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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Sushi Ian N is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant near Seolleung Station in Gangnam, Seoul. Every standard sushi plate costs ₩1,990, with made-to-order options alongside salmon, grilled meat sushi, rolls, fried dishes, and dessert. Verdict: a place I want to revisit when I’m craving good-value sushi.
Soi Nana is a Thai restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul. I shared my first pad thai, crab fried pu pad pong curry, and fried cha gio, and loved the exotic atmosphere. Verdict: an easy, satisfying place to try Thai food for the first time.
Plan A Restaurant is a Western restaurant by Songdo Beach in Pohang, Gyeongbuk. I ordered the Korean beef ribeye steak medium-well and enjoyed it with wine sauce and whole-grain mustard before walking along the night sea. Plan A Restaurant is a great pick for ocean views and a juicy steak.
Jeongsiljangne Ppalgan Gogi is a charcoal-grilled pork restaurant in Icheon, Gyeonggi. My family had two servings of red fresh pork belly and bowl bibimbap, while the staff handled the grilling. Verdict: a good pick for clean heat and charcoal flavor.
Deokeun Jangeo is a charcoal-grilled eel restaurant in Buk-gu, Gwangju. After a weekday lunch wait, we picked just over 800g of eel for about ₩40,000 and enjoyed self-bar sides and nurungji. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a filling plate of freshly grilled eel.
Sindorim Sambaekga is a jokbal and bossam restaurant in Guro, Seoul. We had the Sambaek Jokbal + Makguksu Set and rice balls for a weekend family dinner, with tender pork, persimmon geotjeori, and a generous helping of noodles. A satisfying choice for clean-tasting jokbal—just arrive early to avoid the dinner wait.
Yangnam Yanghwa is an unlimited lamb restaurant in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, serving premium lamb ribs grilled at the table by staff. For 38,900 won per adult, Yangnam Yanghwa offered sirloin, tenderloin, shoulder, cold bibim noodles, and more until we were completely full. Verdict: I’d return 100%.
Hanwoojang is a 24-hour seolleongtang restaurant near Jungangno Station in Jung-gu, Daegu. My friend and I finished two special seolleongtang bowls packed with beef and noodles, plus chewy millet rice and kimchi. Verdict: a seriously filling bowl of soup and rice for a comforting meal.
Hanyang Dak Kalguksu is a chicken noodle soup restaurant near Police Hospital Station in Songpa, Seoul. With parking right outside, roomy seating, and soup rice with finely chopped chicken that the baby loved, Hanyang Dak Kalguksu made an easy, filling family meal. Verdict: a warm and satisfying choice for the whole family.
Jeongwon Galbi Gyeonggi Gwangju Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Songjeong-dong, Gwangju, Gyeonggi. We ordered two portions of pork ribs, ₩3,000 soybean paste stew, and ₩5,000 spicy hangover ramen. Verdict: a place I would gladly revisit when I’m craving pork ribs.
Hana Shabu Shabu Junggye Main Branch is a shabu-shabu and seiro-mushi restaurant in Nowon, Seoul. My mom and I had the 54,000 won lunch premium course with brisket, sirloin, vegetables, udon noodles, and ube pudding. Verdict: a warm, generous spot I’d happily revisit for a date or gathering.
Huni Gejang is a crab restaurant in Yuryang-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam, serving marinated crab set meals and crab stew. I tried soy-marinated crab, spicy marinated crab, shrimp jang, pot-cooked rice, and a huge stew with four domestic blue crabs. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a group meal with easy parking.
