Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Mammoth Bakery, serving fresh baked goods for the last 40 years, has been recommanded by Michelin Green Guide South Korea. The most popular items are seasonal pies (strawberry pies and blueberry pies), cream cheese bread, and citron pound cake. Macaroons, morning breads and cakes are also customer favorites.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

On Ne Sait Jamais is a French phrase which, roughly translated, means "you never know." On Ne Sait Jamais in Seoul is a popular dessert shop and cafe that offers delicious baked treats with a fun Korean sauna-inspired interior. There are four signature desserts that are always offered as well as a traditional tiramisu. Other menu items are updated frequently. There is coffee and imported beer for sale in addition to the desserts.  


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(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

A popular attraction since the early 1970’s, this rather shabby and hard-to-spot restaurant has attracted many customers with its representative menu item, haemul kalguksu (seafood noodle soup). The soup is delicious and plenty enough for a hearty meal compared to its relatively low price. The noodles are chewy as they are freshly prepared every day and the clam-broth soup is full of flavor. The appearnce of this restaurant may seem old, but it's a recommended spot for a simple and delicous meal.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Jjimgalbi, steamed beef ribs, is a popular Korean dish. What sets Bongsan Jjimgalbi (봉산찜갈비) apart is that the restaurant serves the ribs in nickel-silver bowls that have higher thermal conductivity, which helps to bring out the best flavor and texture in meat. Furthermore, the popularity of Bongsan Jjimgalbi has given rise to other jjimgalbi restaurants on the same street that is now known as Dongin-dong Jjimgalbi Street. Today, jjimgalbi remains a representative local specialty of Daegu, and one of the most popular Korean dishes among international visitors.


Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Chungmu Hoetjib (충무횟집) is a sliced raw fish restaurant in Busan’s famous Jagalchi Market. The spacious interior is large enough to accommodate groups.  


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Sinchon・Ewha Womans University

Mobum Tteok-bokki was established in 1976 and operations been handed down over 4 generations. Mobum is the originator of chadolbagi tteok-bokki (beef brisket and stir-fried rice cake).  Another unique aspect of Mobum’s tteok-bokki is that the tteok (rice cakes) are specially made and served in 30cm long lengths. Diners then cut the tteok to their desired eating size.  Mobum's representative dish is their chadolbagi tteok-bokki (beef brisket and stir-fried rice cake), but another well known menu item is their whole squid tteok-bokki. Additionally, diners can add garnishes to their tteok-bokki such as noodles, dumplings, and jumeok-bap (riceballs), and more!   


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

Ojangdong Heungnamjip has been serving only authentic North Korean style cold noodles (naengmyeon) over the three generations since 1953. It keeps its same taste of various menu such as gogi-hoe-naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with meat and raw fish), hoe-bibim-naengmyeon (spicy cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish) over 60 years


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Gomguksi is a soup consisting of handmade noodles and beef slices in a thick and rich beef broth. Gomguksi became famous through word-of-mouth by tourists from the neighboring country of Japan. These days the restaurant is always crowded with people. Also, the side dishes that accompany Gomguksi are extremely delicious.  


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Jongno is home to a number of famous haejangguk restaurants, and Cheongjinok (청진옥) is considered the forerunner among them. Opened in 1937, the restaurant has been run by three generations of the same family. Beef bones are simmered for more than 24 hours to make a rich broth, and soybean paste is added to neutralize the meaty odor. Ingredients added to the broth include various vegetables, clotted beef blood, beef intestines, and rice. Always crowded, Cheongjinok is open 24 hours a day.