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Cafés, restaurants and places in Seoul, written by bloggers who went there.
Hobakkkot Macha Seokchon Lake Branch is a yakiniku restaurant with private rooms near Seokchon Lake in Songpa, Seoul. Three friends ordered the moriawase platter, Korean beef tongue, gimssam, and soybean-paste rice while taking their time to talk. Verdict: a great fit for a conversation-focused gathering or quiet date.
Bongu Hwarro is a Korean barbecue restaurant near Gangnam Station in Seoul. I ordered Korean fresh pork belly, then added more at half price, along with soybean paste stew and fried rice. A filling, great-value dinner with generous extras.
Yanggyegok is a chicken barbecue restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, serving charcoal-grilled dakgalbi and chicken dishes. We shared salt and soy sauce dakgalbi, grilled deodeok, and chicken kalguksu with the kids. Verdict: Yanggyegok is a great choice for a family dinner with charcoal aroma and plenty of sauce combinations.
Moksam Hwaro Nowon Main Branch is a charcoal Korean BBQ restaurant near Nowon Station in Seoul. We ordered the 540 g Moksam Platter and aged kimchi stew, then enjoyed pre-grilled pork finished at the table by the staff. Verdict: an easy, satisfying spot for a Nowon Station get-together.
Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch is a specialty coffee and dessert café in Gangnam, Seoul. I chose a Helsinki Latte with Dunkel beans, plus an iced Americano and fresh cream cake, and the coffee-dessert balance was excellent. Verdict: a satisfying stop for both coffee and dessert.
Hero Board Game Cafe Daehangno Branch is an indoor board game café in Jongno, Seoul, near Hyehwa Station. We settled into a floor-seating room for HITSTER K-POP, chicken, and croffles, with board games, pool, and Nintendo all available. Verdict: a great-value pick for a long weekday date.
Gim Myeongtae Spicy Braised Short Ribs Gasan Branch is a Korean restaurant in Geumcheon, Seoul, serving spicy braised short ribs. The small spicy braised short ribs and self flying-fish-roe fried rice paired tender meat with a clean, deep heat. Verdict: the fried rice made with the remaining sauce is a must-order.
Mild High Club Apgujeong Branch is a café and dining spot in Gangnam, Seoul. At a pre-wedding gathering, we had the whole bacon wasabi mini romaine salad for ₩19,000 and my favorite butter garlic shrimp pasta for ₩26,000, then added clam chowder and focaccia. Mild High Club Apgujeong Branch is a place I’d happily return to again and again.
Daily Fix Jangmi Sangga is a handmade beef burger restaurant in Songpa, Seoul. I tried a double cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, and chili cheese fries for 15,900 won, 12,900 won, and 9,900 won. Verdict: a good alternative to the usual chains for a patty-forward meal in Jamsil.
Goshi Goshi is a Japanese restaurant near Sookmyung Women’s University Station in Yongsan, Seoul. On a weekday flour-restricted diet, I ordered the 12,900 won butter garlic mackerel rice bowl with a 4,900 won handmade tonkatsu topping. A solid pick for an easy, slightly different solo fish-rice meal.
Mapo Bamdada is a seafood restaurant near Mapo-gu Office Station in Mapo, Seoul. We ordered 12 raw shrimp and hand-picked flounder sashimi, with mulhoe, clam soup, and butter-grilled shrimp heads on the house. A filling, great-value choice for dinner or a group gathering.
Hola Poke Seolleung Branch is a poke restaurant near Seolleung Station in Gangnam, Seoul. I made a filling meal from fresh salmon poke with extra tuna and smoked duck, and appreciated the solo seats and calorie chart. Verdict: the soft salmon topping was the standout.
