2024

DASONI

Korean restaurant

In this place, it is the charm of authenticity that operates. Protected by tall trees that escort us, a small path leads us to this wooden and stone building. Outside as well as inside, there is a slight witch's house aspect at the bottom of the woods that is quite cute. The decoration combines craftsmanship, calligraphy and local pottery. In addition to the atypical decor, we meticulously prepare vegetarian dishes inspired by the cuisine of Buddhist monks. It's authentic, good and cheap... We go without hesitation.

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 Jeju Ville
2024

JINJU SIKDANG

Korean restaurant

This small restaurant located in a street leading up from Lion's Hotel to the main avenue serves absolutely delicious ttukpaegi (spicy fish and shellfish soups) and grilled oktom (big tasty fish). To taste absolutely, the Abalone HotPot! In addition, the prices of this establishment are reasonable when the freshness of the products is taken into consideration. If you have the opportunity, try to go there in the morning for breakfast in the pure Korean tradition. It's a good address, all in all.

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 Seogwipo
2024

ULLEUNG YAKSO SUTBUL GARDEN

Korean restaurant

For those who are fed up with fish, here is a local restaurant (address known to all the islanders), where you can enjoy a yakso bulgogi (Ulleungdo beef is very famous and tasty) as well as honghap bap. One appreciates being able to taste varieties of aromatic herbs that are specific to the island. Especially since the prices are reasonable and the waiters speak a few words of English... no reason to deprive oneself!

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 Ulleungdo
2024

YEIJE

Korean restaurant €€

A delicious place from every point of view! In a Korean ambience blending tradition and modernity, seated on the floor or on chairs, you can enjoy menus from the royal court(hanjeongsik). Each dish is more succulent than the next, and presented with great delicacy. Like many Korean restaurants, it's best to go at lunchtime, as prices rise considerably in the evening. This is a very good address if you want to discover a real Korean meal, 100% authentic and traditional.

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 Busan
2024

BANGUJEONGNARUTEOJIB

Korean restaurant €€

According to the people of Gyeonggido, this restaurant is one of the best you can find in the area. The first thing that pleases at first is that it is located in a superb hanok in which you can find typical temple paintings. Then (and this is of course not negligible), the seafood food served to us is simply divine. On the program of culinary festivities are grilled fish and spicy stewed fish. A bit expensive, but worth the expense.

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 Paju
2024

TANI NEXT DOOR

Japanese restaurant €€

Japanese restaurant reputed to be one of the best in the city. And indeed, the cuisine there is delicate and delicious. The quintessence of sashimi is served here, so food lovers will be delighted to discover and rediscover them in gastronomic versions. There is also something to satisfy those who don't like raw fish! What's more, the place is superb, chic and, what's more, beautifully decorated. The menus vary between lunch and dinner. The prices remain very reasonable considering the quality of the dishes.

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 Seoul
2024

SEOKPARANG

Korean restaurant €€

Delicious Korean restaurant that prepares refined court cuisine in a historical setting. The restaurant is indeed located in a former royal residence. It is possible to visit the gardens around the restaurant and an old building, a house for passing guests which was part of a villa confiscated from the Kim family at the end of the 19th century. This building was moved here in 1958. The restaurant is quite expensive but copious, especially since the menus include a succession of dishes that one rarely has the opportunity to taste, such as the sinseollo.

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 Seoul
2024

DONBUK HWAGWAWANG

Asian cuisine restaurant

Even if the building that houses this restaurant is not the most engaging, don't be fooled by it, as the skewers you'll taste there are exquisite. In barbecue country, this establishment is appreciated because it offers mutton (as opposed to pork and beef). Moreover, the cooking method is quite playful. You just have to put the skewers on a metal stand over the fire and magic, they turn by themselves! Once cooked, you can garnish them with cumin, sesame or chilli pepper. Our recommendation goes for curry.

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 Seoul
2024

MOKSEOGWON

Korean restaurant

Located near the entrance to Hahoe village, close to bus stops and parking, this is one of the best restaurants in the area. With its collection of wooden statues at the entrance, you won't want to miss it. The establishment is run by smiling ajuma ladies with limited English but a warm, laughing welcome. Large tables, hearty portions, rich, comforting cuisine ranging from chicken to fish, all at reasonable prices. In short, a very good address, to be enjoyed in a group or with the family.

