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PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Insa-dong pork gomtang spot: a regular adds extra meat, Wolhadong

Wolhadong (월하동) is a pork gomtang (slow-simmered pork soup) restaurant on an Insa-dong 8-gil side street in Jongno, Seoul. A regular who thinks of Wolhadong first for pork gomtang in Insa-dong returned for the Wolhagomtang (12,000 won), a tasting portion of naengjeyuk (cold sliced pork, 5,000 won) and extra meat (6,000 won), and enjoyed the hearty soup served over rice and the cold pork with its range of sauces. The verdict: Wolhadong tastes the same every visit, which makes it the gomtang spot to return to whenever in Insa-dong.

Written Apr 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangseo, SeoulRestaurants

Late-afternoon pork cutlet & chicken tenders at Magok Station: Tteudon

Tteudon Magok Branch (뜨돈 마곡점) is a pork cutlet restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Queens Park building, about a 3-minute walk from Magok Station in Gangseo, Seoul. After spotting it on Tzuyang's YouTube channel, the writer went well past lunchtime and ordered the Tteudon sweet potato cheese katsu (29,700 won), cold soba (8,900 won) and chicken tenders (4,900 won); the crispy batter, oozing cheese and clean-tasting soba all hit the mark. With a self-bar, a dessert corner and a small kids' play area, Tteudon Magok Branch is a dependable Magok Station pork cutlet spot for anything from a solo meal to a family dinner.

Written Apr 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulCafés

Gongdeok Station café before outdoor drinks: canelés, Fluffy Bake Shop

Fluffy Bake Shop is a bakery café on Baekbeom-ro 31-gil near Gongdeok Station in Mapo, Seoul, with a wide range of baked sweets such as madeleines, canelés, financiers and salt bread. With time to spare before an evening at a Gongdeok Station yajang (outdoor street pub), the writer stopped at Fluffy Bake Shop for Earl Grey, chocolate and plain canelés, lemon, Earl Grey and chocolate madeleines and a corn butter financier, and had each item individually wrapped to go. Even with several pieces the price was more reasonable than expected, making Fluffy Bake Shop a good dessert café for passing time near Gongdeok Station.

Written Apr 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Ttukseom Korean BBQ, 5th visit: LA galbi, yukhoe bibimbap, Marblejeong

Marblejeong (마블정) is a Korean BBQ restaurant on Seongsuil-ro in Seongdong, Seoul, about a 5-minute walk from Ttukseom Station, with staff who grill the meat for you, private rooms and marble tables. On a fifth-plus visit, the writer ordered LA galbi (50,000 won), yukhoe bibimbap (beef tartare bibimbap, 16,000 won) and dessert naengmyeon (cold noodles, 7,000 won), and enjoyed the sweet-salty marinade, the fresh beef tartare and the refreshing noodles together. Marblejeong is a Ttukseom Station Korean BBQ spot worth revisiting for its LA galbi, not just its hanwoo beef.

Written Apr 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Korean BBQ pub near Sinnonhyeon Station: 14 side dishes, oxtail, Sojei

Sojei Seoul Flagship Store is a retro Korean beef pub on Gangnam-daero 114-gil near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam, Seoul. Arriving right at opening time, the writer ordered 500g of LA ribs (LA galbi) for 60,000 won and a tasting portion of chive oxtail stew for 33,000 won, served with 14 side dishes including yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and ribs grilled at the table by staff. Sojei is a satisfying pick for team dinners and get-togethers where you want to focus on conversation over beef.

Written Apr 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Seolleung Station conveyor sushi: 7 plates, scallop cheese, Sushi Maiu

Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant on Seolleung-ro 93-gil in Gangnam, Seoul. The writer picked 7 kinds of sushi, from sesame-oil scallop, egg shrimp, eel egg, cheese-topped gwanja (scallop adductor), egg and scallop cheese to garlic flake shrimp, and used a checklist to order sushi not on the belt. With a clean dining room, a choice of seating and a 2,500 won beer and soju event, Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch is a good-value conveyor sushi spot the writer recommends.

