Gyeongsangbuk-do
This lovely, traditional corner restaurant is decorated with hanja calligraphy, with private dining rooms or an open section where you can sit on the…
Must-see restaurants in South Korea
Seoul
'Tamra' is an old name for Jeju and this restaurant specialises in Jeju-style cuisine – even using ingredients brought over from the southern island. The…
Jeollabuk-do
This folksy restaurant is a popular resting place for hungry hikers who have finished their Daedun-san descent. Replenish lost fluids with a bottle of…
Jeju-do
This one-woman bistro has fuss-free single dishes – perfect after climbing nearby Seongsan Ilchulbong. Each bowl of jjamppong (spicy seafood ramyeon)…
Busan
A ten-minute walk stands between Haeundae beach and a chilly bowl of Busan's signature milmyeon (밀면), a spicy noodle soup in an icy, meat-based broth…
Daegu
Come to this long-standing Chinese restaurant and mainstay of the central Daegu dining scene for delicious fried or steamed mandu (만두; dumplings) – the…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Get your hot wings basted a dozen different ways at this alleyway eatery, from classic buffalo to Korean-inspired 'Amazinger' (spicy ginger), soy wasabi…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
One of the island’s most famous restaurants – its owner will tell you proudly about its many appearances on Korea’s famously food-obsessed TV channels –…
Seoul
Run by Italian couple Enrico and Fiore, the tasty and unusual – for Seoul – specialities here hail from Sicily, such as arancine (saffron-flavoured…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Chef Ryu Tae-hwan brings French, Japanese and Korean dishes to fine dining at Ryunique. Often described as avant-garde and adventurous, the courses at…
Jeollabuk-do
Among a cluster of old-style buildings with thatched roofs, this restaurant serves pungent tofu stew (순두부찌개). In keeping with the traditional motif,…
Busan
The interior looks like a penitentiary, but this humble restaurant near the Gukje Market serves up tasty standards such as doenjang jjigae (된장찌개; soybean…
Chungcheongnam-do
One of the busiest restaurants on the beach strip serving grilled shellfish. It's open late, so come for the seafood – typically ordered as a combination…
Gyeongsangnam-do
A few scruffy tables with boisterous fishermen polishing off their third bottle of soju (local vodka) may not look inviting, but this small eatery serves…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This low-key vegan cafe on a quiet backstreet specialises in delicious dairy-free cakes, muffins, brownies, scones and cookies (some sans gluten too). The…
Seoul
One of the most authentic North Korean restaurants in Seoul, using quality ingredients to produce simple flavours. Owner-chef Yu Jeong-chol worked at one…
Banpo Romantic Moonlight Market
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
In warmer weather, the Banpo Bridge Park area becomes a festive night market with food trucks serving international cuisine – Indian, Vietnamese, pasta,…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
A rowdy watering hole with excellent food, this restaurant and bar is famous for its gamja-guk (pork-back soup). Open since 1987, the restaurant boils its…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
The delicious and beautifully presented bibimbap here is made with only natural seasonings, befitting its surrounds on the Northern Namsan Circuit. The…
Seoul
On a street with several other Japanese restaurants, this atmospheric ramen shop is the real deal and proof that being part of a chain need not compromise…
Gyeongsangnam-do
In Mijo this modest restaurant serves outstanding dwenjang jjigae (된장찌개, soybean stew). The soft tofu with vegetables and seafood is a welcome treat for…
Jeollanam-do
A favourite with local taxi drivers, Yeongbunsik does big portions of hearty staples such as doenjang-jjigae (된장찌개; tofu soup), dolsot bibimbap (돌솥비빔밥;…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
One of the most popular fried chicken eateries in Gangnam, Hanshin Chicken is conveniently located across from Express Bus Terminal. Diners can choose to…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Take a seat in the outdoor patio overlooking the beach and enjoy jogae gu-e (조개 구이, barbecued shellfish). Shells filled with seafood, cheese and onion…
Busan
With large wooden tables and rich earthy colours, this is one of the most attractive places to experience pajeon (파전; green onion pancakes), a classic…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Led by Michelin-starred British chef Duncan Robertson, this upmarket revolving restaurant sits up top the iconic N Seoul Tower. Views are amazing, as is…
Gangneung
In Chodang, this rustic eatery serves up simmering sundubu inside a quaint wooden house with traditional floor seating. Look for the white vertical sign…
Chungcheongnam-do
Enjoy the house specialties – grilled beef or pork served with ssam (lettuce wraps) and yeonnipbap (연잎밥), sticky rice steamed with pine nuts inside a…
Gangwon-do
Steaming pho is served up swiftly in colourful ceramic bowls in a spacious environment of green wood and yellow brickwork. Emoi does a brisk trade and it…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
German-run brunch hot spot serving stacked sandwiches and a mighty range of sweet and savoury pastries (it's generous with the free nibbles, so pop in and…
Seoul
An excellent place to start your Hongdae day is at this tiny Japanese bakery-cafe, which combines sweet breads with savoury flavours. Try the excellent…
Jeju-si
Traditional Korean food market. Fun for a wander and peek at local seafood for sale, which you can have cooked up on the spot at small restaurants. It's…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Itaewon's original KoMex eatery still does a roaring trade in soft corn tacos filled with galbi short rib and sides of kimchi carnitas fries, along with…
Gangneung
This small, ramshackle place with a little garden and simple blue plastic furniture serves delicious and generous helpings of jang kalguksu – buckwheat…
Seoul
Located in a small house, Gyeongju Restaurant serves home-cooked Korean food. The Large Meat Set for four people comes with 300g of lamb, 450g of pork and…
Incheon
Lined with nautically themed lights, this strip of restaurants specialises in delicious and affordable grilled samchi (Spanish mackerel). Paired with a…
Jeollanam-do
This place is famous for mushrooms – choose pyogojeongol (mushroom casserole) or sanchaehan jeongsik (minced beef, seafood, mushrooms and vegetables)…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
This tea shop in a rustic building offers simple treats like green tea, wine and light meals. No English is spoken, but the owner goes to much effort to…
Seoul
One of the most loved Japanese restaurants in the Hongdae area, Himesiya's dishes are more fusion than they are authentically Japanese. Still, the meals…
Seoul
In an industrial-chic space adorned with a forest of plants, Muwol Table focuses on decent portion sizes. Each meal comes with a small bowl of rice, a…
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