What to do and see in Mapo-gu, South Korea: The Best Food & Drink

April 15, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul

1. ZenKimchi Korean Food Tours

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ZenKimchi Korean Food Tours

We've shown Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern the best food in Seoul. Let us show you! ZenKimchi offers off-the-beaten-path Korean food tours for hardcore foodies. We have consulted for major TV shows, journalists, and corporations. We now share this experience to give culinary tourists the ultimate experience. We don't just give tours, we give you something to brag about to your friends. We are obsessed with the Korean dining scene, and we know the secret places that visitors want to try. Started as Korea's longest running Korean food blog in 2004, ZenKimchi has gotten recognition from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lonely Planet, The Washington Post, and more. We are one of the only tours in Seoul that accept single bookings. We are also great for groups, families, and couples.

2. cooKorean

72, World Cup-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04010 South Korea +82 10-7207-6648 [email protected] http://www.cookoreanclass.com
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cooKorean

Korean home cooking class around Hongdae area in Seoul, Korea + online live hands on class. This class offers; Online live hands on class 8 different classes rotate every week. 2 Kimchi making class, 2 cooking Kimchi class, tofu making class, cooking tofu class, cooking meat class, pancake class In person class 1. Authentic Korean cooking class Soft tofu stew / Bibimbap / Bulgogi or Kimchi stew / Glass noodle / Spicy stir fried pork 2. Kimchi making class Napa cabbage Kimchi for the long term / fresh napa cabbage Kimchi / cucumber Kimchi / radish Kimchi + boiled pork 3. Banchan - side dish class 4 different seasonal side dishes 4. Tofu making class Tofu making from scratch using soybeans + soybean pulp pancake / stir fried Kimchi served with tofu You get ingredients list when you book online class. In person class fee includes market tour and all ingredients. Check detailed information on booking page.

Reviewed By Stonefree21

All my expectations were exceeded for the good ,in fact ,Jomin it’s a superb hostess ,making you feel very welcomed for the very first moment ,so I was lucky to had two experiences with her ( Tofu and Kimchi making ) Very pleasant and illustrative the visit to the market ! So ,for sure ,without any doubts ,I would like to recommend all the activities that she proposes on her site!!

3. PlayPlanet

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PlayPlanet

We design customized experiences that are perfect for your trip with more than 50 tour experts. Enjoy authentic experience that can't meet anywhere else :)

4. Todays Friend

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Todays Friend

I think Seoul is one of the busiest city in the Korea. When I visit the other countries, I must have got some free time to walk around some places where I can relax. Seonjeongneung is located in the middle of Gang-nam, so you can indirectly experience busy life and enjoy walking forest path at the same time. I’m sure that it’ll be a special experience to talk about our life together in there. And

5. Four Seasons Cooking Classes

15, Sinsu-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04092 South Korea +82 10-4514-1477 [email protected] http://fourseasonscooking.com
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Four Seasons Cooking Classes

Do you like to explore the overall Korean cuisine but not enough time on a tight budget? No worries! You can experience as much as you wish with Four Seasons Cooking Class. Our morning class menu has been carefully designed and selected with the most representative and popular Korean dishes. Through this, you can also learn the various methods of Korean cooking along with their important skills. Plus, it’s never difficult to learn even though you’re dumb with cooking. Hurray! · Bulgogi(Grilled beef with soy BBQ sauce) *Lettuce, sesame leaves and Ssamjang will be provided for Ssam(Wrap)* +Kimchi Jeon (Savory pancake with Kimchi) +Japchae(Glass noodle with beef & vegetables) +Kimchi Jjigae!(Kimchi stew with tofu & pork) We’ll go a market tour to a local supermarket nearby at the end of class. Here, you can check out local ingredients and some packaged products that you’d like to buy for yourself to practice once you get back home. Of course, it’s not forced. Duration: 3.5 - 4 h (starts from 10.00 am) *We’re open every day but closed on Sundays. This includes; Welcome tea Traditional homemade drink & dessert Pick-up service available at certain spots Market tour Cook individually, not as a team Fully hands-on Small class of max 5 Authentic home cooking English fluent instructor Locally-grown and fine ingredients On hand-crafted ceramic ware All homemade condiments Beautiful recipe cards for souvenir No duty of dish washing or other chores

