Soulful Korean Eateries in Seoul

Embark on a savory journey through Seoul’s bustling streets to discover the hidden gems of Korean cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds.

Woosung Restaurant (우성식당)

Woosung Restaurant offers a hearty and fulfilling Korean meal with its traditional table d’hôte. Featuring 8 kinds of namul (seasoned vegetables) like sweet pumpkin, beans, and squash, their freshly steamed stone pot rice showcases a solid foundation. The thick pollack stew with chunky pollack adds an impressive depth of flavor. Their popular marinated grilled hairtail, seasoned with red pepper paste, presents a tantalizing sweet and savory taste, making it a perfect rice thief.

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• address : 1F, 60-1 Jayangbonyeong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-453-4636
• operating time : 09:00 – 22:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Guksijip (국시집)

With a 50-year legacy, Guksijip is a specialized hand-cut noodle restaurant. Their Kalguksu, a traditional knife-cut noodle dish from Gyeongsang Province, features hand-cut noodles that are thin, light, and smooth. Enjoy the original flavor first, then add the seasoned sauce to experience two different tastes in one dish, truly a double delight.

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• address : 9 Changgyeonggung-ro 43-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-762-1924
• operating time : 12:00 – 20:30
• break time : 14:30 – 17:00
• holidays : No information

Suyeon Tea House (수연산방)

Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of a traditional hanok at Suyeon Tea House. From traditional teas to Korean desserts, renowned for their sweet pumpkin shaved ice! The sweet pumpkin porridge, imbued with the handcrafted touch of Mana-nim from Seongbuk-dong, is recommended as a special dish for chilly winds. With adzuki beans, sticky rice cake, pine nuts, jujubes, and even ginseng powder, it offers a subtly sweet flavor that’s exceptionally delightful.

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• address : 8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-764-1736
• operating time : Tue-Fri: 11:30 – 18:00, Sat-Sun: 11:30 – 22:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : Mon

Dongwon House (동원집)

Nestled in the trendy Euljiro area known as ‘Hipjiro,’ Dongwon House is a potato soup house that has captured the hearts of young palates. Boasting a harmonious blend of potatoes and meat, their rich bone soup is cooked three times to enhance its deep flavor. Clear and clean broth without the addition of perilla leaves or sesame powder escalates in richness with every boil, offering a fresh and delightful taste.

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• address : 48 Toegye-ro 27-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-2265-1339
• operating time : Mon-Fri: 10:00 – 22:00, Sat: 10:00 – 21:00
• break time : 15:30 – 16:30
• holidays : Sun

Shinshin Restaurant (신신식당)

Shinshin Restaurant provides a stunning harmony of homemade fermented soybean paste stew and mashed raw garlic soybean paste. Wrapping the stew in the garlic paste and indulging in a sip around the time your throat feels a bit dry, immediately turns a bowl of rice into an easy task. Enjoy the hearty eel on rice with the delightful crunch of stir-fried fermented soybean paste. This place is a must-visit for actor Shin Hyun-joon, known for his exquisite taste in white rice experiences! We’ve introduced Chef Heo Young-man’s must-visit table d’hôte gem, and today, simple and heartfelt food is all we can think about!

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Haenam Chicken House (해남닭집)

Haenam Chicken House serves a deliciously crispy traditional chicken, fried right after slaughtering. Known as actor Lee Jung-jae’s favorite haunt, the crunch is as delicious as the taste! The crunchy coating akin to a snack encases a tender meat that is truly captivating. The soy sauce chicken, marinated in seasoned soy sauce, offers a multi-dimensional flavor profile with its spicy and sweet notes simultaneously.

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• address : 46 Neungdong-ro 13-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-466-4656
• operating time : Mon-Sat: 10:00 – 23:00, Sun: 12:00 – 22:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Star Giblets (별미곱창)

Specializing in stir-fried intestines, Star Giblets is a pork giblets restaurant where a single dish of stir-fried intestines can make or break the meal. The savory giblets, coupled with generous portions, have made it a renowned spot in Seochon. With each bite, the flavorful essence of the giblets rises, complemented by the aromatic flavors of mugwort and perilla leaves. Seasoned perfectly, the spicy-sweet seasoning adds an extra touch of magic when dipped in their unique sauce.

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• address : 54 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-737-1320
• operating time : 12:00 – 22:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : Sun

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