mushrooms,some onion) and near the rice I  have some ruccola salad and red beet. 

P.S. if someone want the recipe don’t hesitate to ask me..(I am sorry I am not posting the recipe now..but I have a lot of

things to do..and this what I can do it right now..)

We are a family who loves to try out new restaurants every once in a while. The restaurant may be a ‘hole in a wall’ / fast food / mid-range / classy restaurant, it doesn’t matter as long as we have the budget for it.

• Samgyeopsal 400g/2persons for Php 500
  Jabchae for Php 400

The venue offers comfort and coziness to all its customers. With 2 VIP rooms and 14 private rooms, “Sonsooheon” is an ideal place for private meetings or business.

“Sonsooheon” exclusively uses premium Korean beef (Hanoo) to ensure the best quality and taste of its cuisine. Overall, the restaurant strives to meet the highest standards of its customers’ satisfaction.

Closed days:
Chuseok, Lunar new year (Seollal)

Opening hours:
LUNCH AM 11:30-PM 3:00
DINNER PM 5:30-PM 10:30

Menu:
Korean beef: 45,000 ~ 65,000 won
Sonsooheon course menu: 118,000 ~ 138,000 won
Soy sauce marinated fresh crab: 60,000 won
Grilled minced beef ribs: 42,000 won
Radish kimchi stew: 12,000 won

Rooms:
14 rooms
(2 vip rooms, 1 private dining room)

Recommended choices for tourists:

- Sonsooheon Course menu: 118,000 ~ 138,000 won
(Porridge of the day, Chef’s Special salad, Pancakes, Broiled sliced beef with vegetables or Raw beef, Chef’s Special dish, Prime boneless rib eye, Grilled premium beef sirloin, Beef skirt steak, Meal, Desert)
- Marinated fresh crab in soy sauce: 60,000 won
- Grilled minced beef ribs: 42,000 won
(Porridge of the day, Chilled vegetables, Pancakes, Bean sprouts & dried pollack steamed dish, Grilled minced beef ribs, Meal, Desert)
- Cotton Candy Ice Cream: 9,000 won
(Special Sonsooheon desert served with cotton candy and espresso)

Tax 10% added

1. 3 Alley Pub (Bar/Pub)

This atmosphere here is just like a real British pub had been transplanted from the UK.  Most of their customers are foreigners.  Here, you can enjoy Guinness, Erdinger, and Hoegaarden on tap.  They serve various side dishes that go nicely with the imported draft beer, and there is a wide enough selection of steak on the menu that you can easily dine here.  They are always packed, so either you need to call to find out whether seats are available or book ahead.
- address: 116-15 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-749-3336
- website: http://www.3alleypub.com

2. Alibaba (Egyptian)

This place is an Egyptian restaurant, a rare find in Seoul. It is quite small, but they have a loyal following among the Muslim community and Westerners in search of exotic flavours. They serve falafel, which are deep-friend balls of minced chickpeas coated with powdered sesame mixed with salt, and dipped in sauce. They also serve alibaba chicken, which is marinated in lemon and onion sauce and oven-roasted.  It tastes even better served with thin, light-tasting pita bread.  In addition, this is one of the few places in Seoul where you can order a Middle Eastern-style water pipe for smoking.
- address: 124-9 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-790-7754

3. Alsaba (Pakistani) 

Enjoy Pakistani food, which is a combination of Indian and Islamic culture.  The ingredients and spices they use are imported directly from Pakistan. Recommended is Alsaba ran, made with leg of lamb. The kitchen staff all come from Pakistan.
- address: 34-4 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-792-1488
- website: http://www.alsaba.co.kr

4. Bada Sikdang (Korean : Budae-jjigae) 

This restaurant is known as the creator of Itaewon-style budae-jjigae (sausage stew), which gets its distinct mellowness from the cheese they add.  In order to make Johnsontang, sausage, potatoes, onions, cabbage, ham, ground meat, and peppers are boiled in beef broth and garnished with cheese, for a slightly cheesy, unique flavor unlike regular budae-jjigae.
- address: 743-7 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-795-1317

5. Comedor (Paraguayan)

This restaurant serves Paraguayan cuisine and is the first of its kind in Asia. The most representative dish is empanadas, a southern African-style dumpling stuffed with meat, cheese, and other ingredients. You can enjoy many different kinds of dishes at reasonable prices.
- address: 130-3 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-749-2827

6. Donga Naengmyeon (Korean : Naengmyeon)

A noodle-specialized restaurant with a 30 year tradition. The spicy mixed cold noodle is the most popular item on the menu. All the foods are basically spicy and should be ordered separately if you want the noodles to be less spicy and more sweet and sour. Takeout is possible, including for dishes that need to be boiled.
- address: 265-576 Bogwang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-796-2796

7. Goam Sikdang (Korean : Budae-jjigae)

Here, you can have refreshingly spicy budae-jjigae, a stew of sausages, meat and vegetables.   The budae-jjigae at this restaurant tastes more authentically Korean than Itaewon-style budae-jjigae, which usually includes processed cheese.  This restaurant is supposed to bea famous place for delicious food in the Itaewon area.
- address: 123-3 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-796-1813

8. Kkangtong Mandu (Korean : Kalguksu)

Enjoy kalguksu (hand-cut noodles) and dumplings stuffed with tofu, pork, and leek.  The base of kalguksu is a broth made from beef leg bones.  Bibim-guksu (noodles and vegetables in a spicy sauce) and suyuk (steamed beef wrapped in fresh kimchi) also taste excellent.  Uniquely, they use kalguksu noodles in their bibimguksu.  They’ve been in operation for 20 years, but the interior has been updated and is neat.
- address: 741-19 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-794-4243

9. Kyotofu (Dessert/Tea)

This is an American-Japanese dessert bar offering American interpretations of Japanese cuisine and desserts. The main branch is in New York. In Korea, they have opened three branches. On the menu are a wide variety of desserts and dishes made with tofu.
- address: 682-1 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-749-1488
- website: http://blog.naver.com/kyo_tofu/

