Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Operated by Korean husband and Chinese wife, it offers traditional authentic Chinese dumplings in a small place. Its signature menu, dumpling, passed down to the owner by her grandmother, features different tasty and texture comparing with Korean-style dumpling.      


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Luden Loquen SPACE (Cafe LN) is a unique hanok cafe, located at the end of the alley where Bukcheon Hanok Village starts. The cafe is not just an average café where you can drink tea or coffee but because of location and design it has an added sense of cultural value. Locals come to enjoy the best tea in town, brewed using high quality tea leaves with information on its origin attached. (For example, the gukhwa-cha (chrysanthemum tea) at the café comes from the Andong region.) In addition to traditional drinks and sweets, the coffee shop offers a variety treats that combines Korean ingredients and modern desserts. The hanok (traditional Korean house) building has been reinterpreted through a modern design.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Arirang offers Korean cuisine with its articulate traditional interior and menus. Most menus are traditionally prepared, along with charcoal grill tables for visitors to cook their own meat. Menus consist of high-grade premium hanu (Korean beef) rib eye, charcoal grilled marinated beef ribs, hot-pot bibimbap, and more. 韓国的なインテリアと味を提供するコリアンレストラン「arirang(アリラン)」。クヌギの炭火で焼く韓国産最上級韓牛霜降りロースや王味付けカルビ、石焼きビビンバ、カルビタンなどを味わうことができます。      


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

Neung Ra Do (Gangnam Branch) features plain Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).    


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

Twenty Four Seasons presents seasonal Korean cuisines inspired by the 24 solar terms of seasonal divisions used for effective farming in the past. The restaurant brings out innovative flavors using Korea's traditional cooking methods.  


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Sinsadong・Garosu-gil

At this restaurant, Pyeongyang-style handmade mandu (dumplings) casserole and Korean royal casserole are made in the traditional way and are very tempting. This restaurant has been around for 50 years and has been run by the same family in Pyeongan-do for three generations . Pyeongan-do Obuja is an ideal place to bring a special guest.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Sinsadong・Garosu-gil

A number of A-list Hallyu stars, including Kim Tae-hee, Park Bo-gum and Park Han-byeol are frequent diners at Dure Guksu. Having been featured in numerous Korean TV shows, the most popular dishes on the menu include the signature beef noodle soup, bibim guksu (spicy cold noodles) and bibimbap (mixed rice bowl). During dinner service, gopchang jeongol (beef tripe stew) is often paired with soju (distilled rice liquor). Rice stir-fried with vegetables in the same pot makes for the perfect finale for a laid-back dining experience. Please note that there is usually a long wait during lunch and dinner hours.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Namdaemun・Seoul-Station

At this particular establishment, you can taste crushed loach soup in Gyeongsang-do style and fried loach. Smoked duck shabu shabu and vegetables, as well as Smoked duck casserole are also very delicious. *Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government    


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Jungin Myeonok offers Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), passed down to the owner from parents who came from North Korea. ​


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Ogeunnae, the old name for Chuncheon, features Chuncheon-style dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) using only fresh leg meat of chickens which give a soft and elastic texture.