After appreciating beautiful art, you need to taste beautiful.
Have you ever wondered about the beautiful taste of Korean cuisine? Dive into Seoul’s food scene and discover its magic!
Jinju Hoegwan (진주회관)
Jinju Hoegwan is a renowned spot for kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup) near City Hall Station. Since its opening in 1962, this third-generation family restaurant has become a part of Seoul’s culinary heritage. The kongguksu here is celebrated for its creamy, soup-like consistency, perfectly complementing the chewy noodles. A crowd forms at lunchtime, but the fast service ensures a smooth flow.
- Address: 26 Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 02-753-5388
- Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:00 – 21:00, Sat-Sun: 11:00 – 20:00
Cheongsongok (청송옥)
Nestled near an art museum, Cheongsongok is a hotspot for jangteo gukbap (market-style beef soup) with its eye-catching red broth. This long-standing restaurant serves not only its signature soup but also yukhoe bibimbap and samgyeopsal, with beef bone soup and noodle add-ons being a pro tip. The bustling lunchtime crowd resembles a lively market, yet the ample space ensures a quick dining experience.
- Address: 14 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 02-754-1547
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 22:00
- Closed on: Saturday, Sunday
Sicily (시칠리)
At Sicili, Chef Lee Heung-joo brings his decade-long experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy to Seoul, creating contemporary Italian dishes with local, seasonal ingredients. The menu offers light pasta dishes for lunch and story-filled tasting courses for dinner. Not to miss are the Sicilian crumble-topped scallop gratin and homemade tomato spaghetti with mozzarella.
- Address: 13 Itaewon-ro 55ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 02-6951-4250
- Opening Hours: 12:00 – 22:00
- Break Time: 15:00 – 18:00
- Closed on: Monday
Cheese Flow (치즈플로)
Cheese Flow is a haven for cheese enthusiasts, offering artisan cheeses made from fresh, antibiotic-free milk supplied by local farms. The variety includes everything from daily-made mozzarella and burrata to mature Stilton cheese. The creative contemporary dishes enhance the cheese’s flavors, with highlights being cheese with Shine Muscat grapes and the cheese ice cream with chocolate.
- Address: 19 Itaewon-ro 49-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 0507-1357-7015
- Opening Hours: Tue-Fri: 12:00 – 22:00, Sat-Sun: 12:00 – 21:00
- Break Time: Tue-Fri: 15:00 – 18:00
- Closed on: Monday
Huihyeon Sikdang (회현식당)
Huihyeon Sikdang, part of the brands “Izakaya Ichie” and “Koryori Ken”, is a treasure trove for Japanese cuisine in Dosan Park, Apgujeong. The restaurant offers a single fish set menu for lunch and a la carte seasonal fish dishes for dinner. The clean and refined presentation of sashimi, grilled, and fried fish is a delight, further complemented by a carefully selected sake menu.
- Address: 9-8 Toegye-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 02-318-8011
- Opening Hours: 11:30 – 21:00
- Break Time: 15:00 – 17:30
- Closed on: Sunday
Nambu (남부)
Namboo is a sought-after destination for succulent aged pork belly and neck. Known for its clean and comfortable atmosphere, the restaurant is popular among local office workers for group dining. The flavors of the aged pork are a revelation, and the menu also includes delicious soybean stew rice and cucumber soba noodles.
- Address: 5 Hyoryeong-ro 52-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 02-522-7567
Hwangsaengga Kalguksu (황생가칼국수)
Famous among tourists, Hwangsaengga Kalguksu specializes in hand-cut noodles and dumplings. The restaurant’s signature dish is the savory bone broth kalguksu and the king-size, juicy dumplings. In summer, the cold soybean soup is a must-try. The consistent queue is a testament to its popularity.
- Address: 78, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 02-739-6334
- Hours: 11:00 – 21:30
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