10. Loco Loca (Mexican)

Extra flavor from Mexico, Chile and South America is added to Italian food. This is an authentic restaurant where you can enjoy pizza as well as quesadillas. Putting South American toppings on Italian pizza dough is very interesting. You can also enjoy South American drinks like margarita and mojito.
- address: 116-22 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-796-1606

11. Marakesh Night (Moroccan)

At this restaurant, you can enjoy authentic Moroccan cuisine prepared by a Moroccan cook.  Probably because the owner of the restaurant used to work for an embassy, there is a focus on neat presentation of the dishes.  The appetizer of hummus, the kebabs, and various main dishes of lamb or chicken are all delicious. The interior of this spacious restaurant is exotically decorated in Moroccan-style.  They even have Middle Eastern-style water pipes.
- address: 736-15 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-795-9441
- website: http://www.marakechnight.com/

12. Moghul (Pakistani)

Pakistani cuisine is available at this restaurant.  Most of the main dishes are made with lamb instead of pork or beef.  Typical dishes are seekh kebab, beef masala (beef curry), and grilled lamb chops.  In addition, you can enjoy various curry dishes, and the weekend buffet is also popular. The restaurant was converted from a private home and is quite cozy.
- address: 116-2 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-796-5501
- website: www.moghulkorea.com

13. Nariui-jip (Korean : Samgyeopsal)

This restaurant is famous for their delicious pork belly and fermented soybean stew. The pajeori (green onion salad), which is eaten with the pork belly, tastes especially great.  They are open 24 hours, you can drop by any time.  It is very crowded at lunch and dinner time, so you should avoid these times if you want to relax while eating.
- address: 738-24 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-793-4860

14. Pancho’s (Mexican)

This is a Texas-style Mexican (Tex-mex) restaurant. Representative dishes are fajitas (meat and vegetables wrapped in a tortilla), tacos (meat and sour cream stuffed in a tortilla), and quesadillas (a Mexican version of pizza).  Make your meal even better with a margarita cocktail brimming with tequilla.
- address: 127-3 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-792-4767
- website: http://www.panchos.co.kr

15. Petra (Middle Eastern)

At this restaurant, which serves Syrian and Jordanian cuisine, you can try Middle Eastern food.  Kebabs and hummus are representative of this style of food, which features characteristic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, thyme, and saffron.  Lamb is also frequently used.  They do not sell alcoholic beverages, though.
- address: 552 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-790-4433

16. Salam (Turkish)

The Kebabs in this restaurant are made by a Turkish chef. Prolonged baking removes all the oil, leaving a delicately mild taste. Out of all kebabs, the main dish is the shish kebab, which comes out on skewers. Enjoy the rich Turkish coffee experience the liquid tobacco of the Arabians.
- address: 732-21 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-793-4323

17. Santorini (Greek)

To make gyros, they wrap lettuce, tomatoes, and grilled meat topped with tzatziki sauce in an oven-baked pita.  Two other typical Greek dishes served here are souvlaki, which are grilled meat and vegetable skewers, and pie-shaped moussaka, which is eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, and layers of minced meat topped with a white sauce and baked.
- address: 119-10 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-790-3474

18. Thai Orchid (Thai)

This is one of the oldest Thai restaurants in Seoul, but they have recently moved to their present location directly opposite from the old restaurant.  The approach at the new location is more casual compared to the old one, which was more like a hotel restaurant.
- address: 736-9 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-795-3338
- website: http://www.thaiorchid.co.kr

19. The Bungalow (Bar/Pub)

At this establishment, you can enjoy cocktails in one of their themed rooms decorated in a variety of ethnic styles. The Moroccan-style room, with its floor of white sand, is quite popular.  The cocktails are also affordably priced..
- address: 112-3 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-793-2344

20. Zelen (Bulgarian)

The cooks and owner of this restaurant are from Bulgaria. They serve the bread made with Bulgarian lactobacillus, and authentic Bulgarian home-style food prepared in an open kitchen. Their popular dessert is yogurt made with lactobacillus from Bulgaria.
- address: 116-14 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-749-0600

At night, Hongdae really comes alive with the passion of Korean young people. Starting at sundown, there are performances by indie bands, both the famous and the not-so-famous. These multifarious creative self-expressions, as well as the vibrant night club culture, instill the Hongdae area with its youthful vitality.

There’s one word that is indispensable when talking about Hongdae, and that is ‘freedom’. The atmosphere in Hongdae is very welcoming and free of prejudices, allowing people to express themselves freely. This is evident in the wide variety of live performances one see around Hongdae, as well as in the wide diversity of restaurants, including Italian and Turkish. Everywhere, you’ll find Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Turkish restaurants, and especially between Hongdae Station and the front gate of Hongik University, and also near Geukdong broadcasting station, Sangsu Station, and Hapjeong Station.

The latest trend in the Hongdae area are Japanese restaurants, which specialize in donburi (rice bowl topped with various ingredients), charu-soba (cold buckwheat noodes), and izakaya (Japanese-style bar).  Koreanised Japanese cuisine seems perfectly suited to the tastes of both Korean young people and foreigners.

