and galbi-tang (short rib soup).


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Potala is the sole restaurant in the city specializing in Tibetan food. Visitors can sit in a beautifully-decorated room and enjoy real local Tibetan dishes. The restauraunt also offers food from India and Nepal, and is run by a Tibetan refugee.      


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan