Delicious Korean Comfort Foods in Seoul & Busan

Embark on a culinary journey to savor the best of Korean comfort foods in Seoul and Busan. Indulge in these traditional dishes for a true taste of Korea’s rich culinary heritage.

Janganbonga (장안본가)

Janganbonga in Busan’s Gijang-gun offers a unique combination of land and sea flavors in their dishes. From herbal ingredients to a selection of poultry or duck, topped with generous portions of abalone, octopus, and scallops, their dishes are the perfect nutritious choice for summer.

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• address : 333 Jangan-ro, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
• phone : 051-727-3056
• operating time : 10:00 – 20:30
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk (성북동누룽지백숙)

In Seoul’s Seongbuk-dong, indulge in Seongbuk-dong Memil Sujebi, a perfect combination of buckwheat pancakes, nurungji, and Baeksuk. Their carefully simmered chicken Baeksuk with ingredients like jujube and medicinal herbs offers a tender taste experience best enjoyed with a group.

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• address : 9 Seongbuk-ro 31-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-764-0707
• operating time : 11:30 – 21:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Ilyang (일일향)

Experience the essence of traditional Chinese nourishing cuisine at Ilyang in Seoul’s Sinsa-dong. Their Jegabok, meaning ‘happiness for the whole family,’ is a wholesome dish filled with ingredients like abalone, sea cucumber, shrimp, and mushroom, perfect for boosting vitality.

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• address : 25 Nonhyeon-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-545-6154
• operating time : 11:30 – 21:30
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Namsoul Minmul Jangeo (남서울민물장어)

Located in Seoul’s Nonhyeon-dong, Namsoul Minmul Jangeo is famous for its freshwater eel dishes. Embrace the trend of eel as a nutritious choice and dive into their flavorful eel dishes seasoned with salt, soy sauce, or red pepper paste.

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• address : 137 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-544-1010
• operating time : 12:00 – 21:00
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

Hongbogak (Temporarily Closed) (홍보각)

While temporarily closed, Hongbogak in Seoul’s Jangchung-dong is renowned for its premium Chinese cuisine, especially the Buldojang known for its rejuvenating ingredients like abalone, sea cucumber, and mushrooms. A bowl of Buldojang from this establishment is sure to revitalize your energy.

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• address : The Grand Ambassador Seoul, 287 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-2270-3141
• operating time : 12:00 – 22:00
• break time : 14:30 – 18:00
• holidays : No information

Aeseong Hoegwan Hanwoo Gomtang (애성회관 한우곰탕)

Aeseong Hoegwan in Seoul’s Bukchang-dong offers a comforting Hanwoo Gomtang perfect for a light lunch on Chobok. The clean and flavorful beef broth with Hanwoo brisket is a hearty and nutritious meal option.

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• address : 1F, Sechang Building, 23 Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-352-0303
• operating time : Mon-Fri: 10:00 – 22:00, Sat: 10:00 – 21:00
• break time : Mon-Fri: 15:00 – 17:00, Sat: 16:00 – 17:00
• holidays : Closed on Sundays

Tosokchon (토속촌)

Tosokchon in Seoul’s Jongno district is renowned for its Samgyetang, a must-have dish during Chobok. The white, savory broth of their Samgyetang is a delicacy not to be missed, drawing both locals and tourists alike.

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• address : 5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• phone : 02-737-7444
• operating time : 10:00 – 21:30
• break time : No information
• holidays : No information

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