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This is part of my ongoing series onCulinary Class Wars chef restaurants in Seoul.2nd review) Myeon Seoul Apgujeong Myeon Seoul Apgujeong – Noodles, but Slow If there’s one noodle restaurant in KoreaI’d tell every visitor to put on their list, it’s this one. Korea’s most famous noodles, like ramyun, naengmyeon — are closer to fast … Read more
This is part of my ongoing series onCulinary Class Wars chef restaurants in Seoul.1st review) Negi Sukiyaki Seoul Why Negi Sukiyaki is the One Restaurant by Jennie’s Favorite Chef You Can Actually Get Into If you’ve been looking up Negi Live after seeing Jennie mention itas her favorite Korean restaurant —you already know the situation. … Read more
Culinary Class Wars Restaurants in Seoul – Where to Eat Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars put Seoul’s chef scene on the global map. Since the show aired, the restaurants run by its chefs have become some of the hardest tables to book in the city. I’ve visited four of them. This is a practical guide — … Read more
Why This Place Is Every CARAT’s Seventeen Seoul Pilgrimage Are you planning to visit restaurantsand cafes in Seoul that K-pop idols actually frequent? Sogeukjeok Hannam is a Korean fusion gastropub in Itaewon that’s already well known among CARATs as a regular haunt of S.Coups, and several other SEVENTEEN members.Here’s everything you need to know before … Read more
Beyond the Famous Spots —A Hidden Rooftop BBQ in Sindang If you’re visiting Seoul in spring or fall, you’ll probably search for sindang outdoor bbq or rooftop dining spots. That’s how I ended up here. Many travelers already know famous spots like Dalmaji Plaza BBQ or Sancheong BBQ Garden in Euljiro.But today, I’m introducing a … Read more
Why Always August Roastery is One of the Best Samgakji Cafes If you’re looking for a Samgakji cafe with truly great coffee, this is the place. Always August Roastery is known among locals as a go-to spot for serious coffee lovers. They roast their own beans in-house, and it’s not unusual to see people lining … Read more
‘Daban’ Seongsu Korean Fusion Restaurant If you’re visiting Seongsu, you’ll quickly realize how overwhelming it can be to choose where to eat. Among countless trendy spots, I’d recommend Daban Seongsu, a Korean fusion restaurant and traditional liquor barthat feels a bit more relaxed and local. Daban has two locations <Seongsu-dong and Anguk-dong>and I personally visit … Read more
Are you exploring Myeongdong forK-beauty at Olive Young or visiting the historic Gwanghwamun? If you want to finish your day with the most authentic Myeongdong Hanwoo BBQ experience, there is one hidden gem that locals have guarded for decades: Sanbul Deungsim (산불등심) Located just minutes from Myeongdong in the heart of Euljiro — often called … Read more
Shilla Jemyeon, one of the most popular noodle restaurants in Gyeongju, is now in Seoul — right inside Lotte World Mall in Jamsil If you’re visiting Lotte World or Seokchon Lake, this is one of the easiest places to try a very local-style Korean noodle dish. Here’s what to expect at Shilla Jemyeon Jamsil, including … Read more
If There’s One Noodle Dish That Defines a Korean Summer, It’s Naengmyeon Woo lae oak, Eulmildae, Pildong Myeonok…the famous names get mentioned first. But ask a Seoul local where they actually go, and Dong-A Naengmyeon Itaewon comes up fast. The restaurant got another wave of attentionafter BTS Jin mentioned itas one of his personal favorites … Read more