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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Gapposo is an authentic Japanese restaurant in Geumcheon, Seoul, a three-minute walk from Gasan Digital Complex Station. We had the ₩49,000 weekend set for two, with udon, karaage, sushi, kaisendon, and unagidon. Gapposo is an excellent pick for Japanese food near Gasan Digital Complex.
Hamdon Baegot is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Baegot, Siheung, Gyeonggi. After a 30-minute weekday-evening wait, I ordered its cross-aged pork belly twice more and loved the par-grilling service, green-onion kimchi, and minari. Verdict: a place I’d revisit for thick, chewy aged pork belly.
Songdo Jonghap Eosijang is a seafood restaurant in Yeonsu, Incheon, serving sashimi, seafood, and meals. On a lunch date, we had the ₩12,000 sashimi set, plus hoe-deopbap and spicy fish stew. A satisfying choice for a fresh, reasonably priced sashimi spread.
Boriook Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suwon, Gyeonggi, serving unlimited barley rice, seasoned vegetables, and side dishes. We ordered barley rice and grilled mackerel for 28,000 won, then enjoyed warm japchae, spicy braised tofu, and crisp vegetable fritters from the self-service bar. Verdict: A satisfying place to return to when you are craving a full table of assorted vegetables.
Bas Burger Seongsu is a burger restaurant in Seongsu, Seoul, serving kids’ burger sets, handcrafted burgers, and craft beer. My picky 6-year-old finished the whole Teriyaki Mayo Kids Burger Set, while the spicy chicken burger and Chili Mozza Cheese Bar stood out. Verdict: a solid family dining pick when everyone wants something different.
Salmon Brothers is a restaurant in Suyeong, Busan, serving salmon dishes and pasta. I ordered fresh salmon sushi, salmon salad, truffle cream pasta, grilled king oyster mushrooms, and mochiri dofu, with the truffle dishes standing out most. Verdict: a great choice for a Gwangalli date meal with a little of everything.
Muneo Cheonha is an octopus restaurant in Songpa, Seoul, serving sliced boiled octopus and a spread of side dishes. On a day when octopus was hard to source, Muneo Cheonha happened to have it, and the drained sour kimchi pairing was especially memorable. Verdict: a generous, happy dinner despite the thick-cut octopus being a little disappointing.
Deodo Gejang is a Korean restaurant near Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, serving Jeju yellow crab and assorted marinated seafood. I shared assorted marinated seafood and monkfish-and-webfoot-octopus bulgogi with my parents for my father's birthday, and the nutty yellow crab was the standout. Verdict: a satisfying family meal for sampling several marinated seafood dishes.
Jedam Kalguksu Hyangnam Branch is a Korean noodle restaurant in Hyangnam, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. During a business trip, I had the two-person seafood hand-cut noodle soup and kimchi dumpling set, with fresh seafood, chewy house-made noodles, and a refreshing clear broth. Verdict: a great pick for a group lunch or family meal.
Ilpum Yeouido Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, serving sushi and seafood dishes. After a Han River cruise and night-view outing, our family shared kaisendon, a salmon sushi set, and chicken karaage for 26,000 won, 28,000 won, and 17,000 won. Verdict: an easy family dinner stop after a Han River day out.
Modam Dining Gwanghwamun is a Korean restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Station. Its Korean beef 1++ bulgogi hot pot set meal costs ₩39,000 per person for two or more and unfolds like nearly 10 courses, from appetizers to dessert. Verdict: a satisfying pick for a family gathering with a private room.
Banwoldang Buja Sikdang Suseong Branch is a Korean restaurant in Suseong, Daegu. We had the 28,000 won fire-grilled squid-and-pork stir-fry with rice, and its smoky, savory flavor was delicious without being overly spicy; a great pick for family meals and groups.
