Jincheongyujeom (진청유점)

2026-07-08

27 Donggyo-ro 46-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jincheongyujeom is a seasonal Korean restaurant tucked into the alleys of Yeonnam-dong in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The kitchen uses freshly pressed sesame and perilla oils prepared in-house each day, adding depth and aroma to its dishes. Signature items include buckwheat noodles with perilla oil, bibimbap, brisket soup, ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) with beef soybean paste, grilled mackerel with fern risotto, hanu (Korean beef) tartare with seaweed gimbap, and smoked beef short ribs. Popular sides include pollock roe potato pancakes, chilled sliced pork, and olbanggae muk salad (arrowroot starch jelly salad). Bottled sesame and perilla oils (200 ml) are also available for purchase, individually or as sets. The menu is available in multiple languages and includes vegan and gluten-free options. Corkage is available. The restaurant is about an 8–10 minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station.

San 1-1 (산1-1)

2026-07-08

25 Naksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

San 1-1 is a café set along the Naksan Fortress walls. On the first floor, Naksan Rock is incorporated into the interior, while floor-to-ceiling glass creates a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The second and third floors offer sweeping views from atop Naksan Rock, overlooking Namsan Tower and the nighttime skyline of Jongno-gu. Signature items such as the cream latte and premium ice cream waffle are especially popular, while an all-day Korean-style brunch menu caters to hungry visitors from around the world.

Hoesoodaok (회수다옥)

2026-06-24

453-38 1100-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Hoesoodaok is a serene tea house where Jeju tea is freshly brewed by the tea master and served amid Jeju clay teaware and basalt stone-wall tables. Inspired by Doraemul, the village’s old name meaning “water flowing back around,” this local premium tea house opened in Hoesu-dong, Seogwipo in 2024. It is housed in a renovated Jeju home more than 30 years old, preserving the island’s traditional residential style while giving its indoor and outdoor spaces modern sensibility.

Woomooljip Bucheon (우물집 부천)

2026-06-10

190-1 Sinheung-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Woomooljip in Bucheon is a popular Korean restaurant located just a short walk from Sinjung-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 7). Its interior, featuring flowing water from an actual well and calm, refined decor, creates a serene atmosphere suited for family gatherings or quiet meals with a partner. Private and semi-private seating areas enhance the sense of intimacy, allowing guests to dine comfortably away from outside distractions. The restaurant is known for its premium individual hot pot and pot rice, prepared with care and served with a rich, flavorful broth. Complemented by a clean table setting and quality ingredients, including hanu (Korean beef) brisket side dishes, Woomooljip offers a well-rounded and satisfying Korean dining experience in the city.

Goum (고움)

2026-06-05

33 Dogok-ro 23-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Goum is a gomtang (beef bone soup)-focused dining spot near Yeoksam Station in Seoul that reinterprets the traditional dish through a modern Korean dining format. Led by a chef from a renowned Michelin two-star restaurant, the kitchen draws on over a decade of experience in Korean cuisine. The menu centers on the essence of gomtang, exploring the depth and character of broth over time. From light, clear chotang to deeper, more robust habtang, each course highlights shifts in texture and flavor, creating a structured yet understated dining experience rooted in tradition.

Bomun Galbi (보문갈비)

2026-05-14

529 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Beomun Galbi is a Korean restaurant specializing in charcoal-grilled ribs and Hamheung-style cold buckwheat noodles, located directly opposite Gyeongju World in the Beomun Tourist Complex. Run by owner-chef Min Sol, it serves house-made marinated pork ribs, hanu (Korean beef) ribs, homemade cold buckwheat noodles, and galbi soup. The restaurant offers a selection of complimentary side dishes, including hanu yukhoe (beef tartare), steamed egg, grilled deodeok, and house-made pickles, along with parking for over 100 vehicles. With spacious seating across two floors, it is well-suited for families and groups and is conveniently located near major attractions and accommodations such as Beomunho Lake, Hilton Gyeongju, and the Hwaebak Convention Center.

키카페 (Quay Cafe)

2026-06-30

143 Wangsanmarina-gil, Yeongjong-gu, Incheon

Quay Cafe is a space that reinterprets the concept of an urban resort, offering unique yacht and ocean views through its open windows. It serves coffee brewed from its own signature blend, along with a selection of drinks and desserts. The clean, white-toned interior combined with lush greenery creates a refreshing, plant-filled atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxing and taking photos.

Sungsimdang Culture Space (성심당문화원)

2026-03-12

11 Junggyo-ro 73beon-gil, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Sungsimdang Culture Space is located along Euneungjeongi Culture Street. It was created by renovating a former dormitory building near the main branch of Sungsimdang in 2022. Not only is Sungsimdang one of the most famous bakeries in Korea, it has maintained its reputation as an iconic local business that represents Daejeon since its opening in 1956. Sungsimdang Culture Space focuses on sharing the philosophy of Sungsimdang and the sentiments of Daejeon. It consists of one basement floor and four above-ground floors, designed with cultural spaces and diverse attractions on each floor that includes a cafe and a place where people can sit their purchased baked goods from Sungsimdang.

Usuok Jeongja Main Branch (우수옥 정자본점)

2026-03-09

120 Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

Usuok Jeongja Main Branch, located in Jeongja-dong in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, is a restaurant that presents refined Korean cuisine rooted in tradition. The name “Usuok” reflects the restaurant’s philosophy of preserving the standards and heritage of Korean food. The restaurant exclusively uses hanu (Korean beef) and serves a variety of shareable dishes, including grilled beef, bulgogi, and Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). The bulgogi is prepared lightly to highlight the natural flavor and texture of the beef, while the assorted platters are ideal for sharing during special gatherings. Winter favorite dish onban, a bowl of Pyeongyang-style soup and rice, offers a comforting warm dish with meat in rich broth. With a spacious dining area and private rooms, restaurant is well suited for family gatherings, business meetings, and special occasions.

Yeongwol Bakgane (영월 박가네)

2026-04-08

149 Jungang-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

Yeongwol Bakgane is a restaurant that prepares dishes using eosuri (East Asian hogweed) greens. The interior features a traditional Korean house-style design. Its main menu items include eosuri greens rice and gondeure (thistle) rice, each available as part of three set options: bulgogi, deodeok, and jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork). As the restaurant may close early when ingredients are sold out, it is recommended to check its operating status in advance.

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