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 Hahoe
2024

HAVANA SUNSET

Fusion restaurant and international cuisine €€€

Refined restaurant with a very cosy atmosphere, ideal for a most romantic evening. Asian-European dishes (spicy fried chicken stuffed with foie gras, for example, and Thai, Greek and Spanish dishes are advertised) and a second floor for smoking one of the cigars in the cellar in the bar with an "English club" atmosphere. One of the few examples of a successful "merger". In addition, the rates are quite reasonable for the quality and refinement of the dishes served there. A good address if you want to give a chic touch to your trip.

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 Seoul
2024

PHOPULAR

Vietnamese restaurant

Behind an unassuming storefront, you'll discover a small Vietnamese canteen offering tasty dishes at very reasonable prices. The menu includes all the classics, such as pho soup, egg rolls, bo bun and banh mi. The beef pho soup is particularly recommended, with its tender meat and delicious broth. This is the ideal place for those looking for gluten-free options, as most of the preparations are made with rice flour! The restaurant is just a stone's throw from Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

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 Seoul
2024

OC KALGUKSU

Korean restaurant

Of course, you have to wait in line before getting your table, but it's worth it. The locals will tell you that they eat some of the best kalguksu with clams (homemade noodle soup). Through a window you can even admire the cook preparing and cutting his noodles. We agree with word of mouth because the dish is really delicious (and perfect for cold winter days)! For the most discerning palates, add a little chilli pepper to spice up the dish. In addition, the atmosphere of the establishment is pleasantly local.

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 Daejeon
2024

CHILBULAM SIKDANG

Korean restaurant €€

This small restaurant, which doesn't look like much at first glance, serves very good kalguksu (homemade noodles cut with a knife and served in a fragrant, non-spicy broth). They are really delicious and will please those who can't eat spicy (they will finally be able to eat something without having their tongue on fire). They can be served with a peacock, the famous Korean pancakes. In addition to the quality of the dishes it serves, this restaurant is located in a small garden right next to the pagodas. Very charming.

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 Mont Namsan
2024

KONGDU

Korean restaurant €€

In a modern and neat decor, it is a chic restaurant serving traditional Korean cuisine with a modern twist. The dishes, often based on soya and tofu, are the pride of honour, all the products and therefore the dishes are regularly renewed by following the delicate rhythm of the seasons. A good time in this refined address which moreover offers a very nice view of the city, especially at night. If you're looking for a restaurant for a romantic evening while keeping within your budget, this is the place to be.

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 Seoul
2024

POOM SEOUL

Korean restaurant €€€

Poom is considered one of the best restaurants in Seoul (you are also strongly advised to make a reservation). It serves a traditional banga cuisine (the cuisine of the nobles of Joseon) revisited with a touch of modernity. Chef Roh Young-hee changes her menus very frequently; to the rhythm of the seasons. Elegance is as much a part of the plate as it is of the restaurant's decoration. It's a real moment of refinement. What's more, you get a very nice view of the city, which doesn't spoil anything.

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 Seoul
2024

MIRAK CHICKEN

Korean restaurant

Very popular restaurant. Koreans like to come here for a beer or soju, while tasting appetizing and delicious chicken. It is available in several ways: fried (wonderfully crispy), topped with a sauce as shiny as spicy or even coated with soy sauce and garlic (to fall overboard as it's so good). As an added bonus, you can order half of one type, half of another. It's up to you to vary the flavours as you wish. Being an establishment where people drink a little, there can be quite a bit of noise.

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 Seoul
2024

MAPO WONJO JUMULLEOKJIP

Korean restaurant

This very famous restaurant, just opposite the Lamb Land is a real factory that swarms with orders, especially in the evening. It serves barbecues (what would Korea be without its barbecues) of tenderized, unseasoned beef. Also famous for its naengmyeon, cold noodles that are eaten without hunger, especially in the middle of summer. This restaurant is particularly popular for family, colleagues and friends, because of its small private rooms (which cut a little off from the usual hubbub of crowded rooms).

