Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Tongin Market is the place to go for traditional gireum tteok-bokki. The market is well-known as the best place in Korea for gireum tteok-bokki, and even foreign tourists come to have a taste. Gireum tteok-bokki is made by stir-frying rice cakes in oil and seasonings. There are two types of gireum tteok-bokki sold here. One kind is seasoned with just oil and soy sauce; the other is seasoned with spicy red pepper flakes and oil. Three of Tongshin Market’s gireum tteok-bokki eateries are particularly famous and popular. One such eatery is Original Grandmother's Gireum Tteok-Bokki. The shop has been featured on TV programs. Another is Hyoja-dong’s Old School Tteok-Bokki, once visited by John Kerry in 2014 while he was the U.S. Secretary of State.  


Busan(Jung-gu)

This restaurant specializes in samgye-tang (ginseng chicken soup) and has had 60 years of tradition in Nampo-dong. It has been family run for many generations.


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

The restaurant is famous for spicy naengmyeon and has been around since 1983. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is cold buckwheat noodles.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Busan Sikdang has been operated in one location since 1976. They offer clean and plain soup and properly-cooked rice prepared upon the customers' arrival.  


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

Jangwidong Yuseong Jip (장위동유성집) is located 200m away from Myeongdong Station, this restaurant specializes in beef sirloin grilled over charcoal. It is famous for its affordable prices and great tasting menu, which satisfies both locals and travelers. Spacious facilities (about 165 m²) and a comfortable atmosphere have also added to the establishment’s popularity. English service is available.


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

Mingles creates a new taste based on traditional Korean cuisine. It offers various selections depending on one’s favorite flavors through a tasting guide introduced on the menu board.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Hwaroyeon Myeong-dong Branch is the place to go if you want to try real charcoal-grilled meat. The restaurant has a great interior design and is conveniently located in Myeong-dong, making it the ideal place for those wishing to do some shopping.


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

Palpal Minmul Jangeo (also called as Palpal Freshwater Eel) is a 30-year old restaurant specializing in dishes made with eel. Many people come to the restaurant to enjoy the savory and delicate taste of freshwater eel marinated with the restaurant’s novelty sauce that has been developed for 30 years.


Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) , suwon

Located near Hwahongmun, one of Suwon’s eight wonders, Yeonpo Galbi (연포갈비) is the perfect place to stop by for a rest and to eat some authentic Suwon galbi while touring the area. With rustic logs on the outside and a bright, clean interior, the restaurant seeks to capture the spirit of the area and aesthetically complement nearby Hwahongmun. As far as the food, each assistant cook is assigned specific dishes as their concentration, assuring the preservation of each dish’s original taste. If you’re a first-time visitor to the restaurant, make sure to check out the Suwon souvenirs on display for sale, which are an affordable way to commemorate your trip.  


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

Cafe How serves a wide variety of food and beverages. It is, however, more than just an eatery; it is a cultural space filled with various natural elements. The first floor, featuring a hanok (Korean house) style yard, is designed with an Asian motif, while the second floor, with a terrace and a rooftop garden, is designed in a western style. The cafe also has furniture, paintings and accessories brought in from different countries around the world.