Sambong Dodam (삼봉도담)
2026-02-04
45-5 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Situated near Jogyesa Temple and Jonggak Station in Jongno, Sambong Dodam is a Korean restaurant specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Its signature dish is the Hanu Bone Chicken Kalguksu, featuring a deep, savory broth simmered for over four hours using premium Korean beef bones and chicken. In the evenings, the menu expands to include savory appetizers like fragrant minarijeon (Korean parsley pancake). The restaurant is known for its generous hospitality; customers who order one main dish per person receive complimentary noodle and broth refills, along with unlimited rice from the self-service bar. Its central location offers excellent accessibility to major landmarks like Gwanghwamun, Jogyesa Temple, and Bukchon Hanok Village.
Insa Dodam (인사도담)
2026-02-04
5-1 Insadong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Located in a charming alley in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Insa Dodam is a Korean restaurant specializing in bibimbap, stir-fried octopus, and braised short ribs. The kitchen uses fresh, regionally sourced ingredients like bracken, radish, and chamnamul (short-fruit pimpinella). Since the signature bibimbap is meat-free, it is an excellent option for vegetarians. Other highlights include the tender, chewy stir-fried octopus—perfect for mixing with rice—as well as water minarijeon (Korean water parsley pancakes) and spicy whelk salad. A standout dish is the pork rib stew, which is slow-cooked in an earthen pot and naturally sweetened with fruits and vegetables instead of sugar.
Insadong Garlic Bossam (인사동마늘보쌈)
2026-02-03
12-5 Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Insadong Garlic Bossam is a Korean restaurant nestled in the alleys of Insa-dong. They specialize in dishes like maneul bossam (cabbage wraps with pork and garlic), kimchijjim (braised kimchi), nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus), buchujeon (chive pancake), ttukbaegi dubu kimchi (bean curd kimchi hot pot), and more, which are also available as a set menu. On weekdays, the restaurant offers free makgeolli from 11:00 to 14:00.
Jangsu Haneulso Insa-dong Brach (장수하늘소 인사점)
2026-02-24
34-1 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Located in the heart of Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Jangsu Haneulso is a premium Korean restaurant specializing in top-tier, Grade 1++ hanu (Korean beef). Its prime location near major Insa-dong landmarks makes it a convenient and sophisticated dining destination for travelers. To ensure the perfect meal, professional staff grill the beef directly at the customer's table. While the signature grilled hanu is the highlight, the menu also features a diverse range of traditional dishes, including bulgogi hot pot (jeongol), braised short ribs (galbijjim), and more. With its mix of private rooms and spacious seating, the restaurant is an excellent choice for family gatherings or group events.
Jungbu Hoe Fish Market (중부회수산시장)
2026-02-02
106 Doum 1-ro, Sejong-si
Jungbu Hoe Fish Market, the largest seafood market in Sejong, is known for its wide selection of fresh hoe (sliced raw fish) and seafood dishes, including Pohang-style mulhoe, spicy stew, hoe rice bowls, and king crab, all at reasonable prices. Takeout and delivery are available from 15:00, with dine-in service from 16:00. A separate table-setting fee applies, featuring a generous spread of abalone hoe and grilled abalone, fried shrimp, mackerel, clam soup, corn cheese, and salad.
Gojong’s Garden Mulwang Reservoir Main Branch (고종의정원 물왕저수지본점)
2025-12-16
12 Sanhyeonmaeul-gil, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
Located in Gyeonggi-do, Gojong’s Garden is known for its specialty pork cutlet, which is prepared by the owner every day. The signature menu includes a tender hamburger steak and pork cutlet served with sprouts, adding a crunchy texture. In addition, the ricotta cheese salad and cream soup use seasonal vegetables and fruits, especially locally grown lotus roots. The restaurant is located in front of Mulwang Lake, making it perfect for a stroll after lunch.
Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)
2025-12-10
29 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-508-1320
Sichuan House serves over 30 Chinese dishes, featuring fiery chili peppers from Sichuan perfectly balanced with 17 spices from around the world. Since introducing authentic mala food for the first time in Korea in 2009, it offers dishes such as mala hot pot, Sichuan spicy fried chicken, and tan tan noodles. The interior, utilizing brown bricks and black frames, creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Shanghai.
Texas de Brazil Central City Branch (텍사스 데 브라질 센트럴시티점)
2025-12-02
205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-5000
Located in Seocho-gu, Texas de Brazil Central City Branch offers 15 different types of churrasco—traditional Brazilian steak barbecue—and 50 varieties of Brazilian dishes. Churrasco refers to meat skewered on a 1.2-meter-long stick and grilled over hard charcoal, making it tender and juicy. The carver also comes to the guest’s table to slice—or "carve"—the meat portions according to the guest’s request. Not only is the food served here a treat for the palate, but for the eyes as well.
Modern Nulang Central City Branch (모던눌랑 센트럴시티점)
2025-12-02
205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-5005
Setting a romantic and modern atmosphere, Modern Nulang is a Chinese restaurant inspired by the "New Woman" concept from Shanghai's modern history. The restaurant’s design reflects Shanghai’s modern culture in the 1930s, portraying itself as a place that sets trends and is frequented by intelligent, sophisticated women. Decorative elements like a train platform, murals, and antique décor are scattered throughout the space, capturing the aesthetic essence of that era. Even the food served here stays true to the concept, presented in an elegant and romantic fashion. Signature menu items include Modern Nulang Shanghai Roll Platter, Braised Pork Belly with Chinese Buns, and Mint Lime Shrimp.
Carols Main Branch (캐롤스 본점)
2025-12-02
서울특별시 송파구 올림픽로 300 (신천동)
Located in Songpa-gu, Carols is a family restaurant that recreates traditional American meals, complete with a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. For the older generation, it offers authentic American flavors and the comfort of a family restaurant that they remember visiting with their parents as children. For the younger generation, it offers a retro family restaurant experience that they have never felt before. The menu is full of family favorites like baby back ribs, Monte Cristo, spaghetti, burgers, steaks, and sweet parfaits for dessert, as well as a kids' meal for the little ones, so there's something for everyone.
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