Written Apr 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulCafés

Evening gelato shop in Seolleung: Oreo, pistachio & banana, Scoopy

Scoopy (스쿠피) is a gelato and tea house on Seolleung-ro 72-gil in Gangnam, Seoul, between Seolleung Station and Hanti Station. On a late-evening visit with a friend, the writer shared three gelato cups at Scoopy, Oreo cookie, Sicilian pistachio and hazelnut banana, and was impressed by the chewy, smooth texture and rich flavor. Verdict: Scoopy is a strong pick for gelato in Gangnam where the ingredients really come through.

Written Nov 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Sinnonhyeon Korean BBQ lunch: Jeju pork neck & anchovy dip, Deo Bareun

Deo Bareun Jeongyuk Sikdang Gangnam Sinnonhyeon Station Main Branch is a butcher-shop-style Korean BBQ restaurant on Gangnam-daero in Gangnam, Seoul, about a 3-minute walk from Sinnonhyeon Station. At lunch, staff grilled Jeju black pork ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly) and pork neck (20,000 won each), which went with wasabi, scallion kimchi, white kimchi, meljeot (salted anchovy sauce) and myeongi (pickled wild garlic leaves), followed by a 7,000 won dessert naengmyeon (cold noodles). With private rooms and a spacious hall, Deo Bareun Jeongyuk Sikdang also looks like a solid choice for a group dinner in Gangnam.

Written Apr 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Hongdae Korean BBQ, spacious main hall & open group annex: Gogikkun

Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch (고기꾼김춘배 홍대본점) is a Korean BBQ restaurant serving hanwoo (Korean beef), on the 3rd floor of a building on Hongik-ro 3-gil in Hongdae, Seoul. The two-person hanwoo set (₩167,000) let us compare four cuts (galbi-sal, chuck flap, sirloin and saeu-sal), and we finished with kkakttukbap (cubed fried rice) and half-and-half naengmyeon. Gogikkun Gim Chunbae Hongdae Main Branch suits a date or group dinner when you want to try several hanwoo cuts without too much strain on the wallet.

Written Apr 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul Korean BBQ in Jongno for a cold day: black pork neck, Cham

Cham Dwaejitgan Jongno Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant on the ground floor of the Piccadilly CGV building near Jongno 3-ga Station in Seoul. Planning to drink at Ikseon-dong's outdoor street tables but driven indoors by the cold, the writer ordered 2 servings of black pork neck (₩18,000 each), margarine egg fried rice (₩3,900) and Jirisan kudzu mul naengmyeon (cold noodles, ₩8,000). Staff grilled the pork neck at the table alongside kimchi, bean sprouts and minari (water dropwort), which made the meal very satisfying. On a cold day in Ikseon-dong or Jongno, Cham Dwaejitgan Jongno Main Branch is a brilliant warm, indoor alternative to outdoor drinking.

Written Apr 27, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDongdaemun, SeoulCafés

Bagel café in Imun-dong, Seoul: fig bagel takeout at Bronx Bagel

Bronx Bagel Imun is a bagel bakery café on Imun-ro in Imun-dong, Dongdaemun, Seoul. The writer picked a fig bagel, a basil tomato bagel and a cream almond bagel from the showcase onto a tray and took them to go; plain bagels are priced in the ₩2,000 range. Verdict: a chewy crust, moist inside, natural-tasting cream cheese, a wide selection and friendly staff made Bronx Bagel Imun the writer's favorite bagel shop.

Written Nov 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Euljiro tonkatsu: cheese katsu with wasabi and a fillet add-on, Hunta

Hunta Euljiro is a tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlet) restaurant on the ground floor of the FastFive building near Euljiro 1-ga Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. The writer ordered the cheese tonkatsu and kimchi stew set (15,000 won), added a pork fillet katsu for 4,000 won, topped the stretchy cheese katsu with wasabi, and used the spicy kimchi stew to cut the richness. Verdict: Hunta Euljiro is a clean Euljiro tonkatsu spot with its own aging cabinet and plenty of sauce combinations to enjoy.

Written Nov 9, 2026Sponsored