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Cafés, restaurants and places in Seoul, written by bloggers who went there.
Insadong Jemyeonso is an udon and pork cutlet restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, on the third floor of Annyeong Insadong. After visiting Dongmyo Toy Street, the Seoul Museum of History, and Ssamziegil, we had the pork cutlet udon set meal and kimchi udon. A handy, family-friendly stop before or after exploring Insadong.
Yeokjeon Pojangmacha Sinchon Branch is a pojangmacha-style bar near Sinchon Station in Seodaemun, Seoul. On my nth visit, I added fish cake to boneless chicken stew and tried king dumplings and mashed-potato croquettes, and everything was satisfying. Verdict: a great pick for generous bar food at reasonable prices.
Joseonmakhae is a bar in Yongsan, Seoul, serving makhoe and a wide range of drinking dishes. I paired olive flounder makhoe with Kozel Dark, seasoned cockles and butter rice, and kataifi fried shrimp. Verdict: a great pick for a group drinking night near Samgakji Station.
Super Naengsam Sangbong Main Branch is a frozen pork belly restaurant in Jungnang, Seoul. After shopping at Costco Sangbong, I had 150g portions for 9,900 won with minari, mushrooms, and kimchi stew. Verdict: an easy, filling Korean BBQ meal with excellent value.
Sangkai Izakaya Bangi Branch is an izakaya in Bangi-dong, Songpa, Seoul, with open window views and meat dishes. After the special sushi sold out, I quickly polished off beef tataki, brisket and bean sprout stir-fry, and ginkgo and chicken-heart skewers before my appointment. Verdict: A lovely quiet spot for a filling meal and conversation.
Gwihan Jokbal Nowon Branch is a Korean restaurant near Nowon Station in Seoul serving jokbal and charcoal-grilled jokbal half-and-half sets. The generous set included fresh-fruit makguksu, flying-fish-roe rice balls, and seafood sundubu. Verdict: a comfortable pick for group dinners and gatherings.
Pizza Face Off Seokchon Lake Branch is a pizza restaurant in Songpa, Seoul, where you can enjoy pizza and beer in an outdoor-street-stall-like setting. The Face Off Pizza, pepperoni tomato pasta, and draft Cass beer came to 44,100 won before the three beers, with chewy thin dough and a mildly spicy tomato sauce standing out. Verdict: a lovely stop for pizza and beer after a Seokchon Lake walk.
Geumdon Hwaro Sangil-dong Station Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gangdong, Seoul. Before IKEA, we had the Geumdon B Set with extra pork neck and kimchi jjigae, all grilled by staff. Verdict: a generous, thoughtful meal worth revisiting.
Kosi Seongsu Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul, serving tonkatsu and udon set meals. My husband added udon to a half-and-half katsu set, while I added tonkatsu to a bukkake udon set and we shared a sweet potato cheese croquette. Verdict: a satisfying lunch when you both want different mains.
Daily Fix Jangmi Sangga is a handmade burger restaurant in Songpa, Seoul, beneath Jamsil's Jangmi Sangga. On a return visit, I had the bacon cheeseburger set and a classic burger set with extra Swiss cheese, and the juicy Korean beef patties were just as satisfying. Verdict: a confident repeat pick near Olympic Park.
Riae Premium Olympic Park Branch is a tonkatsu restaurant in Gangdong, Seoul, serving cold soba set meals, tender hire katsu, and Black Tiger shrimp. After work, I enjoyed its chilled naengmomil, juicy pork cutlet, and plump shrimp. Verdict: a clean, filling choice for a satisfying meal.
Nani Byeolgwan Yeongdeungpo Branch is a cozy izakaya bar in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. After a haircut at Times Square, I stopped by alone for a sparkling-water highball, pork belly and scallion skewers, and scallion cream cheese with crackers. Verdict: a satisfying choice for an easy solo drink or a gathering.