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 Seoul
2024

BUSAN GALBI

Korean restaurant

The decoration has been completely redone in recent years, the restaurant is now clean. The smells of Korean cuisine are bewitching and the dishes are delicious! Let yourself be lulled by the gentle crackling of the grilling meat. A succulent symphony that we suggest you accompany with a few glasses of chilled soju. It is recommended that you stand near a window (open when the weather permits), as the restaurant has many tables and can quickly get smoky. A barbecue establishment that keeps its promises!

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 Seoul
2024

BUBU BOSSAM

Korean restaurant

Recognizable by the sign representing two pigs in traditional clothes, he offers one of the most famous dishes in Korean gastronomy, bossam: boiled pork sliced with kimchi, at a very reasonable price. All must be wrapped in a cabbage or salad leaf, and seasoned with fermented soy sauce or shrimp sauce. Here, the pork is lean, low in fat, and the kimchi is thinly sliced. You are free to make your own bites. All this with one of the many traditional alcohols, it's guaranteed happiness!

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 Gangneung
2024

MENYASAN DAIME

Japanese restaurant

Belonging to the famous Menya Sandaime chain (found in many cities), this tiny Japanese restaurant with its typical and warm atmosphere serves the best ramen (meat or fish noodle soup seasoned with miso) from Busan! It is very often full, you have to be patient. The best time to go there is at lunchtime, even if it is crowded, people eat quickly because work requires it. A real taste of Japan. And you can choose your favorite little one between Japanese ramen and Korean ramyeon.

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 Busan
2024

TOSOKCHON SAMGYETANG

Korean restaurant €€

One of the best samgyetang in the capital is served there. Known for its beneficial and energizing properties, this chicken soup stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujubes and garlic is one of the most popular dishes among Koreans in summer. In fact, it is THE dish dedicated to the three hottest days of this season (Chobok, Jungbok and Malbok). The icing on the cake is to dine in a beautiful traditional hanok, barefoot and on the ground. It couldn't be more traditional!

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 Seoul
2024

KKACHIGUMEONGJIB

Korean restaurant

This restaurant with its traditional architecture, which is not unlike Gyeongju, is THE restaurant to taste the famous heotjesabap, which could be hazardously translated as "fake funeral mass meals"! It is a local variation of bibimpab. Here it is cooked with soy sauce instead of the sacrosanct spicy sauce. As an accompaniment, you will be served a host of small dishes, including a succulent grilled and salted mackerel. It's simple, it's healthy, it's good. In short, it's really worth a try!

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 Andong
2024

SEOJI CHOGATTEUL

Korean restaurant €€

On the edge of Gangneung in a beautiful natural setting, a traditional house over 200 years old that honours the village cuisine of yesteryear. The tables are quickly covered with a profusion of small coloured dishes that are a delight, both for the eyes and the palate. Mrs. Choi, the owner who lives on the premises, is passionate about traditional cuisine, which is disappearing. Proof of this is that all menus are annotated with their origins (who consumed them and on what occasions). Traditions that are welcomed with open arms

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 Gangneung
2024

SANDEULAE

Korean restaurant €€

This address is very well known here. But what is it that so stirs up the crowds so much? We are served a delicious mushroom stew. But beware there are more than 7 different varieties (yellow, black, orange, spongy, tender, firm, frayed, in bouquet....... Carrots and thin slices of pork are added to the mushrooms. Every bite is a new and unforgettable experience. It reminds us of Sunday evenings in the fall after a harvest in the woods. It's a definitely comforting dish.