1. Bulia (Chinese)

The restaurant specializes in Chinese hot pot, also known as Chinese fondue.  With a 20-year culinary career, the cook, who is from Sichuan, China, creates unique flavours.  The hot pot served here is not quite as spicy as you’ll find in China.  The ingredients can be ordered separately as desired, or can be ordered in a variety of combinations.
- address: 161-1 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-335-6689
- website: http://www.bulia.co.kr/

2. Castle Praha (Bar/Pub)

The specialty at Castle Praha is traditional Czech-style house beer. The remarkable exterior of this restaurant has been modeled after the Prague Orloj, the famous astronomical clock tower in Prague’s main square.  The interior is decorated throughout with various Czech accessories, giving it an appealing, exotic atmosphere. They serve traditional Czech food and beer, prepared under the guidance of a master brewer.
- address: 395-19 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-337-6644
- website: http://www.castlepraha.co.kr

3. Chin Chin (Japanese)

This is a Japanese-style kaiseki restaurant, and they offer a varied form of simple Japanese set menu. The atmosphere makes it a good place to go for a drink at dinner time.
- address: 343-9 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-334-1476

4. Cusco (Peruvian)

Enjoy a variety of Peruvian teas, alcoholic beverages, and dumplings.  The chef, who is from Peru, makes authentic Latin American dishes, with ingredients like potatoes and red chili peppers, but without cheese.  A representative Peruvian dish is ceviche, a distinctive Latin American version of raw fish with sauce and fresh onions.
- address: 414-18 Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-334-6836

5. Dolkkot (Korean)

This restaurant specializes in oyster dishes.  To make their unique dish called gulsotbap, they cook rice with mushrooms, ginkgo berries, a julienne of white radish in sweetened vinegar, and oysters, and top it off with dried myeongnan jeot, fermented pollock roe seasoned with chili pepper powder.  The oyster set menu includes raw oysters, grilled oysters, oysters au gratin, and rice mixed with oysters and seasoned shredded radish.
- address: 205-3 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-324-5894 

6. Donburi (Japanese)

This restaurant specializes in a Japanese dish called donburi, which is a large bowl of rice topped with various ingredients.  It is so popular that you need to line up even before the restaurant opens. This is the place to enjoy the best donburi in Seoul.
- address: 366-18 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-3141-8398

7. Dongmakjip (Korean : Galbi)

This grilled boneless rib (Galbi) restaurant is always packed at dinner time.  They offer only boneless beef ribs, either marinated or unmarinated.  The restaurant is divided in three: a main building that looks like an old inn, a huge annex, and an outdoor restaurant.  It is huge, with over a hundred oil-drum tables.  The prices are low, and after your meal they provide complementary janchi-guksu (noodles in a light seaweed broth topped with kimchi, thinly sliced egg, green onions, and cucumbers).
- address: 161-8 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-323-0577

8. Eomeoniga Charyeojuneun Siktak (Korean : Hanjeongsik)

At this restaurant, Korean table d’hôte is attractively presented with some interesting fusion twists.  Among their various special set menus are the “Imo”, “Gomo”, “Eomeoni”, and “Very Special” set menus, all of which come with rice porridge, salad, Korean chop suey, Korean pancakes, soup, tempura, and various meat dishes. The “Very Special” set menu should be ordered one day in advance. The restaurant is run by the novelist Yang Gwi Ja, and the neat interior which can be seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows attracts many visitors.
- address: 403-13 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-333-5616
- website: http://www.dinnertable.co.kr/

9. Eomeoniwa Godeungeo (Korean)

The food here isn’t cheap, but you feel like you are having baekban which your mom fixes at home. They start making your rice as soon as you place your order, so it tastes deliciously fresh.
- address: 407-19 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone:  02-337-0704

10. Greek Joy (Greek)

Greek tzatziki is made from olive oil and natural yogurt and is a well-known as a healthy food in Europe. Gyros are the basic menu here, and it is a typical fast food in Greece. Oil removed barbeque chicken with mushrooms, cabbages, tomatoes, green peppers, and vegetables in tzatziki sauce with the broad pita bread are all good to eat.
- address: 358-36 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-338-2100

11. Hakadabunko (Japanese)

This restaurant specializes in Kyushu-style donkatsu ramen (ramen noodles in a pork broth) which has come to be known as the king of ramen.  Hakata (donkatsu) ramen, a specialty of Kyushu, is made with a rich pork gravy.   This restaurant serves two kinds of donkatsu ramen; inramen, which has a rich pork flavour, and the milder cheongramen.   Of all ramen restaurants in Seoul, the food at this one is said to taste the closest to ramen you can get on the Japanese mainland.  The food here is so popular that you may have to wait in line over an hour to enjoy it.
- address: 93-28 Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-338-5536

12. Hongik Sutbulgalbi Saenggogi (Korean : Galbi)

This restaurant specializes in charcoal barbecued fresh meat.  Their most popular dishes are the generous portions of galbi (ribs) and samgyeopsal (pork belly).  Since they partially pre-grill the pork belly, you don’t have to wait long before eating.  The soybean stew is also popular.  One of the walls is covered in graffiti, which creates the atmosphere of the Hongik University area.
- address: 331-1 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-334-3354

13. Le Petit Four (Dessert/Tea)

Here, you can enjoy charming French pastries, such as macarons. Also popular is the capsule ice cream, which is available in a variety of flavors.  The prices are quite low as well.
- address: 486 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-322-2669
- website: http://blog.naver.com/lepetitfour

14. Malaxiang (Chinese)

Enjoy Chinese cuisine with ‘mara’ (a Chinese word meaning ‘spiciness’).  The chicken and seafood dishes are recommended.  The fiery flavor comes mostly from Chinese sancho peppers and chili peppers.  The food is reasonably priced, so this place is quite popular.
- address: 317-10 Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-338-6390
- website: http://www.malaxiang.com

15. Mimine (Korean : Twigim)

This tempura restaurant was very popular in Incheon and has now relocated to the Hongdae area. The move was hotly anticipated, and ever since they opened, the new location has been rapidly increasing in popularity. The hot item on the menu is their shrimp-twigim, and they also make a very nice, soupy topokki, and they taste fantastic together. Instead of the soy sauce that most places offer, this place uniquely offers salt to dip the twigim in.
- address: 372-6 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 070-404-8011
- website:  http://blog.naver.com/mimine_fry/

16. Namul Meongneun Gom (Korean : Bibimbap)

The main dishes at this restaurant are bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables) and gomtang (beef broth with rice). The vegetable side dishes that accompany the bibimbap are a little bland compared to those at other restaurants.   The textures and flavors of the ingredients are more prominent since they are not overpowered by excessive seasonings.
- address: 395-199 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-323-9930

17. Teppen (Japanese)

At this restaurant specializing in iron-griddle cooking, there is a palpable sense of the youthful, energetic atmosphere unique to the Hongdae area.  As you walk in, the staff greets you with impressive enthusiasm. On the menu are various teppan dishes, among which the most popular is teppanyaki, a mixture of vegetables and noodles topped with a chopped omelet and sauce. The main branch is in Japan. And just like in Japan, there is an additional service charge of 2,500 won per person.
- address: 409-1 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-336-5578
- website: http://www.teppenkorea.com 

18. The Makgeolli (Korean : Makgeolli)

Makgeolli shop which has recently become popular.  Not only traditional makgeolli, but also a wide variety of makgeolli like cocktail makgeolli. All of the dishes, like perilla leaf and meat pancakes, samgyeopsal-kimchi pancakes are served as anju, are exquisite.
- address: 408-1 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, SeoulSeoul
- phone: 02-336-1007

19. Utsav (Idian)

Enjoy street food in an Indian restaurant. The vintage gray exterior gives the place a unique atmosphere. The low-priced lunch buffet is very popular. Other popular choices on the menu are the curries and satay (meat skewers). The dining area features a small pool.
- address: 93-102 Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-334-9189
- website: http://www.utsav.co.kr/

20. Wolhyang (Korean : Makgeolli)

The owner of this place also operates a brewery that makes a variety of makgeolli (Korean rice wine) with organic brown rice.   In order to offer fresh makgeolli on tap, they set up a unique makgeolli draught machine. As an accompaniment to the mageolli, they offer a side dishes in a variety of styles, from traditional Korea to fusion. They hold makgeolli-making classes every Saturday at noon.
- address: 335-5 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-332-9202

1. Gangseo-myeonok (Korean : Naengmyeon)

This restaurant’s signature dish is their naengmyeon, cold noodles served in a tangy iced broth, which they make from beef brisket and dongchimi kimchi brine. At one time, this restaurant was famous for being the President’s naengmyeon restaurant of choice, but perhaps because they have expanded, they don’t seem to have the same flavor as in the old days. At lunchtime, all set menus come with naengmyeon (cold noodles in broth) and meat.
- address: 120-15 Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-752-1945

2. Goryeo Samgyetang (Korean : Samgyetang)

Young chickens are used for their tender meat and great taste. During summer, extra noodles are served with the broth and during winter, rice made with five different cereals is added. Two types of traditional oriental medicines are used as ingredients and a small glass of ginseng liquor is served along side.
- address: 55-3 Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-752-9376
- website: http://www.koreasamkyetang.com

3. Jaembaeok (Korean : Seolleongtang)

This restaurant, which has been run for three generations, specializes in seolleongtang (a thin, milky-white beef soup). One popular item on their menu is the assortment of steamed beef, with cuts such as head meat, brisket point cut, brisket and flank, Swiss-cut tongue, shank, and spleen that you can try.
- address: 64-4 Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-755-8106

4. Jangho Wanggopchang (Korean : Gopchang)

The name of this restaurant might lead you to believe they serve mainly small intestines, but actually they’re famous for kimchi-jjigae (kimchi stew). The stew is made with well-fermented kimchi, onions, green onions, minced garlic, and tofu, with some pork at the bottom of the bowl. The intestines are smooth, soft and deliciously good.
- address: 6-16 Sunhwa-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-756-5070

5. Jeongwon Sundubu (Korean : Sundubu)

All of the soft tofu is seasoned with a spicy mixture of red pepper powder, garlic, and sugar, and then such ingredients as beef, oysters, or pork are added depending on the order. An extra empty bowl is provided so you can mix the soft tofu with rice made in an earthenware bowl.
- address: 120-12 Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-755-7139

6. Jinju Hoegwan (Korean : Kong-guksu)

This restaurant is famous for kong-guksu (noodles in cold soymilk broth). It is supposedly the best-tasting kong-guksu in Seoul even though they serve theirs with only thick soymilk broth and noodles, dispensing with the usual chopped cucumber. The noodles are made with wheat flour, potato flour, buckwheat, peanuts, and pine nuts. They serve their tasty kong guksu throughout the summer, and in winter, they serve kimchi-bokkeumbap (kimchi fried rice).
- address: 120-35 Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-753-5388

7. Samo Jjukkumi (Korean : Jukkumi)

This restaurant has had octopus on its menu for 25 years. They grill it specially and also fry it with a unique pepper paste and other spices, giving it a delicate flavor to go along with the octopus’s natural chewyness. Prices are low and customer satisfaction is high.
- address: 31-6 Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-362-2120

8. Sogongjukjip (Korean : Juk)

At this famous Bukchang-area rice porridge house, you can choose from over ten different kinds of rice porridge, all of which are great. Another popular dish here is their nutritious rice cooked in a cauldron with oysters and prawns.
- address: 86-10 Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-752-6400

9. Songok (Korean : Guksu)

This restaurant has specialized in buckwheat noodles for about 40 years. Their pleasing broth is made with bold-tasting katsuobushi (a traditional Japanese soup base) and soy sauce. The restaurant demonstrates their expertise with udon noodles that are chewy and delicious.
- address: 17 Namdaemunno 4-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-752-3297

10. Yurimmyeon (Korean : Guksu)

This is a noodle specialist from way back. There are only four items on the menu, including saucepan noodles and stone saucepan noodles which are great during winter. In the summer, diners can enjoy the cold buckwheat noodles and mixed vegetable noodles.
- address: 16 Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-755-0659

1. Bukpyeong Dakgomtang (Korean : Dakgomtang)

This restaurant is famous for their dakgomtang (chicken soup), which has a clear, refreshing broth. The soup is light, clean-tasting, and delicious, so they have lots of loyal customers. The restaurant is also frequented by a lot of Japanese tourists.
- address: 195 Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-3675-6375

