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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
No Ads, No Sponsors. Just an honest local’s experience 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 … Read more
No Ads, No Sponsors. Just an honest local’s experience 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 … Read more
Verified Local Taste: A firsthand review by a native Korean 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 … 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
Dalmaji Plaza BBQ (달맞이광장 바베큐) is one of the most talked about BBQ spots in Euljiro, Seoul. Located just a 10-minute walk from Myeongdong, This alley restaurant has become famous for its outdoor yajang dining, bamboo firewood chicken BBQ, and the lively Hipjiro atmosphere. If you’re looking for a real Euljiro BBQ experience instead of … Read more
If the only noodle restaurant you know in Seoul is Myeongdong Kyoja, you’re missing out. Many Seoul residents have their own places, tucked into neighborhoods the guidebooks haven’t caught up with yet. Here are three of them. Each has over 40 years of history, loyal local regulars,and recipes that have stayed the same the whole … Read more
No Ads, No Sponsors. Just an honest local’s experience Sindang Local Food Series #3 Okgyeongine Dried Fish– A Local Restaurant in Sindang Central Market If you find yourself eating grilled cuttlefish in the middle of the city,seafood brought in from Sokcho (a coastal town on Korea’s east coast)you’re already among the top 10% of travelers … Read more
Beyond the Guidebook: A real-life visit to this hidden gem Sindang Local Food Series#2 Hani Kalguksu – Seoul’s Famous Algoni Noodles Sindang-dong Restaurant If you want to try a truly local Sindang-dong restaurantin Seoul, Hani Kalguksu is one of the most famous places among Korean food lovers. Located near Sindang Station, this restaurant is known … Read more