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Restaurants in Korea, told firsthand by local bloggers — with photos and Google Maps.
Kosi Isu Branch is a cold udon and tonkatsu restaurant a one-minute walk from Exit 9 of Isu Station in Dongjak, Seoul. After waiting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, I had tempura bukkake udon, fresh pork loin tonkatsu, and maze udon for 11,000–11,500 won. Verdict: a satisfying meal worth returning for whenever cold udon sounds good, haha.
Oshi Black Seongsu is a Japanese restaurant near Seoul Forest in Seongdong, Seoul, serving okonomiyaki and yakisoba from a teppan grill. From the bar table, I watched the King Ebi Mayo Oshinomi-yakki, omelet yakisoba with Cheongyang peppers, and tori karaage being prepared. Verdict: a warm, thoughtful choice for a slightly special Seoul Forest dinner.
Eulji Darak Gangnam Station is an Italian restaurant near Gangnam Station in Seoul. I ordered spicy cream pasta and steak in its bright, tidy dining room; Eulji Darak Gangnam Station is a reliable pick whenever pasta cravings strike.
Dongtan 2 Mok-dong Public Parking Lot is an Italian restaurant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. We shared Margherita pizza and nurungji ragu pasta, with a high chair, children’s tableware, and welcome drinks making the visit easy with my daughter. Verdict: a lovely pick for a family meal, date, or special occasion.
Seongsu AGU is a Korean restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul, serving agu-jjim topped with fried tripe. I tried the ₩66,000 Signature Set for Two with seaweed-octopus rice balls and pollock-roe cheese potato pancake. Verdict: a great pick for a different kind of spicy agu-jjim, especially for tripe fans.
Pyu Euljiro is a Western restaurant in Jung-gu, Seoul. We ordered charcoal-grilled octopus with romesco and Spanish mackerel pasta, and loved the spicy, clean flavors and generously spaced tables. A lovely pick for a blind date or dinner date.
Two Find Peter Eungye Branch is a casual Italian dining restaurant in Eungye-dong, Siheung, serving pasta, pizza, gnocchi, and wine. Three of us shared Gorgonzola cream fettuccine, corn pizza, mushroom cream gnocchi, and fries in its spacious wood-toned dining room with jazz music. Verdict: a lovely stop after a walk around Eungye Lake Park.
Gilpung is a Korean restaurant in Andong, Gyeongbuk, near Hahoe Village and Byeongsanseowon. I ordered small Andong jjimdak and a salted mackerel set for 2, with a table full of side dishes, roomy parking, and mix coffee after the meal. Verdict: a comfortable family-meal stop for Andong’s signature foods.
Sip Sam Dae is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Namdong, Incheon, serving premium beef ribs and black pork Iberico. My family of five added the Mok Jin Sam set after the Premium Beef Rib B Set, while the staff grilled everything for us. Verdict: a comfortable, satisfying choice for a family meal with parking.
Jejju Seogwipo New Town Branch is a restaurant in Seogwipo, Jeju, serving rice bowls, sushi, and udon for dine-in or takeaway. My husband, child, and I shared two rice-bowl sets and half-and-half salmon sushi. Verdict: a filling but easygoing breakfast stop for a Jeju trip.
Pepite is a Western restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, serving fresh pasta, starters, and main dishes. I had the cod ravioli and fig caprese on my own, and the ravioli soaked in creamy sauce was especially satisfying. Verdict: Pepite is a great pick for fresh pasta in a stylish setting.
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.