2. Deulpul (Korean)

Side dishes made from homemade pepper paste, soybean paste, soy sauce, vegetables and wild greens are very delicious here. Also mushrooms and wild edible greens are popular and a traditional tea along with dessert is served after the meal.
- address: 71-1 Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-745-9383
- website: http://www.dulpul.co.kr

3. Goldong-myeon (Korean : Guksu)

This Daehangno-area noodle restaurant is very popular, so you’ll likely have to wait in line. The representative dish here is gol-dong-myeon, a variation of mixed noodles that comes from Korean royal cuisine and is mixed with soy sauce, rather than the usual hot pepper paste.
- address: 1-45 Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-764-5113

4. Guksijip (Korean : Guksu)

This restaurant, which is famous for its fresh-tasting food, offers handmade noodles. Reservations are essential as there are usually no seats available for walk-in customers. After the day’s noodles have been sold out, usually between 12 and 2, no more are served. The noodles and seasoning sauce are served simply in a broth made from beef brisket, but the noodles are very thin and amazingly delicate and soft.
- address: 9 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-762-1924 

5. Hyehwa Kalguksu (Korean : Kalguksu)

This restaurant has been a fixture of  Hyehwa-dong for almost 30 years and faithfully maintains its long-standing traditions. To their four-leg broth, they add beef brisket and simmer it for 24 hours, so the finely-sliced noodles that they serve in it taste fantastic. Besides kalguksu (hand-cut noodle soup), they also serve thinly-sliced bulgogi-style beef flame broiled in a gridiron, fish tempura, and octopus.
- address: 84-3 Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-743-8212
- website: www.혜화칼국수.kr

6. Istanbul (Turkish)

This restaurant in Uijeongbu was the first in Korea to introduce kebabs, a traditional Turkish dish. Enjoy convenient fast food-style kebabs at a reasonable price.
- address: 69-1 Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-744-9790
- website: http://www.istanbul21.com

7. Kobe Genpei (Japanese)

The Japanese-style ramen here tastes very authentic. The chef is Japanese, and all the ingredients, with the exception of the meat and vegetables, are brought in from Japan.
- address: 203-1 Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-765-6808

8. Mami Cheonggukjang (Korean : Cheonggukjang)

This restaurant is famous for cheonggukjang (soybean paste soup). This restaurant recently underwent renovations, and the interior is still pristine.
- address: 18-2 Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-765-0842

9. Myeongnyun Sonkalguksu (Korean : Kalguksu)

The popular item here is the handmade cut noodles in beef broth. The thick boiled brisket and flank and lightly boiled octopus are also good. You can order half and half of each. The restaurant isn’t open for dinner and often closes early when ingredients run out.
- address: 31-23 Myeongnyun-dong 1-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-742-8662

10. Paris Hanoi (Vietnamese)

This restaurant has two noodle dishes on their menu: pho (rice noodles in a light-tasting and refreshing broth) and banh nam (rice noodles mixed with fried and sliced dumplings and vegetables), which is also popular. In the cafe-like atmosphere, you can casually enjoy Vietnamese pho.
- address: 83-1 Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-3673-1999

11. Persian Palace (Iranian)

This is an Iranian spicy curry restaurant. You can taste spicy curry made by an Iranian. Their best dish is curry made with lamb marinated in seasonings for 3 days. The smoked chicken curry is also recommended. Their Persian full-course set menus include various kinds of curry sauce, six pieces of chicken, and Iranian-style rice cakes. In addition to curries, you can enjoy various kinds of exotic food, such as Iranian-style bread, yogurt, and alcoholic beverages.
- address: 121-1 Myeongnyun-dong 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-763-6050
- website: http://www.persianpalace.com 

12. Sao Paulo (Brazilian)

Enjoy all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrasco grilled steak for 25,000, served with fried rice, feijoda (beef and pork stew with black beans), potato salad, and pickles. Various kinds of meat are also available, including chicken, sausages, beef strip loin, and pork belly, etc. The grilled pineapple makes a tasty accompaniment for the meat.
- address: 19-2 Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-764-6079

13. Seongbukdong Dwaeji-galbijip (Galbi)

This is a famous spareribs restaurant that has been in operation in the Sungbukdong area for 30 years.  The set menu of char-grilled spareribs with a bowl of rice is excellent.  Since it is grilled over charcoal briquette, the pork acquires a smoky flavour and loses most of its fat, so it has a nice chewy texture.    
- address: 114-2 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-764-2420 

14. Sonkalguksu (Korean : Kalguksu)

At this restaurant, you can enjoy humble home-style kalguksu (knife-cut noodles). The kalguksu is served in a rich beef broth, and a Korean-style pancake is included with your order, making it even better. Dinner service ends at 6:00, so you should call ahead to find out whether they can accommodate you.
- address: 74-37 Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-764-7947

15. Urimilguksi (Korean : Kalguksu)

This restaurant specializes in sagol kalguksu (hand-cut noodles). The ‘sagol’ broth is made with four leg bones of Korean-bred cows and tastes great, and the noodles, which are thinner than regular kalguksu, have a nice chewy texture.  Kalguksu is best enjoyed garnished with beef brisket and zucchini and topped with spicy seasonings. 
- address: 124-11 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-745-3764

For foreigners wanting to deepen their understanding of the traditional culture of Korea, Insa-dong is the most common destination of choice, and with good reason – the alleyways that stretch away from the main road on both sides reverberate with echoes of Korea’s beautiful past, giving foreigners an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Korean tradition and also offering Koreans a chance to reminisce.

The art galleries one finds here and there throughout Insa-dong put on various exhibitions, and the streets are always bustling with activities and attractions, like cheerful street performers and literary events.

This is also an ideal place to experience traditional Korean cuisine as there are so many tea houses and restaurants. Insa-dong offers many neat places to enjoy rustic Korean table d’hôte meals at reasonable prices, making it popular with foreigners who want to experience the everyday food culture of ordinary Koreans. Afterwards, be sure to stop in at one of the of traditional tea houses which sell traditional Korean refreshments, which cleanse the palette after a meal.

