RESTAURANTS

100% Authentic & Personally Tested Seoul Station Restaurant Guide: Tetsuro, a Japanese Izakaya Worth the Detour Still searching for restaurants near Seoul Stationinside the KTX terminal? You’re missing out. The real dining scene has been quietly growing in the block between Seoul Station and Namyeong Station,directly across from Four Points by Sheraton Seoul Station — … Read more

Beyond the Guidebook: A real-life visit to this hidden gem This is part of my ongoing series onCulinary Class Wars chef restaurants in Seoul.4th review) Yojeong Yeouido Restaurant Seoul Yojeong by Culinary Class Wars Chef Cho Seo-hyeong Yojeong is a Korean dining pub in Yeouido, Seoul, run by Chef Cho Seo-hyeong. A Black Spoon chef … Read more

100% Authentic & Personally Tested Craving burgers and fried chicken in Seoul?Sure, you’ll find McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, and even Shake Shack but if you want a genuinely Korean fast food experience, Mom’s Touch Seoul is the one you can’t miss. What Is Mom’s Touch? McDonald’s and Shake Shack are global chains,but Mom’s Touch is … Read more

Verified Local Taste: A firsthand review by a native Korean The Real Local Secret in Gwanghwamun When travelers visit Gwanghwamun, They often flock to famous spots like Mijin or Gwanghwamun Lee-cheung-jip. But if you ask a local where their true “soul food” is, they’ll likely point you to a hidden alley. Today, I’m sharing my … Read more

Verified Local Taste: A firsthand review by a native Korean This is part of my ongoing series on Culinary Class Wars chef restaurants in Seoul.3rd review) Izakaya Kaden If you’re exploring the Hongdae or Yeonnam-dong area, taking a short detour to Yeonhui-dong is a must.While Hongdae is known for its high energy, Yeonhui-dong offers a … Read more

No Ads, No Sponsors. Just an honest local’s experience 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 … Read more

No Ads, No Sponsors. Just an honest local’s experience 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 … 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

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