Traditional Korean cuisine is known for its bold flavors and unique ingredients. Some must-try dishes and restaurants include:

Bibimbap: A rice bowl topped with vegetables, meat, and a fried egg, served with gochujang (spicy red pepper paste)

• Bongwoori Bibimbap (봉우리): Bongwoori is another well-known Bibimbap restaurant near COEX Mall. They offer a variety of Bibimbap options, including both traditional and modern interpretations.
• Hanilkwan (한일관): Hanilkwan is a historic restaurant that has been serving traditional Korean food for decades. While they are known for their Hanjeongsik (traditional Korean full-course meal which we recommend), they also offer a delicious Bibimbap.

Kimchi: A fermented vegetable dish, usually made with napa cabbage, that is a staple of Korean cuisine

• Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자): While primarily known for their handmade knife-cut noodle dishes, Myeongdong Kyoja is also known to serve tasty and authentic kimchi as part of their traditional Korean menu.
• Gwangjang Market (광장시장): Gwangjang Market, though not a restaurant per se, is a historic market where you can find numerous food stalls and eateries. Many of these stalls offer various kimchi dishes, allowing you to sample a wide range of flavors and styles

Korean BBQ: Grilled meat (Samgyeopsal & Hanwoo) served with lettuce leaves and a variety of sauces and condiments

• Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌 삼계탕): While mainly renowned for their ginseng chicken soup (samgyetang), Tosokchon also offers delicious Korean BBQ options. It's a great place to experience both traditional Korean cuisine and BBQ.
• Maple Tree House (단풍나무집): Maple Tree House is a well-regarded restaurant chain known for its premium Korean BBQ experience. They focus on high-quality meat and a refined dining setting.
• Sei(서울로인) - Korean beef restaurant, a cute date spot located in the southern part of Seoul.
• Dummy(더미) - KBBQ restaurant near Gwanhwamun Station

Cold Korean Noodle