1. Banjjakbanjjak Binnaneun (Dessert/Tea)

Choose from a variety of traditional Korean teas. They make their own sujeonggwa (traditional Korean punch made from dried persimmons, cinnamon, and ginger) and sikhye (a traditional Korean sweet rice drink). Both are very popular. The tea sets which are used to serve tea are also available for purchase. At dinnertime, wine is served.
- address: 6 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-738-4525

2. Barugongyang (Korean)

Jogyesa, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, operates this restaurant, which serves temple food. However, the food here deviates a little from true temple food, so it’s more accurate to call it fusion style. Various dishes are neatly-presented in set menus to convey the feeling that this food is very healthy. The neat interior and food presentation make this a suitable place to bring foreign guests.
- address: 71 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-2031-2081

3. Busan Sikdang (Korean)

The restaurant serves simple home-style baekban (a meal including rice, soup or stew, and side dishes). The owner, who is originally from Busan, makes fermented bean paste to make broth from. About half an hour after the order is placed, they provide freshly steamed rice with beans.
- address: 180 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-733-5761

4. Chaiyagi (Korean)

This restaurant is famous for rice cooked in a hollow bamboo stick. They provide generous amounts of lettuce, and you can grill meat, and eat it wrapped in the lettuce leaves. They offer a set menu with neobiani, which is thinly-sliced beef, and the house set menu is served with boneless ribs. When you are done with your rice, they’ll fill the hollow bamboo stick with some hot dunggeulle tea, which tastes great.
- address: 29-12 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-735-8552

5. Channyangjip (Korean : Kalguksu)

For over thirty years, this restaurant has specialized in just one dish: kalguksu (hand-cut noodle soup). The price has remained the same for many years, and so have the generous servings of noodles and seafood that give their soup its great flavor. This makes it a great value. The broth is made with anchovies from Yeosu, oysters, octopus, sea squirt, and clams and has a clean, refreshing taste.
- address: 27 Donui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-743-1384

6. Cheomakkeut Haneul Punggyeongn (Korean)

The entrance to this restaurant opens onto a small, inviting courtyard, with stone lanterns and earthenware jars attractively grouped here and there. The traditional paper-frame windows and black stone walls add a special charm to the atmosphere. For lunch, a special set menu and the “Yangban” set menu are offered from 12:30 to 3:00 on weekdays only.
- address: 84-11 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-734-3337
- website: http://www.ehanul.kr

7. Doenjangyesul Toenmaru (Korean)

Meals in this bibimbap restaurant are served in a large bowl with a bevy of vegetables and healthy leeks. The traditional styled interior also makes for a great opportunity to experience Korean customs the right way.
- address: 4-2 Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-739-5683

8. Dure (Korean : Hanjeongsik)

This full-course Korean restaurant is located in Insadong. The restaurant was originally a house belonging to an aristocrat in the olden days, but was renovated to properly accommodate the restaurant. They serve mainly regional food in the rural style. Fermented soy beans accompany the full course, and are very tasty.
- address: 8-7 Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-732-2919

9. Gung (Korean : Mandu)

The specialty of this establishment is Gaeseong-style Korean dumpings, and they’ve been serving their brand of it to customers for over 30 years. Unlike the Pyeongyang dumplings, which are large sized, Gaeseong dumplings are slightly smaller and make the perfect combination with the broth. The Palace also serves a variety of traditional Korean liquors that can be enjoyed with the meal.
- address: 30-11 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-733-9240
- website: http://koong.co.kr

10. Jidaebang (Dessert/Tea)  

This is an old traditional tea house in Insadong. Surprisingly, the red color-scheme has a calming effect. An order of traditional tea is served with handmade traditional Korean sweets.
- address: 196-6 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-738-5379

11. Jirisan (Korean)

This restaurant presents Jeollado-style vegetarian cuisine. The Jirisan set menu comes with 30 side dishes: assorted Korean savory pancakes and a wide assortment of vegetable dishes, such as sauteed radish leaves and sauteed julienne of white radish; salted napa cabbage wrappings with side dishes, todok root, soybean curd, dried yellow corvina, bean-paste soup, steamed squash, tofu kimchi, water kimchi made with spring vegetables, pine mushrooms, hijiki seaweed with tofu and green perilla, raw sedum with red chili sauce, mung bean jelly with soy sauce dressing, pickled hot peppers, and braised burdock.
- address: 84-2 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-723-4696

12. Jogeum (Japanese)

This is a famous place for Japanese hot pot rice and udon noodles. Each meal is attractively served in its own tray. Japanese hot pot rice is mixed with soy sauce, not with chili paste. The hot pot rice is made with vegetables, mushrooms, and ginkgo berries, and topped with your choice of three different ingredients, of which seafood is the most popular.
- address: 123-4 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-734-0783

13. Kyungin-misulgwan Jeontong-dawon (Dessert/Tea)

This is a very unique restaurant that has restored the features of a traditional Joseon Dynasty house. You can sip your traditional Korean tea while enjoying the garden that is filled with beautiful flowers and trees. Traditional Korean snacks are always served with tea.
- address: 30-1 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-730-6305
- website: http://www.kyunginart.co.kr

14. Mingadaheon (Korean)

Before being renovated, this restaurant was a traditional Korean house, once home to a noble family during the Joseon Dynasty. It has a dining room, cafe, library, terrace, and sarangchae (separate room for male guests). The concept of the restaurant is an integration elements from Eastern and Western culture: Korean traditional tea with traditional confectionery; and wine with fusion cuisine.
- address: 66-7 Gyeongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-733-2966
- website: http://www.minsclu.co.kr

15. Nwijo (Korean : Hanjeongsik)

This restaurant specializes in oriental health food made with medicinal ingredients. All items on the menu come with several courses, including porridge to dessert. Seasonal fresh herbs are heavily used, and some of the dishes you can enjoy here include: a mixture of azalea, skate, and chili paste, pressed steamed pork, and mushroom hotpot.
- address: 84-13 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-730-9301
- website: http://www.nwijo.com