6. Seoul Hunters

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Seoul Hunters

About SEOULHUNTERS We have 3 different Daily Seoul Food Tours and the Private Tour for visitors in Korea. Seoul Food Tour, Noryangjin Fishmarket Tour, Small Korean Pubcrawl. Our ultimate goal is to introduce you Korea by letting you experience our food and drinking culture. We provide you the best service during our tour and will maintain the same customer service through the Q&A Page. MAKE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES THROUGH OUR TOUR We founded Seoul Hunters in order to make great memories for visitors in Korea. We make sure that everyone is satisfied with our tours. The best cultural tour agency in Korea!

7. K-Cookingclass

46-11, Huiujeong-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu 3f, 301, Seoul 04015 South Korea +82 2-6085-5500 [email protected] http://www.k-cookingclass.com
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K-Cookingclass

The most friendly and fun Korean cooking class & food tour in Seoul! Welcome to Korea! I am Chris from K-cookingclass. Are you looking for fun activities during the visiting of Korea? What about learning how to cook Korean food or Explore local restaurant? It might be a most enjoyable experience. We have easy intersting 3~3.5hrs cooking or food tasting programs for visitors who has an interest of Korean food. Join the class and make a lot of unforgettable experiences with Chris.

Reviewed By akuznetsovwa

Hello everyone???? Thank you Chris so much for this experience, good mood and new skills! We really enjoyed the process and lunch. It was very delicious. Both of us were full of positive and inspiration after. One more good thing is a great organization, we took pleasure from different cute details (tea, photos..). We highly recommend this class to all people, who would like to discover national Korean dishes!

8. Joungy's Cooking Class

59, Mapo-daero 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 04116 South Korea +82 10-2541-8529 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/jcookingclass
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Joungy's Cooking Class

Hope after you joined my experience, more interested in Korean cooking and Korean culture :) We'll begin with a visit to a local market that's not known by many tourists. We'll look at the Korean ingredients and buy vegetables, and we'll walk around so you can see what the locals buy and sell in the market. After this, we'll visit a traditional Korean house and you'll learn to cook three kinds of genuine Korean foods and to make Kimchi also i offer you some side dishes and a soup when you have a main dish what normally Korean eat at home.This is hands-on cooking class. you will cook everything your self, so it's more fun and no need to stand to watch other people cooking. this is homely cooking class you can feel like you visit your Korean friend's house but also you can learn from a professional chef who has many experience in the Kitchen.

Reviewed By LisaL5841

I took Joungy's class with friends and we all loved it. She is just so nice and answered all our questions on Korean food and culture. She first took us to a local market and gave us some good tips. The class takes place in a hanok, a traditional Korean house. Each participant has her own cooking station and ingredients and Joungy explains and shows everything It was amazing to see how simple and healthy Korean food can be, so that we can make the same dishes at home, too. We enjoyed all our three dishes and had a lovely time. This course is a great for solos, couples, families, and groups of friends, it is more than fairly priced, and makes a very nice memory of your stay in Seoul. I would definitely recommend Joungy's class to anyone who's in Seoul for some time and wants to learn some more about Korea.

9. Vineworks

49-15, Wausan-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu 4,5f, Seoul 04049 South Korea +82 70-4206-9993 [email protected] https://www.vineworkskorea.com/contact-c1ja9
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Vineworks

Vinework is a wine bar, retail shop, restaurant, and event space. The goal of Vineworks is pairs wine with people; by hosting interactive wine, food, and cultural community events in the heart of Sangsu. Come by for a glass of wine, tasting class, food/wine pairing, private events, or hanging out on the rooftop with your friends over a bottle of wine.

10. Hello K Cooking Class

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Hello K Cooking Class

Do you take a deep interest in authentic Korean culinary adventure at exotic place? Here is the perfect place for you! I lived with extended family from diverse cities in Korea so I could get amazing knowledge about various local food from them. I run my own restaurant for 7years based on the knowledge and experiences. Also I've shared the K-cooking with Koreans & foreigners. I can help you to take the passion of Korean traditional cuisine into your kitchen.

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