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Korean BBQ for two after a bathhouse soak in Eungam, Seoul: Yukjjip

Yukjjip (육쯥) is an aged-pork Korean BBQ restaurant on Bulgwangcheon-gil near Eungam Station in Eunpyeong, Seoul. The writer came as a pair straight from the bathhouse next door and ordered the Yukjjip sampler of whole pork belly, pork neck and gabrisal (pork shoulder cap), plus yeolmu bibim guksu (spicy noodles with young radish kimchi). Staff grilled the meat, so there was little grease or smell. Verdict: Yukjjip balances meat and sides well, an easy pick for two near Eungam Station.

Written Apr 21, 2026Sponsored

PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Apgujeong Western spot, late lunch & spicy crab risotto: Eulji Darak

Eulji Darak Apgujeong Dosan Park (을지다락 압구정도산공원점) is a Western restaurant on the 2nd floor near Dosan Park in Gangnam, Seoul, entered through a door that looks like a bookcase. A fan who had been to the Eulji Darak main branch in Euljiro 2 or 3 times came with her husband for a late weekday lunch and ordered omurice, spicy crab risotto and chop pork neck steak, and the spicy crab risotto she ordered thinking it was pasta was the day's favorite. Anyone who liked the Euljiro main branch should be just as happy at Eulji Darak Apgujeong Dosan Park.

Written May 18, 2026Sponsored

PlaceEunpyeong, SeoulRestaurants

Rainy-day ramen shop in Eunpyeong: extra chashu, broth rice, Oreno

Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong is a chicken-broth paitan ramen shop on Bulgwangcheon-gil in Eunpyeong, Seoul. On a day of pouring rain, the writer and her husband ordered tori paitan and karai paitan with extra chashu and egg, then finished by soaking the free-refill rice in the rich broth. Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong suits tori paitan for rich chicken broth lovers and karai paitan for anyone who wants a spicy kick.

Written Aug 1, 2026Sponsored