16. Sadong-myeonok (Korean : Mandu)

The big thing in this menu is indeed big. The restaurant serve a Hwang-hae style dumpling that is bigger that an adult fist. The special characteristic is that it is boiled, not steamed. Other items on the menu include a special beef broth made by slowly boiling beef bones, Korean style pancakes made with mung bean and the green onion pancake, all of which come with high recommendations. The interior of the restaurant is done in traditional Korean style and is very elegant.
- address: 173 Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-725-1211
- website: http://www.사동면옥.com

17. Sun chun (Korean : Hanjeongsik)

This restaurant has served Korean set menus for 40 years. The full-course meal is based on Pyeongando cuisine and includes 10 to 13 different dishes, such as gujeolpan (a platter of nine colorful ingredients served with thin crepes), sashimi, soup, steamed meat or fish, Korean-style pancakes, skewered bulgogi (marinated thinly shredded beef), and spicy pork. At lunch time, they serve a popular lunch set menu of main dishes and side dishes selected from the full-course meal.
- address: 100-4 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-734-1970

18. Yeojaman (Korean)

This restaurant is run by a female film director, Ms. Mirye Lee. The name of the restaurant, ‘Yeojaman’, comes from a geographical location between Goheung and Yeosu, and the restaurant is expert at the cuisine of Namdo (the northern provinces of Gyeonggi-do). The kkomak (ark shell) set menu is also popular.
- address: 1-1 Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-725-9829

19. Yeongil sikdang (Korean : Makhoe) 

At this restaurant, you can enjoy makhoe (mixed sashimi with vegetables and vinegared chili paste). The fresh fish is delivered daily from Guryongpo, Pohang.  Moonsnail and Pacific herring (only available in winter) also taste good, and grilled sea snail and shrimps are also delicacies. 
- address: 77 Nagwon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-739-3211

20. Yujin Sikdang (Korean : Naengmyeon)

This restaurant, which serves mul-naengmyeon (noodles in a tangy iced beef broth), commands a loyal following. The noodles are made of a 50:50 mix of  buckwheat flour and starch. The broth is made with beef and beef bones.
- address: 221 Nagwon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-764-2835

Besides the shopping, Myeong-dong offers an abundance of other attractions. One can also find Myeong-dong Cathedral, which has been designated Historic Site Number 258, as well as The Bank of Korea, a cultural property of national importance. Near Myeong-dong Central Post Office, there are many old Chinese restaurants and Korean restaurants where you can enjoy seafood stew and budae-jjigae (spicy sausage stew).

1. Baekje Samgyetang (Korean : Samgyetang)

They’ve been making chicken soup for 40 years the same way. They start with a young chicken and boil it with onions, leeks, ginseng, and Chinese dates. It is served with several varieties of Kimchi, pickled garlic and short rice. The broth is fantastic and the restaurant also serves a very popular roasted chicken.
- address: 50-11 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-3267

2. Geumgang Seokkeojjigae (Korean : Budae-jjigae )

This restaurant has specialized in budae-jjigae (spicy sausage stew) and seokkeo-jjigae. Seokkeo-jjigae is made by simmering squid and pork with a hot pepper paste-based sauce, and this restaurant’s variation also includes tofu, watercress, and mushrooms.
- address: 32-2 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-778-6625

3. Gogung (Korean : Bibimbap)

Go Gung has carried the honor of Korean customs for nearly 30 years with bibimbap in Jeonju. The traditional Jeonju bibimbap is eaten in a brass bowl. Rice made with bone soup is mixed and eaten with bean sprouts, meat sashimi, wild vegetables and nuts.
- address: 12-14 Chungmuro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-3211
- website: http://www.gogung.co.kr

4. Gunsan Ojingeo (Korean)

Cuttlefish bulgogi is the best dish on the menu at this restaurant. The specialty is made with cuttlefish, a local type of parsley called dropwort, bean sprouts, and a hot and spicy red sauce. People who think it’s too spicy will enjoy the cabbage and boiled bean sprouts that come along with it. When the main dish is done, you can add some rice and some other seasonings to the remaining sauce.
- address: 25-26 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-773-9393

5. Hadonggwan (Korean : Gomtang)

This restaurant has currently become the place to go for gomtang (beef soup). Since opening in 1939, this restaurant has maintained its good reputation by focusing solely on making one kind of soup. To make the thick, delicious broth, they prepare a broth by boiling beef leg bone, and then boil the resulting pale broth again with a Korean-bred beef brisket, shank, and tripe. They are normally open until 4 pm, but should they run out of soup, they can even close as early as 1 or 2 pm. As a garnish, you can choose from beef shank, brisket, tripe, or brisket point to suit your taste.
- address: 10-4 Myeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-5656
- website: http://www.hadongkwan.com

6. Jangsoo Bunsik (Korean)

The popular dish at this restaurant is the somewhat spicy Jeonju bean sprout soup with rice. In addition, their representative dish is hot stone pot udon made with generous helpings of about 30 different garnishes. One more popular dish is jangsusoba, buckwheat soba noodles served in the broth and topped with vegetables. In the summer, they boil and grind beans and make noodles by hand.
- address: 199-48 Euljiro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-777-5974
- website: http://www.myjangsoo.com

7. Jangsu Galbijip Bonga (Korean : Galbi)

This galbi restaurant, which used to be very famous in Myeong-dong, was closed for a time, but they have recently reopened. Unlike most places, the galbi is grilled, not at the diner’s table, but in the kitchen, and then served on an iron plate. A very satisfying dining experience for the price.
- address: 25-45 Chungmuro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-775-9292

8. Jeonju Junganghoegwan (Korean : Bibimbap)

The dish this restaurant is famous for is Jeonju bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables). Rice made with beef broth made from leg bones is mixed with flavored soy bean paste and cooked in a pagodite pot until the rice on the bottom gets scorched, then it’s topped with various sauteed vegetables. In addition, they also offer various Korean dishes like grilled loin. This is a place where Japanese tourists visit quite often.
- address: 24-11 Chungmuro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-3525
- website: http://www.jeonjoo.co.kr

