Mekonggang is a Korean restaurant set in a converted old mansion. The place It seems to be quite a popular spot. Side dishes Neat and clean. Samgyeopsal It comes out already grilled so there is no smell. I …
Since I was in Cambodia, I assumed we would be eating at Cambodian restaurants, but apparently there is nothing tasty in Cambodian cuisine? So we ended up going to Korean restaurants every single time. I get t…
Seohane Gimbap is a well-known spot, but their hours are short and I’d failed to catch them several times. This day I must have been extra lucky, because I just barely managed to buy some right at the en…
After Manduga, I heard there was another good mandu place nearby, so I went to check it out. Jjinmanine, mandu/noodle specialty restaurant A place like this.. Inside The prices are pretty good. Inside Insid…
7th door is a Korean fine dining restaurant in Cheongdam-dong. It made this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Honestly, other places seem to get more attention these days.. which is exactly w…
Sammidang is a makguksu place in Yongin, but it seems to be better known for its mandu jeongol (dumpling hot pot). The place The parking lot is well set up. The sign “Goes without saying,” it cla…
I heard there was a famous naengmyeon place in Yeokgok Market, so I went to check it out. Yeokgok Market There’s a big market right in front of the station. The place It’s tucked away deep inside…
For some reason I find myself dropping by Chuncheonok every now and then. A place like this Doesn’t look like much has changed.. Suyuk (boiled pork) The quality is good. Kimchi Wrapping the meat in it…
There’s a cluster of jokbal (braised pig’s trotters) places around Gongdeok, and these shops do a good sundaeguk too. A place like this There are plenty of places like this in the neighborhood, bu…
Joongang Haejang, whose name refers to the hangover-curing soup it built its reputation on, was originally famous over by Samseong Station, but lately it seems to be opening branches all over the place. Gopcha…
I go to Miro Sikdang in Hongdae so often that I’ve fallen into a bit of a rut… but what needs posting still needs posting. Otoshi, the complimentary starter A glass of draft beer Grilled pork col…
Ihak Galbi is good value, tastes good, and is a nice place to go with the family. Turns out they have a branch in Yeonsu-gu too. Side dishes Side dishes The meat The quality is good, as expected. Galbitang …