Seoul(Jung-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Bugeogukjip (formerly “Teojutgol”) is a restaurant behind City Hall in Seoul that has been serving up authentic dried Pollack soup since 1968. Despite a name change, the restaurant has proudly stood in this same location for decades, earning a strong reputation for its dried Pollack soup made using traditional cooking methods. Since the restaurant only serves one thing—dried Pollack soup—there are few preparations to be made and the meal arrives on your table in minutes. Customers are free to serve themselves basic side dishes such as kimchi and can have as many servings of rice as they’d like, allowing diners to enjoy a hearty meal at a low price. While the restaurant’s design and menu may be simple, Bugeogukjip takes pride in its long history and the careful efforts that have earned it a reputation as one of the most notable restaurants in Seoul.  


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

Jongjeom has been open for 25 years. Initially, it was located at the end of Tteok-bokki Street, which is how it earned the name Jongjeom, meaning "the end of the line." (Currently, several other restaurants have opened up around Jeongjeom’s original location). The restaurant serves Sindangdong-style tteok-bokki, which combines red pepper paste and Chinese soybean paste to create a sweet and spicy fare. Another well-known specialty is dakbal (fried chicken feet seasoned with red pepper paste), which is especially popular among secondary school students. Tip: Order tteok-bokki to get a free soda.


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

Table 34 is a restaurant which serves traditional French cuisine with a modern twist. Far from your typical restaurant, Table 34 has an extensive wine cellar housing 1,000 fine wines and several practiced sommeliers at the ready to provide excellent service and make suggestions regarding your wine choice. Executive Sous Chef Nicolas De Visch has worked at Michelin star restaurants in Europe for 20 years and has created a distinguished and prestigious menu to tickle the taste buds of even the pickiest epicurean. As if all this wasn’t enough, Table 34 also boasts a striking interior designed by New York’s acclaimed restaurant designer Toni Chi.


Seoul(Seocho-gu)

The soybean paste made from the beans of Baekryeongdo Island, pork raised on green-tea leaves and the 3-year-fermented kimchi make for a fantastic coordination of tastes. The owner is a member of the Korean Food Study Association and gives a lecture on the kitchen garden kimchi as well. You can have a very special experience at the farm under direct management of the owner of the restaurant, and purchase their famous soybean paste.


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

Samgyetang Maeul is a restaurant that has passed down the secrets of its delicious Samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup) for three generations. Praised for its rich and delicious broth, the restaurant is also known for the unique way it cooks its rice. Instead of cooking the rice in the chicken (the typical method of preparing samgyetang), the rice is boiled in the broth, resulting in a soft, almost porridge-like rice that complements the tender chicken.  


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

"Jain Hoetjip" is a restaurant that has been serving raw fish for over 30 years. Along with the natural raw fish menu, the restaurant also offers , hard-boiled food, and more. Fresh seafood is delivered from the Donghaean Blue Belt area everyday including Daejin, Gajin, Namae, Geumjin, and Jukbyeon Port , for great tasting raw fish.


Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

This is a specialty restaurant of fresh swellfish dishes that have been loved by customers for the past 35 years. Crispy, moist radishes and leeks, and the taste of soup made from sea tangle are memorable. This place gets quite busy during the winter so it is better to make reservations in advance.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Santorini is a Greek restaurant located in Itaewon along ‘Restaurant Street’ located behind the Hamilton Hotel. Decorated in a Mediterranean theme, the restaurant offers authentic Greek food cooked by native Greek chefs. Main dishes include Saganaki (deep-fried chunks of cheese), Gyros (meat barbeque) with pita bread, Souvlaki (skewers of meat), and Moussaka.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Mother’s Office in Cheongdam-dong serves up homemade, European-style burgers made using Angus beef patties, fresh-baked ciabatta buns, and flavorful sauces. Other available menu items include pasta, salad, and a selection of desserts.    


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Just like a restaurant in France, the indoor as well as outdoor tables create a sense of romance. The scenic beauty of Montmartre decorates one of the walls near the outdoor tables.Restaurant specialties are from the Mediterranean seacoast. Mussels from Belgium, located near France, are a treat. The mussels in cream sauce are extremely tender and savory. The most popular is the Brussels mussel dish, made of cream sauce, chopped onions, and parsley. The correct way to enjoy the fries that come with any mussel dish is to dip them in the sauce. Wine is also recommended with mussel or fish cuisine, with around 40 different types available. Ask an employee to help you choose a wine that goes with your meal.