Epicurean Escapade: Flavors of Seoul’s Alleys

Are you hungry for an adventure not just through Seoul’s bustling streets, but via its plates too? Grab your chopsticks, tuck in your napkins, we’re about to embark on a culinary quest in the heart of South Korea!

Brick Oven (브릭오븐)

Brick Oven at Gangnam station is New York style pizza haven. Fold it, hold it, munch it! That’s how you do it here. The crispy crust pizzas and the rose al dente pasta is quite a rally.

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• address : 2nd Floor, 31, Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-508-1325
• operating time : Sun-Thur: 11:30 – 21:30 Fri-Sat: 11:30 – 23:30
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Tteok Dori Tang (떡도리탕)

A culinary pilgrimage to Gangnam station remains incomplete without tasting the Tteok Dori Tang. With a single mouth-watering menu that has won hearts for nearly 30 years, this place serves a unique concoction of spicy chicken stew with rice cake. Heap your plate and chow down at Seoul’s beloved stew destination.

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• address : 28-4, Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-501-2940
• operating time : 14:00 – 02:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Tory Kami (토리카미)

Tory Kami is a hotspot for twenty-somethings. Renowned for its chicken grill assortment, it allows patrons to enjoy a variety of chicken parts, cooked to perfection in the nick of time for an optimum dining experience. With a mix of salt and wasabi, the chicken’s inherent flavor compels you to grab a pint of beer and just relax.

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• address : 102, Chungmuro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-6465-3809
• operating time : No information
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Hwa Yuk Gae (화육계)

A culinary delight for those who enjoy spicy food, Hwa Yuk Gae is the place to enjoy chicken feet, pigs’ feet, and rolled omelets in one set. Well-seasoned and smoky, the meat dishes here are impressive. The plentiful veggies in the egg rolls are a perfect accompaniment.

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• address : 21, Eulji-ro 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-2268-7740
• operating time : No information
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Cheong Wa Ok (청와옥)

When in Euljiro area, a pit-stop at Cheong Wa Ok is mandatory. Known for its time-honored recipe of sundae (Korean blood sausage) soup, the restaurant’s Pyeonbaek Combo is every gourmand’s delight featuring sundae, suyuk (boiled beef or pork slices), and Pyeonbaek steamed platter.

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• address : Seokchon Building 1F, 96, Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-422-0550
• operating time : Mon: 00:00 – 24:00 Tue: 00:00 – 22:00 Wed-Sun: 00:00 – 24:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Chun Jin Young Gam (천진영감)

Next up, we dive into the universe of Gangnam’s Richie-rich flavors! Surviving the franchise storm in Gangnam, Chun Jin Young Gam serves the flavor of China’s Mara hot pot. Don’t miss out on the indispensably delectable Chinese noodles while you have a tantalizing fried corn to calm down your numb mouth.

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• address : 1F, 6 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-568-0355
• operating time : 12:00 – 00:00
• break time : Mon-Fri: 15:00 – 17:00
• holidays : No information

That’s just a flavor of Seoul’s vibrant food scene! Hungry for more? Stay tuned for the next round of Seoul’s food jungle exploration. Hit that subscribe button now for a delightful gourmet journey!