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Cafés, restaurants and places in Seoul, written by bloggers who went there.
Baoro China Sadang Branch is a Chinese restaurant in Seocho, Seoul, near Sadang Station. I had shrimp har gow, subtly mala-scented mapo tofu rice, and seven juicy pork loin tangsuyuk skewers with butter sauce. Baoro China Sadang Branch is a great fit for both relaxed meals and private-room gatherings.
Something About Coffee is a three-floor dessert café behind CGV near Gangnam Station in Seoul. I returned after finding it full on a Saturday for hojicha milk tea, peach cream cake, lemonade, and a scone. Verdict: the nutty fresh-cream cake is my number-one pick.
Daegang is a late-night outdoor-style bar between Seokchon and Jamsil stations in Songpa, Seoul. After dinner, we ordered gizzard shad sashimi, sushi rice, corn cheese, Today Rice Soju, and a bokbunja highball. Daegang is a solid Friday or Saturday second-stop choice for late snacks.
Gwanghwamun Deungsim is a Wagyu and Korean black beef restaurant in Jongno, Seoul. After work, I grilled black beef sirloin and square galbi-sal, then enjoyed the generous free spicy webfoot octopus stir-fry. Verdict: a satisfying dinner for comparing two distinct cuts of beef.
Sakai is an à la carte sushi izakaya in Gangnam, Seoul, where guests choose from fish available that day. I enjoyed white fish sashimi for 36,000 won and rich ankimo while watching the chef work from the counter. Sakai is a great pick for late-night, choose-your-own sushi.
Jinseong Hanwoo Gopchang Sindang Direct Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant by Sindang Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. I ordered 2 portions of hanwoo gopchang, 1 portion of daechang, kkakdugi yangbap, and an extra portion of makchang after waiting more than 20 minutes. Verdict: the wait is long, but the beef intestines are absolutely worth it haha.
Hanamato Daehangno Hyehwa is a Japanese bar in Jongno, Seoul, near Daehangno and Hyehwa Station. After a play, I explored its outdoor tables, counter bar seats, and Japanese snacks ordered little by little. Verdict: a lively spot for extending the post-show mood over drinks.
Hey Jinny is a cooking bar near Euljiro 3-ga Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. On a Saturday at 3:30 p.m., we had Osaka niboshi shrimp oil pasta, crispy yuxiang eggplant, and Earl Grey highballs by the window. Verdict: a lovely quiet pick for an Euljiro date drink.
Yakitori Shomong Mapo Station Branch is an open-kitchen yakitori bar in Mapo, Seoul. I tried its three-course lineup of chicken tenderloin, negima, and tsukune with plum, umeshu mango, and ginger highballs. Verdict: a lovely stop for charcoal-grilled skewers and a cool highball near Mapo Station.
Horangi Gotgan Gongdeok Branch is a Korean restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, near Gongdeok Station. My family shared yukhoe bibimbap, spicy soft tofu beef-bone soup rice, yeolmu bibim naengmyeon, and pork belly; prices were 10,000–13,000 won. Verdict: a tidy, filling choice with enough variety for solo meals or family dining.
Yangnam Yanghwa is a premium lamb restaurant in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, serving a 38,900 won course of T-bone sirloin, shoulder ribs, and T-bone tenderloin. With staff grilling and varied sauces in a tranquil hanok-inspired setting, Yangnam Yanghwa is a lovely pick for an anniversary meal or a quiet gathering.
Shunno Oden Nonhyeon is an outdoor-table izakaya near Nonhyeon Station in Gangnam, Seoul. We lingered over an eight-item oden assortment and Napolitan spaghetti in its open-air seating and Japanese retro-style interior. Verdict: a lovely spot for a long drink and conversation on a nice evening.
