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Cafés, restaurants and places in Seoul, written by bloggers who went there.
Gogi Salon is a Korean BBQ restaurant near Hongdae Entrance Station in Mapo, Seoul. I ordered two servings of flower pork neck, fresh pork belly, and bibim guksu, with staff grilling the generous meat and sides for us. Verdict: the light pork and tangy noodles made a satisfying combination.
Helio Flower by Su is a flower shop in Songpa, Seoul, offering pre-ordered pickup inside the Helio City shopping complex. I ordered a bright, cheerful ₩60,000 mini flower basket for my father-in-law’s birthday, and my in-laws loved it. Verdict: an easy, lovely choice for birthdays and anniversaries.
Hyehwarang is a terrace wine bar near Hyehwa Station and Daehangno in Jongno, Seoul. We shared rosé sparkling wine and mascarpone crackers with strawberry jam under soft lighting. Verdict: a lovely quiet pick for wine by the glass or a relaxed date-night drink.
Samgakji Temporary Public Parking Lot is a handmade-burger restaurant in Yongsan, Seoul. I had the Greedy Burger, a vegetable-free Double Bacon Cheeseburger, a Chili Mozza Cheese Bar, Bass Lager, and all the free potato chips I wanted. Verdict: visit Samgakji Temporary Public Parking Lot for meaty burgers and well-balanced toppings.
Daepan Sotttukkeong Kimchi Samgyeopsal is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Geumcheon, Seoul, where pork, kimchi, potatoes, and cheese cook together on a huge pot-lid grill. We enjoyed the Couple Set with steamed egg and repeated trips to the self-service bar. Verdict: a memorable, generously packed pork barbecue meal.
Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch is a sushi restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, near Jonggak Station. I shared assorted sashimi and premium sushi with a friend, and the thick cuts and generous assortment were especially satisfying. Verdict: a confident pick for quality sushi near Jonggak or Gwanghwamun.
37.5 Signature Mia Branch is an Italian restaurant beside Hyundai Department Store Mia in Seongbuk, Seoul. I shared ricotta salad pizza, Mont Blanc pollock-roe cream pasta, and grapefruit ade with my mom. Verdict: a bright, relaxed pick for a slow meal.
Doteurak is a scalp micropigmentation clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. The writer received the first of three sessions to naturally fill sparse M-shaped temple hairlines and felt almost no pain without anesthetic. Verdict: the temple area already looks less sparse after one session.
Somunnan Gamjatang is a 24-hour Korean restaurant in Nowon, Seoul, serving gamjatang and ppyeo-haejangguk. My boyfriend and I tried the small gamjatang, with thick, tender meat and a deep broth scented with perilla seed powder and ugeoji. Verdict: a generous gamjatang spot that is easy to visit anytime.
Minari Naengsam is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Songpa, Seoul, where you can refill minari and grill frozen pork belly. I had crispy flower pork belly with scallion salad, steamed egg, and soybean paste stew, and preferred the pork belly to the kkodeulsal. A great casual pick for minari fans and a bottle of soju.
Yahwa Honsul Bar Seoul Itaewon Branch is a cocktail bar in Yongsan, Seoul. I stopped by with a friend before a night out and tried the Yahwa and Dohwa signature cocktails; the 45% Yahwa was delicious but stronger than expected. Verdict: A lively stop for a drink and throwback songs before exploring Itaewon.
Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is a Thai restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, directly connected to Hapjeong Station. Three family members shared the ₩59,000 A Set and ₩13,000 Vietnamese rice noodle soup, with the tender, easy-to-eat crab curry standing out. Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch was a satisfying choice for a family meal.
