Indulge in the diverse flavors of Korean cuisine at these top restaurants in Seoul, each offering a unique and mouth-watering culinary experience.
Dosirak.com (두꺼비닷컴)
Transport yourself back in time at Dosirak.com, renowned for its ‘Pizza Tteokbokki’. This nostalgic dish combines the best of both worlds, served in a 90s retro atmosphere. The must-try Spaghetti Pizza Tteokbokki here, despite its name, uses chewy rice cakes instead. Cooked precisely in the microwave for 2 minutes and 10 seconds, the Pizza Tteokbokki unravels a cheesy delight rolled around the rice cakes, reminiscent of pizza bread. A taste that resurrects memories!
- address : 39, Dongnam-ro 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-407-0675
- operating time : Mon-Sat: 12:00 – 20:00 Sun: 16:00 – 20:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Jeju Sunjeon Sea Women’s Kimbap (제주순전이 해녀김밥)
Savor the flavors of Jeju at Jeju Sunjeon Sea Women’s Kimbap, known for its distinctive Pink Shrimp Kimbap and robust Sea Women’s Kimbap. The latter boasts a healthy blend of squid ink rice, seaweed, and radish, sourced directly from Jeju Island, capturing the essence of the region. Pair your kimbap with the indulgent Sea Urchin Wakame Soup for a culinary delight that encapsulates the essence of Jeju.
- address : 108, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-566-3008
- operating time : 11:00 – 21:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : Sunday
That Neighborhood Tteokbokki (그동네떡볶이)
Bid farewell to the ordinary with That Neighborhood Tteokbokki, famous for its Garlic Oil Tteokbokki! This place, known as the ultimate adult snack bar, allows you to enjoy tteokbokki with alcohol. The ‘Garlic Jjajang Tteok’ here has garnered popularity for its unique touch. Cooked over intense heat to infuse a subtle charred flavor, this tteokbokki offers a crispy exterior and chewy interior texture, complemented by the aromatic essence of garlic, a savory and spicy departure from conventional tteokbokki!
- address : 14, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-6083-5414
- operating time : 11:30 – 22:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Super House (슈퍼집)
Introducing a tteokbokki gem that has captured the hearts of Korea’s top 3 entertainment agencies at Super House. The wall filled with autographs attests to its status as a celebrity-favorite tteokbokki spot. Indulge in the Triple Cheese Tteokbokki, elevating the classic dish with cheddar, mozzarella, emmental, and parmesan cheeses. Dive into the stretchy cheese and chewy rice cakes, a must-try for cheese enthusiasts.
- address : 1F, 14, Eonju-ro 130-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-540-1591
- operating time : Mon-Sat: 11:30 – 04:00 Sun: 16:00 – 04:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
RomanTei (로만테이)
Embark on a revolution in kimbap at RomanTei, where ‘Isove Maki’ challenges traditional rolls by replacing rice with fresh fish. Enjoy the exquisite taste of fresh sashimi wrapped in seaweed, a delightful alternative to classic kimbap. For those craving rice, the Tosamaki is a must-try, featuring grilled premium tuna sashimi in a unique and upscale kimbap creation.
- address : 29, Seolleung-ro 155-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- phone : 070-7722-7308
- operating time : 18:00 – 24:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : Sunday
NolliTable (노리테이블)
Experience the rise of ‘Kim-Mac’ at NolliTable, an American roll specialty restaurant where kimchi and beer meet in perfect harmony. Savor the ‘Mount Halla’ roll, featuring fresh raw halibut and avocado topped with kimchi powder, flying fish roe, and sauce, a delightful match with a crisp beer. For a second kim-mac option, try the beef Tataki roll with asparagus, garlic cheese, onions, and torched beef, a delectable combination of flavors.
- address : B1, 1, Noksapyeong-daero 40na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-792-4427
- operating time : 12:00 – 23:00
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Hongdae Garlic Tteokbokki (홍대마늘떡볶이)
Discover the essence of street food at Hongdae Garlic Tteokbokki, renowned for its unique Spicy Jjajang Tteokbokki. Enjoy the harmonious blend of bold flavors in this adult-friendly eatery, where one can relish tteokbokki alongside alcoholic beverages. The ‘Ma-Jja Tteok’ here is a sensation, cooked over high heat to infuse a subtle smoky flavor. Dip the remaining sauce with margarine rice for an unbeatable taste experience, addictively rich and savory.
- address : 13, Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 1F
- phone : 070-8834-0908
- operating time : 11:30 – 22:00
- break time : 15:00 – 17:00
- holidays : Monday
Yeonnamdong Snack Restaurant (연남동분식점)
Witness the birth of a new era in tteokbokki at Yeonnamdong Snack Restaurant, featuring the unique ‘Sweet Red Bean Tteokbokki’! This dish, made with red beans, honey, and bean powder, offers a sweet and savory sauce drizzled over soft rice cakes, garnished with persimmons and sticky rice donuts for a delightful finish. For those seeking the traditional spicy tteokbokki, the Spicy Tteokbokki with crispy fish cake skewers is a recommended choice, satisfying both visually and in taste.
- address : 152-22, Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone : 070-4242-1987
- operating time : No information
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
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