City: Seoul
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Top 10 Korean food in Seoul, South Korea
Best Korean restaurants nearby. Discover the best Korean food in Seoul. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Korean restaurants near you.. A city looking to the future yet rooted in the past, Seoul is a vivacious and energetic place that’s shining brighter than ever. Whether you're shopping, partaking in culture, eating great food, or reliving history, Seoul’s many facets appeal to all tastes and preferences. Its wide ranging neighborhoods, from the winding alleys through ornate traditional Korean homes in Samcheongdong, to the blinding neon lights reflecting off the skyscrapers of Gangnam, showcase just how multi-layered and varied the city is. It’s easy to see why so many visitors become hooked after experiencing the charms of Seoul.
Things to do in Seoul
10. Mugyodong Bugeokukjib
Overall Ratings
4 based on 667 reviews
Reviewed By C3461PMsamp
Itâs not extraordinarily tasty, but itâs certainly interesting to try this one dish wonder restaurant. Fish soup is not salty with a few small pieces of fish, vegetables and tofu. Itâs not gourmet food but just something to warm your stomach in a cold winter day.
9. MoMo Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
MoMo Cafe, the signature restaurant at Courtyard Seoul Namdaemun in Seoul, South Korea, offers casual all-day dining in a welcoming atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Dress code: Casual
Reviewed By Sandra H
I'm staying here so had a quick lunch there one day so I could stay air conditioned in the face of 98 deg heat outside! The short rib sandwich with asparagus, apple, cheese and tomato was a wonderful (tho I removed the lettuce so I could get my mouth around it and the hefty slice of onion) Good fries too.
8. Tavolo 24
Overall Ratings
4 based on 311 reviews
Tavolo 24, located on the 2nd floor with a view of the East Gate, is an all day dining buffet restaurant that offers a variety of authentic foods with personalized and engaged service.
Reviewed By Kevin C
Stayed at JW Marriott Dondaemun Square for 10 days. Every morning we enjoyed buffet breakfast at Tavolo restaurant offering a vast Korean, European, Asian, and American culinary delites. Even though a self service buffet, the restaurant staff saw to our every needs and comfort.One standout crew member, is Sophia. She is exceptional in hospitality. Every morning greeted us with her warm smile and greeting. When Sophia noted that we had a cough, she brought over a pot of hot water served with honey and lemon slices. Cough was gone by and of day. The food and beverage manager, Para Kim, is also a notable standout for providing excellent service.All professional front desk staff very helpful with information on hotel, getting around in the city, and interesting places to visit.JW Marriott made us feel like the Dondaemun Square address is our home away from home.Hello, thank you very much for visiting Tavolo 24 and making a great review on the TripAdvisor. Because you talked about the service of Sophia, which is a Tavolo 24 employee, it was an opportunity for the employees to think about the service mind once again. If you visit us next time, we will make you happy with our great service. I hope you made good memories while staying at our hotel for 10 days and hope to see us again soon.Thank you very much.Tavolo24,Elly Jin
7. Jungsik
Overall Ratings
4 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By Fadzillah A
It is no surprise that this restaurant gets excellent ratings. I had a wonderful birthday lunch. Here is my review of Jungsik:Location: Relatively easy to find. Able to walk to the restaurant via public transport.(5/5)Ambience: Spacious and cosy with proper mood lighting. The space between tables are sufficient. (4/5)Service: I would rate service as good. The staff were not too attentive, but were friendly when you get their attention. It might have been due to a busy lunch service that day. (4/5)Food: The food is the highlight at Jungsik. All the dishes were prepared/cooked to perfection, from appetisers to desserts. It is amazing how the chefs create those delicious dishes and also have them presented beautifully. (5/5)Overall: 5/5. As the main concern of dinner was primarily the food, this restaurant deserves 5/5.
6. choigozip Hongdae
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
We want to give you amazing experience Best quality and service Beef and Pork Choigozip Hongdae English,Japanese,Chinese menu with pics
Reviewed By Itravel0ne
We were recommended by friends to come here. Very easy to find as it is near exit 1 of the Hongik station. The BBQ pork and beef are delicious. Very well marinated and tasty. Price is also reasonable. Easy to cook over the bbq plate & stove. Perfect and complete with a soju.
