Yonggeumok (용금옥)

258.3M 2024-03-13

24-2, Dadong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-1689

Established in 1932, Yonggeumok specializes in Seoul-style chutang (loach soup), renowned for using whole loach in its preparation. This method distinguishes it from the more commonly known Namwon-style chutang, which involves grinding the loach. At Yonggeumok, guests can savor the tender and savory texture of the loach flesh in their chutang, offering a unique and authentic dining experience.

Nampo Myeonok (남포면옥)

274.3M 2024-03-07

24, Eulji-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-3131

Located near Seoul City Hall and Cheonggyecheon Stream, Nampo Myeonok is a traditional Korean restaurant. Opened in 1968, it has been recognized by the Michelin Guide several times. Their specialty is pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). The restaurant also serves a variety of other dishes that are the most commonly found in Korea, including galbi tang (galbi soup), bulgogi, mandu soup, and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup).

Olens - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 광화문)

275.5M 2024-04-18

1F, 82, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Bugeogukjip (북어국집)

288.4M 2024-12-27

38, Eulji-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-3891

Bugeogukjip (formerly “Teojutgol”) is a restaurant behind City Hall in Seoul that has been serving up authentic dried Pollack soup since 1968. Despite a name change, the restaurant has proudly stood in this same location for decades, earning a strong reputation for its dried Pollack soup made using traditional cooking methods.

Since the restaurant only serves one thing—dried Pollack soup—there are few preparations to be made and the meal arrives on your table in minutes. Customers are free to serve themselves basic side dishes such as kimchi and can have as many servings of rice as they’d like, allowing diners to enjoy a hearty meal at a low price. While the restaurant’s design and menu may be simple, Bugeogukjip takes pride in its long history and the careful efforts that have earned it a reputation as one of the most notable restaurants in Seoul.

CheongKwanJang - Jonggak Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 종각역)

289.7M 2024-04-22

#102, 95, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Mugyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 무교동점)

289.1M 2024-06-26

1F, 24, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Cheonggye Pharmacy - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (청계약국 청계천)

310.2M 2024-04-17

14, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광화문D타워)

326.5M 2024-04-17

17, Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종로점)

347.9M 2024-06-27

1F, 78, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jjamppong Zizon Jongno (짬뽕지존 종로)

357.0M 2024-03-15

25 Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-5161

Jjamppong Zizon is a Chinese restaurant located near Cheonggyecheon Stream. Their signature dish, zizon jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), combines fresh seafood with a spicy broth enhanced with smoky flavors. They also offer zizon jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). For those craving extra heat, there are options like jiok jjamppong (extra spicy seafood noodle soup) and jiok jjajang (spicy black bean sauce noodles). Additionally, they serve chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork in sweet rice batter with sweet and sour sauce), coating pork in chewy sweet rice batter.

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