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Cafés, restaurants and places in Seoul, written by bloggers who went there.
Daily Fix Seocho Gyodae Branch is a burger restaurant in Seocho, Seoul. Two people filled up on a bacon cheeseburger, rye toast patty melt, bacon cheese fries, and an Oreo milkshake. Verdict: a great pick for a burger meal with something a little different.
The Jokbal Sindorim Main Branch is a jokbal restaurant in Guro, Seoul, serving Korean fresh pork hocks. I paired front-leg jokbal with cold bean sprout soup, a jokbal sampler, chive salad, radish kimchi, and soft tofu stew for 7,500 won. Verdict: a satisfying place for drinks and tender jokbal with plenty of sides.
Chammak Isu Station Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Isu Station in Dongjak, Seoul. I enjoyed a 39,000 won makchang and pork belly set in the breezy outdoor-style seating, plus a huge 6,000 won mul-jjolmyeon. A great pick for group dinners or get-togethers.
Daily Fix Gangnam Main Branch is a handcrafted burger restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, between Gangnam and Yeoksam stations. The bacon cheeseburger, chili cheese fries, onion rings, and corn salad all came in surprisingly generous portions. Verdict: Go for the smoky bacon burger and shareable sides.
Songjjujip Magok is a Korean restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul, serving jjukumi stir-fry near Magoknaru Station. My friend and I ordered two portions of Jjukumi Sarimongttang, steamed egg, soybean paste stew, and fish roe fried rice for a spicy, filling after-work dinner. Verdict: a satisfying choice when you want wraps and fried rice with spicy Korean food.
Hyeonseonine Premium IFC Mall Branch is an instant tteokbokki restaurant on B2 of IFC Mall in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. I took home a medium-spicy two-serving set for 22,000 won plus a 2,000 won cola and cooked it with its generous assortment of ingredients. Verdict: a satisfying takeaway when you want easy instant tteokbokki at home.
Sinjuokmi Gildong Direct Branch is a Korean restaurant in Gangdong, Seoul, serving gopchang jeongol, sundae-guk, and boiled pork. I enjoyed a generously filled gopchang hot pot with ramen noodles in its rich, spicy broth. A solid choice for a filling drive-in meal.
Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch is a ramen restaurant in Gwangjin, Seoul, near Children's Grand Park Station. I had rich tori paitan with added spice, pork belly chashu, and egg, plus fried gyoza, before a workout. Verdict: a relaxed pick for solo ramen or a meal with friends.
Gyuen Dang Seongsu Main Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul, where diners grill gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) over a small brazier. My wife and I shared ₩19,000 striploin and ₩24,000 tenderloin gyukatsu, comparing teriyaki and ginger sauces. Verdict: a satisfying, atmospheric date lunch near Seongsu Station.
Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun is a three-floor bakery café in Jung-gu, Seoul, between Seoul City Hall and Cheonggyecheon Stream. I enjoyed a warm latte, chausson aux pommes, and pain au chocolat alone, with varied seating and street views from the large windows on every floor. Verdict: Lemangdoré Gwanghwamun is a lovely stop for a Cheonggyecheon date or quiet coffee-and-pastry time.
Yuk Lab Yeouido is a private-room Korean barbecue restaurant by Exit 5 of Yeouido Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. We tried the two-person Yuk Lab Set with beef, lamb chops, doenjang-jjigae, and cheese, and everything arrived quickly. Verdict: a great-value pick for a Yeouido date or small gathering.
Central Site Yeonnam is a specialty coffee café in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo, Seoul. After work, my wife and I had iced Tamiru Natural and Geisha Peach Punch with house-made tiramisu by the window. Verdict: Central Site Yeonnam makes a memorable choice for a quiet night date.
