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Jongro Seolleongtang (종로설렁탕)

Jongro Seolleongtang (종로설렁탕)

1.7Km    2021-03-19

110, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2271-3820

A restaurant selling Korean-style healthy broth-based dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul.

Cafe Orange (까페오렌지)

Cafe Orange (까페오렌지)

1.7Km    2021-03-19

96, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-1220

A restaurant located near Tapgol Park. The best menu at this restaurant is coffee. This is a cafe located in Jongno, Seoul.

Restaurant DAM (레스토랑담)

Restaurant DAM (레스토랑담)

1.7Km    2021-03-30

30-7, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-3624

It is a gallery-like restaurant where you can enjoy paintings by famous artists. This restaurant's signature menu is pork shoulder steak. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Oliva Garden (올리바가든)

Oliva Garden (올리바가든)

1.7Km    2021-05-11

16, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-3056

It is an Italian restaurant featured in a popular Korean drama. The best menu at this restaurant is steak. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌삼계탕)

1.7Km    2024-03-12

5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-7444

Tosokchon Samgyetang is a restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) near Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is housed in several renovated traditional hanok buildings, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Samgyetang is a traditional Korean nutritious food made by simmering cleaned young chicken with ginseng, jujube, sweet rice batter, and various nuts. The thick broth of samgyetang, served alongside ginseng liquor, stimulates the appetite. Diced radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi are served as basic side dishes.

Insa-dong (인사동)

Insa-dong (인사동)

1.7Km    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.

Sarangchae (사랑채)

1.7Km    2016-12-30

6, Insadong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-1155

Sarangchae is located in Insa-dong, one of the most famous neighborhoods visited by tourists. Majority of the restaurant's customers are foreigners, and they offer reasonably priced Korean dishes that are highly popular among foreign visitors.

Suncheonga (순천가)

Suncheonga (순천가)

1.7Km    2021-03-22

109-2, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0398

A beloved restaurant in Jongno where you can enjoy both Korean BBQ and stew menus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Jingogae (진고개)

1.7Km    2024-03-12

19-1 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0955

Jingogae is a standing store that opened its doors in 1963. Its signature dish is the eobok jaengban (boiled meat slices hot pot), where thick slices of meat are stacked along with vegetables, mandu, rice cakes, and eggs, all boiled together. In addition to this, they also serve dishes such as gejang jeongsik (marinated crab set menu), gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot), galbitang (galbi soup), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The spicy and richly seasoned yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab) is also a popular menu item, which when paired with rice, enhances its flavors even further.

Samyang Samgyetang (삼양삼계탕)

Samyang Samgyetang (삼양삼계탕)

1.7Km    2021-03-19

9, Supyo-ro 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9968

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. Roasted whole chicken is also delicious. The best menu at this restaurant is abalone and ginseng chicken soup.