5. Yang Good
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By gwerlin
This place is not conveniently located, not even around tourist attractions. It is in Gangnam area, near Yeoksam station. However, it was worth the trip as the food was really good & we even went there twice! The marinated lamb was seriously good & tender, not so for the marinated chicken. The staff was prompt in serving us and also helping us to cook the meat. Please ensure Yang Good restaurant to be in the itinerary the next time u visit Seoul!~
4. 853
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
â Korean BBQ Restaurant '853' â " We serve authentic Korean pork BBQ With 853 grill Know-how" â BBQ Menu â Pork Blade Shoulder(moksal) (150g/100g 9,333)-14,000 â Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal) (150g/100g 9,333)- 14,000 â Pork cheek meat(Gabrisal) (150g / 100g 1
Reviewed By NicoDaBear
REASON FOR VISIT: we found this place through TripAdvisor as it was ranked #1 in Seoul as we visited and although it is good, it's definitely not the best restaurant in Seoul. TripAdvisor is clearly not very used in South Korea... FOODSo this is a Korean BBQ experience and as far as it comes, it was pretty tasty. However, they served PORK ONLY in this place which is a shame. Furthermore, the waiters actually cook the meat for you which we preferred but perhaps others would prefer to cook it themselves. We took two different types of pork, pork belly and pork shoulder which were both great. You get lots of small little dips that come along with the BBQ so it is unnecessary to order any side dish in my opinion. STAFF/SERVICEThey didn't speak English but were as helpful as they could be with different signs. The service was speedy which was nice. ATMOSPHERE/LOCATIONDefinitely needed to pre-load the maps to get to this small street restaurant. The atmosphere was ok, there was a few foreigners in the restaurant and a few locals. CONCLUSION: I RECOMMEND BUT WOULD NOT RETURN AS THERE MUST BE OTHER KOREAN BBQ THAT ARE BETTER AND HAVE WIDER OFFERINGSHello, this is Palo Sam. Thank you very much for using our Pal Osam and we will provide you with services and food that will not change. Thank you.
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3. Jihwaja
Overall Ratings
4 based on 150 reviews
Operated by âLiving Treasure Of Korean Royal Cuisineâ since 1991, Jihwaja is a high-class traditional Korean restaurant located in the center of downtown Seoul. It has enjoyed a high reputation as the finest restaurant that preserves âThe Legitimacy of Ko
Reviewed By HarryLillian
Intangible heritage restaurant That alone speaks volumes for the experience Nicely plated dishesFeel healthier after the meal actually Thatâs why the king and queen can live for so long. Taste the natural tastes slowly and enjoyBig difference from pop main stream beer and fried chicken :)Thank you to the manager - sorry forgot to note the name, slim built tall gentleman with wispy greying hair and so grandfatherlyDear HarryThank you for your kind review for our restaurant.As you say that Jihwaja Seoul has been operating by "Human Treasure's family" since 1991 to promote Korean Royal Cuisine in the several Korean Cultural Heritages. Only one in Korean Food.By the humble hospitality with warmness to guests we are pursuing to help your experience about real Korean Food Culture and to serve best time with a nice meal on Seoul trip. Appreciate your praise to me. I am a superintendent Mr. Han.who can speak English only.Here are more hosts taking care of guests well with speaking other foreign languages. Much better than I used to. I would like to deliver your compliments to my colleagues.Many thanks and Hope to see you again !All of our wishes,Mr. Han
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2. Flavors
Overall Ratings
5 based on 88 reviews
Indulge in delicious global cuisine in a dynamic and stylish atmosphere while dining at Flavors. Our restaurant is located in the JW Marriott Hotel Soul and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Reviewed By SH C
Waited for 40 minutes for a 1-hour breakfast last weekend, and the system to serve the waiting customers was disappointing. The reception just marked the name/room number and called the waiting customers verbally. A lot of guests with children did not even find a place to sit during the waiting time. Using basic online technology, at least text messaging or using coaster pagers would great avoid the waiting crowd in front of the entrance. Also, the staff reacted inconsistently about our inquiry about how to use vouchers and about parking. Staff training is required in that sense.Dear SH C, We appreciate you for taking the time to share your review on TripAdvisor.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during the breakfast time at flavors. We truly understand your frustrations at Flavors and especially during breakfast. As breakfast is typically very busy, We apologize that we failed to deliver personalized service by not requesting your preference for seating. We have shared your experience with our Food & Beverage team so that we can learn from the experience to ensure this does not happen again. Your kind suggestions have been noted and will be discussed among related teams to cater for guestsâ needs. We wish you would come back to discover the enhanced look and facilities in the near future. If you need any assistance prior to your future travels to Seoul, please do not hesitate to connect with me at [email protected] warmest regards, Radu Cernia General Manager JW Marriott Seoul
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1. Arirang Korean Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Best Korean Authentic beef barbeque restaurant in Myeong-dong Area. Picked by MICHELIN 2017 and 2018.
Reviewed By travelandfood69
This is a restaurant located in a tourist area with English-language menu and marketed to tourists. Itâs to be expected some customers may not be familiar with Korean food. Our waitress was rude and wasted no opportunity to talk back when asked about something. Food was good though. Wishing you good luck with the service.
