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.
Ganggang Sullai is a hanu (Korean beef) restaurant in a building with traditional Korean roof tiles and wooden interior, which boasts Korean beauty and ambiance. The Yeoksam branch features not only the traditional hanok (Korean house) building but also the traditional cooking method to convey the value and promote the excellence of Hansik (Korean dishes).
Make memorable moments with that special someone, enjoying a beautiful view of the Hangang River and the sweet melodies of live music at Hangang Live Paradise.
Mammoth Bakery, serving fresh baked goods for the last 40 years, has been recommanded by Michelin Green Guide South Korea. The most popular items are seasonal pies (strawberry pies and blueberry pies), cream cheese bread, and citron pound cake. Macaroons, morning breads and cakes are also customer favorites.
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.
Masil specializes in seafood and takes pride in serving food made with only the finest ingredients. Hairtail and mackerel are even flown in fresh from Jeju Island as part of the restaurant’s efforts to provider customers with authentic, high-quality dishes. Braised hairtail is a recommended dish at the restaurant and the thornback dishes tend to go well with an ice-cold serving of makgeolli (rice wine), making these dishes popular among office workers hoping to relax after a long day.
Yangmiok takes pride in serving customers dishes prepared with only the finest ingredients. A special sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, chili powder, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger is served with beef dishes upon request.
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.
On Ne Sait Jamais is a French phrase which, roughly translated, means "you never know." On Ne Sait Jamais in Seoul is a popular dessert shop and cafe that offers delicious baked treats with a fun Korean sauna-inspired interior. There are four signature desserts that are always offered as well as a traditional tiramisu. Other menu items are updated frequently. There is coffee and imported beer for sale in addition to the desserts.
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