Jiwoo Sun · 2 stories

Tin Tray Diary

Writes about small restaurants in Seoul and what ends up on the table there. · Writes about: Restaurants

PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Apgujeong Rodeo pork belly restaurant, 300g outdoors: Chobeoljip

Chobeoljip Apgujeong Rodeo Branch is a pre-grilled samgyeopsal (pork belly) restaurant a 2-minute walk from Apgujeong Rodeo Station in Gangnam, Seoul, set in a hanok-style building with tiled roof next to Galleria department store. On the owner's recommendation the writer took an outdoor table and grilled 300g of pre-grilled pork belly with vegetables and kimchi, and the smoky flavor from the AI robot's first grilling was still strong. With the Han River only a 10-minute walk away, Chobeoljip is an easy pick for dinner followed by a riverside stroll.

Written Sep 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongsan, SeoulRestaurants

Yongsan tteokbokki restaurant with a fried-batter dip: Hyeonseonine

Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch is an instant tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cake) restaurant on Yongridan-gil, a 2-minute walk from Sinyongsan Station in Yongsan, Seoul. On a second visit, two people ordered the Hyeonseoni combo set (tteokbokki, 3 odeng fish cakes, mini gimbap, assorted fritters, sundae) in mild spice for 26,000 won, and dipping the rice cakes in the self-serve bar's fried batter powder was the standout. Chewy rice cakes and strong value make Hyeonseonine worth another visit.

Written Sep 13, 2026Sponsored
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