Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Featured in the New York Times in 2004, Cafe74 is a trendy restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, with an elegant interior and many famous faces as regulars.


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Jeonju, also known as the 'flavorful city of Honam region' has a lot to offer when it comes to Korean traditional food as well as royal cuisines. 'Goong' is one restaurant that serves royal cuisine. Located in Jeonju Hanok Village, Goong serves rich, flavorful royal dishes using quality ingredients and natural seasoning from the Honam region. The distinguishable recipes Goong uses came from the late Hwang Hae-seong, who was the master of Korean royal cuisine. These special recipes have been passing down and adding to with the local taste of Jeonju. All cuisines are served in quality brassware made by Lee Bong-ju (Important Intangible Cultural Property holder) who was appointed as one of the country's great cultural assets. Taste the true flavor of Korean cuisine at Goong while visiting Jeonju Hanok Village, which was dubbed ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO. The place is sure to provide you with a unique and tasty experience with authentic and healthy local food that will please your five senses!


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

Nodeulgang is famous for croaker, a type of fish eaten (particularly in summer) for its energizing properties. The croaker is cured, giving the fish a nice firmness. After the croaker sashimi, a soup is served, made with the same fish. In addition to the croaker, their hongeo samhap (a combination of three ingredients: aged skate, boiled pork, and fermented kimchi) also tastes great.  


Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Damun (다문) is housed in several hanok (traditional Korean buildings) in the Hanok Village of Gyo-dong, Jeonju-si. In business at the same location for over four decades, Damun serves cuisine that is completely free of MSG and made using only fresh seasonal ingredients. All dishes are made to order, ensuring only the freshest quality and taste. The restaurant is famous throughout Jeonju for its simple yet delicious food.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

Samarikant is an Uzbekistan restaurant owned by an Uzbek couple that serves authentic Uzbekistani foods (beef, lamb, bread, and noodles) cooked by the owners themselves. On weekends, the simple but exotic restaurant is crowded with groups of Uzbek friends enjoying food while watching Uzbekistan TV programs. For non-Uzbeks, it is a rare place to try out authentic Uzbek dishes and listen to the music of Uzbekistan playing softly in the background. Located close to the Dongdaemun Market and Migliore, the restaurant is relatively easy to find.


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

Max Brenner is a New York based franchise chocolate shop well-known among chocolate aficionados. A wide variety of menus is offered including desserts using chocolate fondue and the shop’s most popular menu, chocolate chunk pizza.


Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Quality Korean beef is cut into bite-size pieces before being marinated in a mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic. The beef is grilled on charcoal to drain the fat and make the beef juicier. It is served with a number of small and savory side dishes like spicy cabbage (kimchi), Korean sweet pumpkin pancake (jeon), and others.


Gyeonggi-do(Gwacheon-si) , Seoul Grand Park

Gyeongmajang Orijip is a Korean restaurant specializing in Yuhwang Ori Jinheuk-gui (grilled herb and mineral-fed duck wrapped in mud), Hunje (smoked barbecue duck), Baeksuk (boiled duck stuffed with glutinous rice and ginseng), and Jeongol (duck casserole). Moreover, the restaurant is located near popular recreational facilities such as Seoul Race Park, Seoul Grand Park (zoo and botanical garden), and Gwacheon National Science Museum. ​


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

This restaurant has been famous for its charcoal-grilled food since 1972, and is especially well known for its spicy seasoning made from powdered red pepper, garlic, and ginger. Pork is mixed with the seasoning, giving it the characteristic red color and unique flavor, and then grilled over hot coals. While it is popular among Koreans who like spicy food, it might be a bit too hot for foreign customers. Other dishes include jumulleok (grilled seasoned meat) and donggeurangttaeng (meat patties). Jumulleok is made by seasoning fresh meat, whereas donggeurangttaeng is made by cutting the frozen meat into small pieces, and then marinating it. Older adults usually prefer jumulleok, while the young prefer donggeurangttaeng. TIP: Make sure to wear one of the aprons, which is next to each table, to protect your clothing while you are grilling the meat.  


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

The place with the most tuna fishing boats and tuna provisions is "Sajo Tuna." "Sajo Tuna" receives considerable recognition from tuna maniacs. The greatest advantage is that guests can taste a wide variety of the freshest tuna. All tuna specials are made from only the highest-grade tuna, caught in only the best-tasting regions. The standard menu consists of an iron pot broil, hard-boiled tuna head, grilled tuna, and fried tuna. Also various hard-to-find alcoholic drinks are available at the restaurant to go along with your meals.