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

Table 34 is a restaurant which serves traditional French cuisine with a modern twist. Far from your typical restaurant, Table 34 has an extensive wine cellar housing 1,000 fine wines and several practiced sommeliers at the ready to provide excellent service and make suggestions regarding your wine choice. Executive Sous Chef Nicolas De Visch has worked at Michelin star restaurants in Europe for 20 years and has created a distinguished and prestigious menu to tickle the taste buds of even the pickiest epicurean. As if all this wasn’t enough, Table 34 also boasts a striking interior designed by New York’s acclaimed restaurant designer Toni Chi.


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

Nolboo Yuhwang Ori Jinheukgui Jamsil Branch specializes in yuhwang ori jinheukgui (Grilled Herb and Mineral-fed Duck Wrapped in Mud) and smoked whole barbecue duck served with wine or other types of alcoholic beverages. You need to make a reservation because it takes hours to cook a duck in clay. The restaurant has rooms for group dining.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

If you want to enjoy “Chimak,” which is the main feature in Korean street cuisine, you can take a look at BBQ Hapjeong Star Branch, which is owned and operated by the parents of Seong Yeol, from the Korean boy band. It is located in front of the 3rd exit; so, it is very easy to reach. The chicken is fried with olive oil. They also sell pizza, pasta, etc., which you can buy together with chicken, which gives the menu a wide variety. The nickname of the restaurant, which is given by Seong Yeol’s fans is called, “Yeol BQ,” with part of his name, “Yeol,” in the nickname. You can see posters and photos of Seong Yeol. The store is known as, “a kind store,” through word by mouth.  


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

Votre Maison is a French restaurant featuring a comfortable and warm ambience like the name of restaurant signifies, meaning your house and family in French.


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

This is a specialty restaurant of fresh swellfish dishes that have been loved by customers for the past 35 years. Crispy, moist radishes and leeks, and the taste of soup made from sea tangle are memorable. This place gets quite busy during the winter so it is better to make reservations in advance.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Usmania is a Pakistani restaurant located in Itaewon. The restaurant imports all its ingredients from Pakistan (except for its meats and vegetables) in order to make the dishes as authentic as possible. Dishes are cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven used in just about every household in Pakistan.


Seoul(Mapo-gu)

Jin Jin is a traditional Chinese cuisine restaurant operated by Chef Wang Yuk Sung, an expert in Chinese culinary arts for 40 years. Jin Jin originally began with the chef's passion to spread the taste of traditional Chinese cuisine to the public and train other chefs. Located in Seogyo-dong, Jin Jin offers menus at reasonable prices.  


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

                     


Busan(Jung-gu)

The chewiness of the yellowish noodle served in the Halmae Gaya is just right, and the clear icy soup of the noodle is tasty and cool. The perfect marriage between the noodle and the icy cold soup will indeed please your taste bud.


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

Located in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Tombola is an Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and rustic cuisine. The restaurant’s relaxed, yet vibrant atmosphere makes for an ambience that is friendly, but at the same time exotic. Diners can enjoy excellent Italian home-cooked dishes like pizza and pasta at affordable prices, making this particular eatery incredibly popular (reservations strongly recommended!). The most popular menu item is the gratin that comes slathered with cheese.