Samsigi Gamjatang.. the name is what it is, but I heard the food was good, so I went to have a look. It counts as Yangjae, but it is closer to Maebong Station. The place It is an enormous place and it was pac…
Jinmi Sikdang in Gongdeok has been famous for its ganjang gejang (soy-marinated raw crab) for ages. This is the place.. Ganjang gejang is the kind of dish that feels a bit odd to eat on your own, so I never g…
Cup jeon (kimchi pancake) Hmm.. turns out it’s hard to get right.. Something that’s already made and just needs reheating really is the safer bet. Tofu sundae Nothing special.. Brisket and kkakdu…
I heard a new gomtang place had opened in Apgujeong, so I went to have a look. On the way.. There was an enormous crowd outside Seungwoo Appa’s Kitchen Maillard. No idea why.. looks like it’ll be …
Buminok in Jongno has been famous for ages and I had actually been before.. but yang-muchim, the seasoned beef tripe this place is known for, is an awkward thing to order when you are on your own, so even thou…
Mapo-ok is famous for its seolleongtang, the pricey kind that runs over 20,000 won a bowl. The entrance It has real presence. Takeout Inside Inside The premium brisket seolleongtang, packed to go Once you…
Boseulboseul is a gimbap shop, but what it mainly sells is keto gimbap – gimbap made without any rice. It seems to be pretty popular around here. The place was packed and delivery riders kept walking in …
Gimbapwang is a gimbap place in Gangnam. It sits right next to a club and runs 24 hours, so I wasn’t expecting much, but I dropped in one day and found they make pretty decent gimbap. Tuna gimbap The ri…
A place called Yukgaeok has opened where Eonjuok used to be. Whether the owner changed or just the name, I honestly have no idea. The place So it’s part of the same group as Piyangok and Cheongnyubyeok….
Namsanteo.. probably a budae jjigae franchise that started somewhere around Apgujeong. One opened near me, so I went to check it out. A place like this Honestly, I am not sure bacon and budae jjigae go togeth…
Gop is a gopchang joint just south of Gangnam Station. The menu The prices aren’t exactly cheap. Assorted platter, two servings What arrived as two servings was about what one serving is anywhere else,…
Seocho Sekkosi, a sashimi place by Gangnam Station As I remember it, this used to be a samgyetang place, and now it’s turned into a sekkosi joint. Stir-fried squid It was on the spicy side, I think. Se…