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 Muju
2024

HWASAN BULGOGI

Korean restaurant

If you want to change a little bit from the many spicy dishes found in South Korea, here is an address that will surely seduce you. A very good hwasan hanu bulgogi (화산한우불고기). It is a dish of beef meat accompanied by its vegetables (mushrooms, green onions, soy sprouts...) that we will come to cook slowly with a broth, in a surprising copper dish. A real festival of flavours and scents. The only downside is that the restaurant is very popular so victim of its success, there may be a bit of a wait

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 Icheon
2024

MYEONGJINJEONBOK

Korean restaurant

The seafood product featured here is a marine mollusc, the abalone. It can be eaten raw, grilled, as porridge... There is something for every taste and every desire. However, the house's speciality remains the abalone served with rice in its small covered pot. On the table, we will bring you jujubes, pumpkin, garlic, kimchi and many other products that you can mix with your rice to obtain the dish that will satisfy you the most and that will make your experience 100% unique and original.

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 Jeju Ville
2024

OCHEON JIB

Asian cuisine restaurant €€

It is in a charming little hanok that nestles this restaurant which mainly serves shabu shabu, the Japanese fondue. In a broth full of flavour, you dip thin slices of beef. The meat will come to soak up the juices of the broth, for a taste festival. Accompanied by sauces and vegetables, it is a rather slender but quite succulent meal. Moreover, the service is very friendly, each food being brought in a small box. The inner courtyard completes to give this place an air of serenity.

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 Seoul
2024

NAKJIMASIL

Korean restaurant

On the menu? dish of small octopuses and shrimps in a spicy sauce (but not too much) with noodles made from sweet potato starch and Chinese cabbage. It's very good. Just follow the instructions on the table to cook perfectly. The only small shadow on the board is the waiting. The success of the establishment is such that it is sometimes necessary to take a ticket before a table becomes available and wait 15 minutes before being served. The food is delicious so we forgive them for this little flaw.

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 Gyeongju
2024

CHAKHAN MULGOGI

Korean restaurant €€

Located in the heart of the city centre, this popular restaurant serves succulent grilled fish. You have a variety of fish to choose from and the price goes up with the number of varieties. Served whole on the table, they can be enjoyed gently, safely and deliciously. In addition to grilled fish you can also order a spicy stew or a seafood jeon. As the fish is grilled for a short time, there may be a bit of waiting time.

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 Ulsan
2024

TTOBOGETJI TTEOKBOKKI

Korean restaurant

Tteokbokki is one of the favourite dishes of the Koreans. They are often found at street food stands. They are rice cakes prepared in a thick chilli sauce and decorated with various ingredients. A particularly elaborate version with noodles, Chinese cabbage and onions can be tasted in this establishment. A spicy treat! We fell in love with the decoration, which pays tribute to animated films and Pop Culture (Disney, Miyazaki, Nintendo...). Friendly, delicious and inexpensive restaurant.

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 Seoul
2024

GYODONG SSAMBAB

Korean restaurant €€

With its traditional architecture (like most buildings here) and its cosy wooden interior, it is one of the key places to taste the great local speciality, Ssambap, a rice dish served with meat, fresh vegetables and a host of garnishes, wrapped in salad leaves, much like a spring roll. The other two stars of the place are Gondalbi-Bibimbap whose originality is the anchovy and soy sauce and Yukbuchon-Yukgaejang, a royal dish made from the famous Gyeongju beef.

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 Gyeongju
2024

3FOUND

Meat restaurant €€

This restaurant, with its very modern decor, is very popular, especially with the trendy "Busanese" youth. They come here regularly to enjoy the house specialty: tender, juicy steak cooked to perfection! So good you don't want to finish it, really. To accompany the steak, there are pasta dishes, risottos and appetizers (try the fried milk bites). Some delicious cocktails are also on the menu. A quality, tasty, top-notch address!

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 Busan
2024

KAMANGDWAEJI

Korean restaurant €€

There are two culinary stars on the island, one aquatic and one pork. This is the second one we're reveling in here, the famous and only black pig of Jeju. The meat is really of exceptional quality (and much more delicious than its counterparts that can be eaten on the peninsula). Put your meat on the grill, salivate, enjoy! For those with a sweet tooth, you can enjoy unlimited banchan (small side dishes) and you can help yourself at the self corner /셀프 코너' as many times as you like!

