TRIPPOSE List

Nolbumandu
5.0/2
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong・Namdaemun

Though the restaurant Nolbumandu’s specialty used to be son-mandu (handmade dumplings), the restaurant is now even more famous for its tasty “jokbal” (glazed pig’s feet), which is by far the most popular item on its menu. The menu also includes tteok-manduguk (dumpling soup with rice cake slices) and several Chinese dishes. This relaxed restaurant is so popular with Seoul’s citizens that during dinnertime customers normally have to wait 30 minutes to be seated, but it’s definitely worth the wait.  


Gamiok Seolleongtang
Seoul(Seongdong-gu) , Seongsu・Seoul Forest

Gamiok proudly presents the deep and rich taste of Seolleongtang soup. Ox bones are boiled in a large pot for more than 15 hours (to reach their optimum flavor) and are served with kkakdugi (fermented red peppered kimchi) and Chinese lettuce kimchi, prepared fresh by the restaurant’s own chefs. Each dish served is the product of two generations of know-how and time-honored expertise.    


Butterfinger Pancakes Gangnam Branch
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam Station・Yeoksam

Butterfinger Pancakes is a specialty waffle and pancake shop. They offer a variety of waffles and pancakes, so it is very popular place to have brunch. Arrive early to ensure a spot.  


Philkyungjae
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam Station・Yeoksam

Housed in a 500-year-old building that was once home to descendants of Prince Gwangpyeong (the 5th son of King Sejong the Great), the restaurant was opened to the public in 1999 as a traditional restaurant serving Korean royal court cuisine. “Pilgyeong,” which means “always be respectful to the elderly,” is indeed a place that honors the past by serving as a beacon of tradition and flavor in the downtown Seoul area.


Alla Prima
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam Station・Yeoksam

Alla Prima is a fusion restaurant operated by chef Kim Jinhyeok, famous for his creative dishes. The restaurant offers dishes combining Asian and Italian cusine.


Nampo Myeonok Euljiro Branch
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Gwanghwamun・Gyeongbokgung・Seochon

It has been 40 years since this restaurant opened its doors under the name Nampo Myeonok (남포면옥) and became one of the traditional restaurants as designated by the Seoul City Government. Thin strips of beef and vegetables, cold noodles, and dumpling soup in Pyeongan-do style with little white radish kimchi are said to be the best dishes of Nampo Myeonok. As old as this restaurant is, the taste of the food is very rich and keeps a steady stream of satisfied customers.*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


Nampo Samgyetang
1.0/1
Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo・Jagalchi・Yeongdo

Since 1959, Nampo Samgyetang (남포 삼계탕) in the heart of Busan has been serving samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup) made with fresh, homegrown ingredients. Brewed for as long as 24 hours, the restaurant's chicken stock is rich in flavor and nutrition. Other special dishes include jeonbok samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup with abalone) and jeongi gui (electric grilled chicken).


Keungiwajip
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Bukchon・Samcheong・Insadong

Keungiwajip is a Korean restaurant specializing in seafood and set menus. The most popular dish is ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab).Located within close proximity of the famous Samcheong-dong tourist area, Keungiwajip is easily accessible by subway.


Daejanggeum
Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil・Seokchon Lake・Olympic Park

Daejanggeum serves traditional Korea meals, reinterpreting royal dishes from the Joseon Dynasty. Daejanggeum faithfully uses only the best local ingredients to make all their food, from the soybeans used for soy sauce and soybean paste, to kimchi. In addition to the food, guests can enjoy dining with lacquerware from Korea's Holder of Intangible Heritage, Mr. Yi Jin-ho, and forged works by 5th generation blacksmith, Cha Ingyu.


Yukhoe Jamaejip
5.0/1
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Jongno・Ikseon-dong・Gwangjang Market