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)

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(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Nak Won is a Korean restaurant located in a natural setting. It has a large clean hall and traditional Korean-style rooms for family, business, and other forms of group dining. Nak Won has a large garden with trees and grass. It’s been specializing in galbi for 26 years.


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(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan


Seoul(Seongbuk-gu)

In business for more than 40 years, Seongbukdong Dwaejigalbijip (성북동 돼지갈비집) has become a local legend thanks to its simple but savory menu. Pork served at the restaurant is marinated overnight in a special sauce, which infuses the meat with rich flavors that are released when the meat is grilled and the fat drips off. The restaurant’s main dishes include Dwaeji Galbi and Dwaeji Bulgogi Baekban (set meal with Bulgogi meat grilled over the fire).


Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , Former Jeju

               


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

Subaru is operated by a chef who lived in Japan and was attracted by Japanese-style soba. He serves tasty soba based on his experience in a modest restaurant.


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

Since 1975, Gami has been a beloved Korean diner specializing in noodle dishes. Any local would agree that recommending just one item to try at Gami is near impossible, so we will list a few of our favorites: udong (udon), bibim-guksu (noodles with veggie, meat and spicy sauce), bajirak-cham-guksu (noodle soup with clams), gul-kalguksu (hand-rolled noodle soup with oyster), dak-kalguksu (hand-rolled noodle in chicken broth), Gaseuo Udong (Katsuo udon), jjolmyeon (chewy cold noodle), dolsot-bibimbap (bibimbap in a hot stone pot), doenjang-jjigae (soybean paste stew), and kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew). The hand-rolled rice dishes (think onigiri) have persisted as a long standing favorite as well. And if you have room after a delicious meal, then try their shaved ice deserts, an especially refreshing treat in the summer.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Ocean Sky's view includes Dongbaekseom Island and the white sandy beaches of Haeundae. Ocean Sky is a popular restaurant that often hosts live stage performances. The restaurant has many different views and dining areas to choose from.