9. Myeongdong Gyoja (Korean : Mandu)

This restaurant has been a landmark in Myeongdong for 30 years. The chicken broth, which they make from chicken bones simmered for 8 hours, is without equal. Their flavourful, garlicky kimchi is as popular as the knife-cut noodles. Rice and noodles are replenished as often as you like, and taste especially good with dumplings.
- address: 25-2 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-5348
- website: http://www.mdkj.co.kr

10. Myeongdong Haemultang (Korean : Haemultang)

This restaurant specializes in spicy seafood hotpot and agwitang (angler fish stew in a soybean paste broth). Another famous dish is called jobangnakji, made by pan-frying green onions, garlic, octopus, rice, leeks, sesame oil, and various seasonings.
- address: 32-8 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-755-3511

11. Myeongdong Halmaenakji (Korean : Nakji)

This place is famous for its tender and spicy roasted octopus roast is famous in this place. The secret to its taste is the wheat flour, soju, salt and sugar mixture that is rubbed on to a live octopus right before it is quickly roasted on a super-high temperature with pepper flakes and sliced garlic.
- address: 31-7 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-757-3353

12. Myeongdong Hamheung-myeonok (Korean : Hamheung Naengmyeon)

This is one of the most famous Ham Heung cold noodle restaurants in the city. Ham Heung noodles are cold and spicy, but the broth at this restaurant is thick and clear with a great taste. The restaurant adds a nice touch by putting thinly sliced raw meat on top of the noodles.
- address: 26-1 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-8430
- website: http://명동함흥면옥.com

13. Myeongdong Tonkatsu (Japanese)

For more than 20 years, this restaurant’s only dish, tonkatsu, has been a favorite among customers. Since opening in 1983, it has been famous for its consistently great-tasting tender meat.
- address: 59-13 Myeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-5300

14. Myeongdong Ttarogukbap (Korean : Gukbap)

This restaurant serves authentic gukbap (beef soup with rice), which is made by boiling beef leg bones for 24 hours and then adding spices, beef, coagulated blood, and bean sprouts, resulting in a delicious authentic taste.
- address: 33-4 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-2455

15. Myeonghwadang (Korean)

With a long tradition of over 30 years, this restaurant is legendary for their gimbap (Korean seaweed rolls). In addition, they make fantastic topokki (a spicy stew of rice cakes and fish cakes) and bibim-jjolmyeon (cold wheat noodles served with vegetables in a spicy sauce). In the early days their menu was limited to just topokki and gimbap, but they have since added a variety of other dishes, such as dumplings and udon noodles. It is very satisfactory for the price.
- address: 55-3 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-777-7317

16. O’sulloc (Dessert/Tea)

This cafe makes a wide variety of things with green tea — beverages, cakes, cookies, ice cream, and bingsu (a sweet Korean treat of shaved ice topped with various ingredients). Their eco-friendly interior is a harmonious mix of East and West, traditional and contemporary, an suitable atmosphere for a contemporary, metropolitan tea house.
- address: 33-1 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-774-5460
- website: http://www.osulloc.co.kr

17. Ouga (Korean : Galbi)

This is a Korean barbecue restaurant that offers both pork and beef. They have a lot of vegetable side dishes, so it’s quite healthy. The rice is served in a bamboo container that you can take with you when you are done.
- address: 12-13 Chungmuro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-753-7533

18. Ranjuramien (Chinese)

This restaurant has been a landmark in Myeongdong for 30 years. The chicken broth, which they make from chicken bones simmered for 8 hours, is without equal. Their flavourful, garlicky kimchi is as popular as the knife-cut noodles. Rice and noodles are replenished as often as you like, and taste especially good with dumplings.
- address: 25-2 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-5348

19. Tea Loft (Dessert/Tea)

This is a Korean dessert cafe, and their steamed rice cakes and squash latte are popular. You can choose from steamed rice cakes filled with red bean, squash, or moist pumpkin. These rice cakes goes really well with traditional Korean tea or coffee. The cafe is located on the 14th floor, which is accessed from the 13th floor by a private elevator. A Korean actor, Bae Yong Jun, who is very popular in Japan, has his own seat in the cafe, making it all the more popular with Japanese tourists.
- address: 1 Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-772-3996

20. Yeongyang Center (Korean)

Youngyang Centre, a fixture of the Myeong-dong area since 1962, was the first to introduce electric rotisserie chicken. At that time, this restaurant had branches here and there throughout Seoul, and this kind of chicken used to be eaten nationwide as a nutritious food. This restaurant is frequented by people who want to reminisce about the good old days. The chicken goes perfectly with beer. In summer, a good choice is samgyetang (chicken and ginseng soup).
- address: 25-32 Chungmuro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
- phone: 02-776-2015

Opened in 2008, Asia Asia is a traditional Indian restaurant located in Ilsan, Goyang in the middle of the northwestern part of Gyeonggi-do. The restaurant uses 100% natural spices to serve healthy traditional Indian dishes prepared by cooks from India. It has a large hall as well as rooms with a seating capacity from 4 to 30, making it a perfect place for group dining. It also plays traditional Indian music in an Indian-style interior.

Closed

Open 365 days a year

Hours of Operation

11:30 – 22:00

Menu

Dinner set: A – 35,000 won, B – 40,000 won
King Prown Chilli: 16,000 won (Spicy)
Chicken Makhani: 13,000 won (Mild)
Paneer Makhani: 12,000 won (Vegetable Curry)

Recommended Choices for Tourists

Tandoori King prown: 28,000 won
Tandoori Chicken: 18,000 won
Chili Chicken: 15,000 won
Garlic, Butter, Honey nan: 2,500 won

Additional Taxes

VAT Excluded

Credit Cards Accepted

Accepted

Assistance For Foreigners

English, Indian Language

Smoking

Smoking: 12 seats / Non-Smoking: 148 seats

CID

922090