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 Seogwipo
2024

VETERAN

Korean restaurant

For a simple but tasty meal, we do not hesitate to come here. The restaurant's most famous dish is galguksu (thick, hand-cut noodles served in a large vegetable broth). Here, the dried seaweed and red pepper that are added, in addition to making the dish delicious, colour it very nicely. Without hesitation, this dish is served with mandu (steamed ravioli, vegetable fillings, rice vermicelli and pork meat). The place is good, the price very reasonable and the food is good for the body.

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 Jeonju
2024

IMOJIB

Korean restaurant

It is not easy to find, but this restaurant in an old Korean house is worth a detour. It is called "my aunt" in Korean and really gives the impression of being received in someone's home: It seems moderately organized, the kitchen is in the center of the house, the small rooms around. The dishes are mainly there to accompany traditional alcohols such as yakju (distilled alcohol of plants). . (modeun buchim) and galbi are excellent. Simple, delicious and user friendly.

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 Seoul
2024

GURO SSAMBAP

Korean restaurant

Located in a large traditional Korean house with a nice garden, this restaurant is the most famous in the city for ssambap (a kind of wrap made from salad and rice, which can be garnished as you wish). The mistress of the house, a sort of national monument of the ssambap, will welcome you warmly, but before 8:30 pm. The food is hearty, fresh and delicious, but you can't drink alcohol. It doesn't matter, because it's easy to be intoxicated by the divine flavour of the different dishes.

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 Gyeongju
2024

YEONGYEONG

Chinese restaurant

Head for China Town, for an escapade in the land of the Middle Kingdom. In this restaurant with its traditional architecture and bright red façade, you can enjoy Chinese dishes revisited in the Korean style, which have become very popular. Here, jjajangmyeon (soybean paste noodles) and jjambong(spicy seafood noodles) are not only succulent, but also generously served. To accompany these noodles, chabssaltangsuyuk (fried pork in sweet and sour sauce) is highly recommended. In fact, it's a very famous assortment of dishes.

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 Incheon
2024

GOZIP DOL WOOLUCK

Korean restaurant €€

In this restaurant always full of people (and therefore sometimes quite noisy) we serve... fish (what a surprise!). Fish, yes, but exquisite. Different menus are proposed with a minimum of 3 courses for lunch and 5 for dinner. Stewed, spicy, or raw... from the first bite, you'll feel your wings grow so good (or your fins, as the case may be). It is recommended that you go there at noon, as it is slightly less crowded than in the evening. A very good address that is all the rage in the city!

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 Seogwipo
2024

MOKS KITCHEN

Korean restaurant €€

Impossible to miss this restaurant with its candy-pink façade! You can enjoy succulent risottos and noodles, all enhanced with local seafood! Apart from the quality food, one also appreciates the beautiful sea view and the decoration of the restaurant, arranged so that there are small photo spots! A nice nod to one of the island's specialties with tangerines hanging from the ceiling. Here we come as much for the food as for the place itself. And as it is written on the walls 제주 늘 좋다, Jeju is always good!

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 Pyoseon
2024

HADONGKWAN

Korean restaurant

For over 70 years, Hadongkwan has been faithful to his recipe for gomtang (beef meat and bone soup),one of the main soups in Korean cuisine. This rich, milky broth is highly nutritious and would even be excellent for the skin. We recommend that you dip your rice in it, add green onions, or even pieces of kimchi to add a spicy touch to this dish (Korean style)! If you want to try it, look no further, it's a must! Good value for money.

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 Seoul
2024

SONMARIGOGI SANJEONGJIB

Korean restaurant €€

Finally a grill restaurant on Seoul that changes a little from the ordinary and traditional samgyeopsal. Yes, because the beef offered here comes in the form of small rolls that are generously filled with vegetables and herbs (onions, leeks, green onions ...). To complete all this, the menu also includes fried rice which is prepared in front of our astonished eyes, the juices of the meat are then mixed with the rice and the stew. You'll fall over so much it's so good, we guarantee it! A little bit of people to be expected.

