This historic area of Seoul is located next to the Gyeongbokgung palace and the former home of nobles. Today, it's full of historical hanok (600 of them!) alongside restaurants and other cultural attractions.
Michelin-starred Korean fine dining with a modern twist on traditional flavors, featuring signature dishes like somyeon, galbi, and grouper, in addition to buckwheat noodles.
Cozy Korean spot in a quiet suburb, with wide wooden tables perfect for sharing. The menu covers the classics – from spicy stews and fried chicken to grilled meats served sizzling on cast iron pans.
Modern Korean restaurant with a quiet, ambient dining room – a refined alternative to bustling KBBQ. The menu is all traditional comfort food, focused on slow-simmered broths and tender, braised short ribs made for sharing.
Chic Korean-American bistro with the soul of a retro French cafe and the style of an upscale Seoul spot. The menu reinterprets comfort food – steak tartare arrives sizzling in a hot stone pot like bibimbap.
Ten-seat counter in a subterranean space, serving a singular tasting menu of modern Korean dishes. Chef Ki Kim plates seasonal, seafood-focused courses directly for each guest.
Lively KBBQ spot with a retro 70s vibe, K-pop on the speakers, and orange-and-white checkered tables. Staff does the work here, grilling high-quality cuts of thin-sliced pork belly and jowl right at the table.
Homestyle Korean spot serving the bold, rustic stews and braised dishes of Gyeongsang province. The signature mackerel comes simmering in a battered silver bowl – a deliberate nod to the old country.
Creative Korean restaurant from Seoul serving modern soul food in the Arts District. Signature dishes reinterpret the classics – think deconstructed galbi and truffle-infused potato pancakes.
Dessert gallery where pastries are presented as edible art in a clean, minimalist showroom. The meticulously crafted cakes fuse French technique with Korean flavors – think toasted brown rice mousse and pecan sablé.
Minimalist bar crafting cocktails from soju infused with Korean botanicals – think white lotus and matcha. The intimate, peach-toned space also pours a full menu of non-alcoholic wellness elixirs.
