Nwijo(뉘조)
2024-12-11
27, Insadong 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-9311
Nwijo (뉘조) is a Korean restaurant specializing in wild vegetable cuisine. The name ‘Nwijo’ means ‘the god of the silkworm,’ and likens wild vegetables to silkworms in that both can be eaten in their entirety. The restaurant serves original full-course Korean meals that are prepared using hundreds of kinds of wild vegetables, including special seasonal vegetables.
A typical full-course meal starts with delicious pumpkin porridge, followed by seasoned wild vegetables, root vegetable ssam (condiments wrapped in vegetable leaves), slices of boiled meat, and steamed lotus leaf-wrapped rice served with jjigae (Korean stew) and various side dishes. This kind of traditional feast is pleasing to both the eye and the palate and is topped off with sikhye (traditional sweet rice drink). Lunch specials are also available.
Dugahun (두가헌)
2020-05-07
14, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-2100
The wine restaurant, dugahun, is located in the backyard of Gallery Hyundai on Samcheong-dong Road. As the name Dugahun, translated ‘a very beautiful house’, implies, the restaurant is characterized by its exquisite, antique architecture that dates back to the 1910s. Combining fine Western dining and a wide selection of wines with a beautiful hanok interior, dugahun provides visitors with a unique dining experience. For an added element of culture, visit Gallery dugahun (the adjacent Russian-style brick building) and take a look at the array of domestic and international artwork on display.
Cornerstone at Park Hyatt Seoul (파크 하얏트 서울 코너스톤)
2019-12-24
606, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2016-1220~1221
Conerstone (Cucina Italiana), a restaurant located in Park Hyatt Seoul, serves Italian home-style cuisine with a modern ambience. Using seasonal ingredients of Korea and Italy, the dishes are mainly inspired by southern Italia, Mezzogiorno. In addition, wine, beer and grappa (alcohol after meal) are also available. More than 70% of the wines available on their wine list (about 500 types in total) are from Italy. Besides, its private dining room fits various needs of purpose like meeting, family gathering, proposing day and others alike.
Chamsutgol (참숯골)
2019-08-01
16, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-774-2100
Located in Mugyo-dong in Jung-gu, Seoul, Chamsutgol (참숯골) is an upscale restaurant serving hanu beef dishes. The restaurant uses only top quality hanu beef from young cattle (two years old or younger) raised on farms in Jeolla-do Province. For freshness and tenderness, the restaurant serves only fresh meat (not frozen) of A+ grade or higher. To bring out its juiciness and tenderness, the meat is grilled on a charcoal fire.
The elegant ambience and décor and the variety of rooms in different sizes make the restaurant a favorite choice for special events. It is also regularly visited by international tourists. Popular dishes are the sirloin steak and marinated ribs, doengjang soup, and yeongyang dolsotbap (rice served in a hot stone bowl).
Jingogae (진고개)
2021-03-29
19-1, Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0955
Located in Chungmuro, Jingogae (진고개) has been in business for 40 years and by word-of-mouth has become well-known for its traditional food. The most famous dishes are the bossam kimchi (rolled kimchi), galbijjim (steamed ribs), and gaejang jeongsik (seasoned raw crab).
All dishes are made using traditional cooking methods and the restaurant's menu is full of many nostalgic foods, making this a great restaurant option for international visitors hoping to experience the true flavors of Korean cuisine.
Bonsuwon Galbi (본수원갈비)
2020-04-15
41, Jungbu-daero 223beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-211-8434
Beef at Bonsuwon Galbi is sliced thin against the grain and marinated in a sauce made of several dozen ingredients for more than 24 hours. Even the perfect presentation of this tender beef hints of its extraordinary taste. Though the meat is definitely the main dish, another specialty of this restaurant is the doengjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) made of homemade soybean paste.
Passion 5 (패션5)
2020-02-26
272, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2071-9505
Passion 5 is located near Hangangjin Station in Hannam-dong and is a premium dessert café & gallery launched by SPC Group. The Passion 5 bakery brings a whole new culture of after-dining, providing customers with a diverse selection of delicious desserts including hand-made chocolates and puddings. Visitors can enjoy their treats in a gallery atmosphere.
The name Passion 5 comes from the combining of five elements: the bakery, patisserie, chocolates and café. The final element is the passion of those who create the desserts. The desserts are exquisitely designed and each element has its own unique atmosphere. In addition to the wonderful items from the bakery, there are usually 300 to 400 dessert items to choose from including cakes, puddings and chocolates.
Baemsagol Jirisan Restaurant (뱀사골 지리산식당)
2024-04-07
271, Jirisan-ro, Sannae-myeon, Namwon-si, Région Jeonbuk
+82-63-626-8800
Located in Dalgung Village, Baemsa Valley, Jirisan Mountain, Jirisan Restaurant is famous for its black pork barbeque prepared with locally raised pigs. Black pork is barbequed and served with kimchi ripen over three years. Visitors can enjoy the chewy and flavorful black pork outdoors. Also, visitors can freely enjoy 17 different menus including Sanchaejungshik (full course meal with wild greens), chicken dishes made with locally raised chicken and Maeuntang (spicy soup) and purchase regional products such as Gorosoe mineral water, various kinds of wild greens, Reishi mushrooms and honey. Moreover, this restaurant was introduced on TV as a popular restaurant, so people from all over the country are visiting. In Dalgung Villge where the restaurant is located, there are a lot of accommodations and restaurants, and in the nearby Dalgung Valley, families, travelers or hikers can take a rest.
Tteokgalbibonga Restaurant - Damyang Branch (떡갈비본가-담양)
2021-08-26
91, Jungang-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-383-6692
Damyang, located in Jeollanam-do, is not only famous for its bamboo trees, but is also for its tteokgalbi, or grilled short rib patties.
Tteokgalbibonga, known for its signature tteokgalbi, has become quite famous in the area. With its exquisite resemblance to injeolmi (rice cakes coated with powdered soybeans) and the way it melts in your mouth, it’s no wonder Tteokgalbibonga attracts guests from as far as Japan.
Tteokgalbi gets its name from its resemblance to rice cakes, or tteok. In addition to its texture, its savory marinade brings out the meaty flavor of tteokgalbi.
Aside from their main dish, hanu (Korean beef) tteokgalbi, they also have dwaejigalbi, bulgogi, and galbi tang available, served with regular side dishes of a Korean set menu, even including a dessert. Tteokgalbibonga is often crowded with customers that you’ll likely have to wait in line if you visit for during the evening.
Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul (피에르 가니에르)
2019-12-24
30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7181
Internationally renowned as a Michelin three-star chef, Pierre Gagnaire opened his Seoul restaurant, Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul, on October 1, 2008. This is his fourth restaurant following those restaurants in Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. In fact, he was once ranked first among the 100 top chefs in the world. It offers French cuisine featuring innovative and diverse preparation methods with an added artistic touch.
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