Mad for Garlic is an Italian wine bistro chain that offers 40 dishes with garlic as their signature ingredient, as well as over 100 wine brands. Its interior, designed primarily with wood and brick, adds a rustic ambience for a more relaxed dining experience.
Mung beans are freshly ground into paste with authentic millstones. Savory bindaetteok is made with the freshly made mung bean paste. Mung bean bindaetteok and meat pancakes are the only 2 items on the menu. You can eat hot made bindaetteok at one of the tables or take it to go. Enjoy with a drink of makgeolli.
You can feel that you are being served as a VIP here. Even common dishes such as steamed eggs have a luxurious flavor and taste at this place, and most of the ingredients are organic.
The landlady, in Korean hanbok dress with an old abacus, tells you the history of this restaurant.
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.
Geumsubokguk was the first restuarant to introduce blowfish soup in Korea. At the restuarant, various blowfish dishes are available. While there are many branches, the Busan main restuarant is a must-visit for tourists who wish to sample the delicacies of Korea.
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.
Founded in 1998, Ho Lee Chow has grown to become one of Seoul's most popular Chinese restaurants. Ho Lee Chow's success is founded in its name brand, consistent food quality, customer service, and efficiency. Ho Lee Chow was started by Paul Hong and Charlie Lee. Their dishes replicate the food of the Chinese that was developed when they first immigrated to America 200 years ago. Even now, Ho Lee Chow's chefs are respectful of the Chinatown culture and traditions when preparing the dishes with traditional wok cooking methods. The food is prepared using only the freshest, high-quality, and authentic ingredients, that allow the natural flavors to emerge and consistently delight the senses. Currently, Ho Lee Chow offers a variety of specialties, clean facilities, a friendly and professional service mentality, efficient business practices, and continuous development in their business operations, service training, marketing, and personnel management.
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.
Jongno is home to a number of famous haejangguk restaurants, and Cheongjinok (청진옥) is considered the forerunner among them. Opened in 1937, the restaurant has been run by three generations of the same family. Beef bones are simmered for more than 24 hours to make a rich broth, and soybean paste is added to neutralize the meaty odor. Ingredients added to the broth include various vegetables, clotted beef blood, beef intestines, and rice. Always crowded, Cheongjinok is open 24 hours a day.
Seokparang is a restaurant built from the sarangchae, or meeting room, of Heungseon Daewongun’s byeoljang (villa) who was the father of King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty. Upon entering the main gate, gardens created with the method used in the late Joseon period and three traditional houses (hanok) can be seen. The royal cuisine served is comprised of strictly selected ingredient and traditional hand-made paste to show the chefs' passion for their dishes. Also, traditional liquors made by craftsmen throughout the nation are available to enjoy.