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 Seoul
2024

TAEKJIGOLSUJESAENGALBI

Korean restaurant €€

Where would South Korea be without its famous barbecue restaurants... This address is particularly divine and very famous (the queue outside the restaurant proves it). You can taste the Jeju black pork, renowned for its finer taste, its quality, but also its moderate fat content: we are a taker! The soft crackling of the meat while grilling, its unbeatable softness... This is an address not to be missed! To avoid spoiling anything, the team can take care of the cooking for us! All you have to do is enjoy yourself.

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 Gangneung
2024

JOJEOMRYE

Korean restaurant

Situated in the middle of the market, this restaurant with its traditional-style front is known by all the locals for its sundaegukbap (a hot soup served with rice and sundae, the Korean black sausage with pig intestines, a close cousin of the black pudding). Rather rustic dishes but really surprising and delicious. Also, for once the dish is not spicy, which will not displease those who are put off by spicy food. It's good, cheap and well located: try it urgently and you won't regret it!

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 Jeonju
2024

GOJEONCHUG

Korean restaurant

This stall on the corner of Jungang Market will delight strollers looking for a solid, comforting snack. With its small counter lined with stools and overlooking steaming pans, it's hard to miss. The specialty is Juk, a traditional rice porridge said to be the country's oldest dish! Because of the fish market, it is served with abalone - but there are also vegetarian versions (mung beans, squash) and a sweet version with red beans. Dry pancakes are also highly recommended!

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 Sokcho
2024

WOOWAA

Japanese restaurant

For those who wish to discover Japanese cuisine while eating something other than sushi, you've come to the right place. This small but chic Japanese restaurant, whose popularity is growing steadily, offers simple but delicious Japanese dishes prepared for you. We can only recommend the speciality of soba noodles, especially the surprising version with avocado and basil. Grilled a la plancha, they promise an explosion of flavour. A little waiting is nevertheless to be expected before having a table.

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 Seoul
2024

CHEON-IL SIKDANGX

Korean restaurant

This is the main reason to stop in town even if the house does not look like a mine from the outside, but when you enter its small covered courtyard, you can feel the authenticity of the place. We eat in small closed rooms, sit on the floor and order: bulgogi or galbibaekban. We recommend the latter. Then comes the table covered with dozens of small dishes of vegetables, gimchi, shellfish, soup, grilled fish and delicious beef meat grilled over a wood fire. One of the jewels of Jeolla's gastronomy!

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 Haenam
2024

SINSEGYE JJIMDALK

Korean restaurant €€

This restaurant is a real institution in the city. It is often crowded and it is better to go there for lunch than for dinner! We enjoy the local speciality of the jjimdalk 찜닭. Although this dish is found all over Korea, it is certainly the best here. These are chicken with vegetables and sweet potato starch noodles, all gently and deliciously braised in soy sauce (which gives them a touch of caramelization). A real treat highly recommended!

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 Andong
2024

BUKCHON SONMANDU

Asian cuisine restaurant

Bukchon Son Mandu is renowned for its Mandu. These traditional Korean ravioli are a delight for the taste buds and here, our favorites are the deep-fried Mandu (튀김 만두), with their perfect crispy crust. It's a small store and there's sometimes a queue, as their ravioli are famous all over the capital! But the line moves quickly, so don't let the number of people fool you. You can also order your meal to go if you don't want to wait.

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 Seoul
2024

TEUKMIGWAN

Korean restaurant €€

This restaurant is the den of green tea. The district is full of them, so why deprive yourself of them! No matter what dish you choose, it will be enhanced with the famous infusion plant. Beef patties, rice and even grilled pork can be eaten with tea. The cold naengmyeon noodles are especially surprising and delicious. There is also traditional makgeolli rice alcohol with tea flavours. This is a rather original experience is highly recommended provided you like the taste of course.

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 Boseong
2024

SAMCHEONGDONG SUJEBI

Korean restaurant

Don't be surprised by the queue in front of this restaurant, their sujebi (soup with hand torn pasta pieces and vegetables) is famous and very sought after! Little flavour tip, if you want to spice up the dish a bit, we advise you to add some kimchi. Gourmands will be able to accompany their gamjajeon soup (Korean pancake of potatoes and green onions) for a successful match (one for two is enough). In addition to being cheap, the portions are generous which makes this restaurant good for everything!

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 Seoul