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Full Plate, Seoul and Daegu-Gyeongbuk Restaurants

Writes about restaurant meals across Seoul and the Daegu-Gyeongbuk area, one plate at a time. · Writes about: Restaurants

PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Jongno 3-ga BBQ for 3 friends: kimchi stew, crispy rice, Simin Sikdang

Simin Sikdang Main Branch is a pork belly Korean BBQ restaurant on Donhwamun-ro 5-gil in Jongno 3-ga, Seoul, as famous for its kimchi stew as for its meat. Three friends booked a weekday 5 pm table, shared the Simin half-size samgyeopsal set, added fresh pork neck, then stir-fried the wagyu gujeolpan cheese fried rice themselves until it crisped into nurungji (scorched rice). Thanks to the large natural stone grill that keeps everything warm to the last bite, Simin Sikdang Main Branch is a great Jongno 3-ga pork belly spot for friend get-togethers or company dinners.

Written Jul 21, 2026Sponsored

PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Mapo burger restaurant with a juicy whole-shrimp patty: Bored & Hungry

Bored & Hungry Mapo is a handmade burger restaurant on Gwangseong-ro 6-gil in Mapo-gu, Seoul, a 7-minute walk from Daeheung Station Exit 4. Arriving just as the break time ended, the writer ordered by QR code and paid with Onnuri vouchers for a Shrimp O.G (₩12,400), a single Bacon Deluxe (₩11,900), corn ribs (₩5,900), Season Fries (₩4,000) and a Salt & Pepper Virgin shake (₩6,900). The Shrimp O.G, with juice running out of its whole-shrimp patty, was the standout of the meal at Bored & Hungry Mapo.

Written Aug 2, 2026Sponsored

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