Wangbijib

Why go?

From Korean Tourism Organization:
Wangbijib is a Korean restaurant specializing in grilled meat

How to go?

Branches:

• Myeongdong branch (63-3 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga)
• Myeongdong No. 2 branch (2F. 34-1 Myeongdong 1-ga)
• Jongno branch (Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu)

When to go?
11:30 to 23:00

Cuisine
Korean - Grilled meat

Tips

Website
http://www.wangbijib.com (Korean, Japanese only)

Hello Kitty Cafe Hongdae

Why go?

How to go?

By subway

• Hongik University Station (Line 2) Exit 9. Go straight 150m, cross the road, and turn left onto Hongik-ro Street. Go straight 120m, and turn right down the third side street (after TONYMOLY). Continue going 100m. Hello Kitty Cafe is on the left, slightly up the slope. Note: The Starbucks in the map does not exist any more

When to go?

11:00 to 24:00

Cuisine

Cafe

Tips

Websites

http://www.hellokittycafe.co.kr/

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Galleria's Gourmet 494

Why go?

Located at the basement of Galleria Department Store

Also mentioned in

• CNN Travel

How to go?

By subway

• Apgujeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 3) Exit 2. Head towards the corner where the KDB Bank is located and turn right. Walk for 250 to the bus stop and take bus 4318. Get off at Apgujeong-dong Hanyang Apt bus stop. The department store is located across the road

When to go?

Cuisine

Tips

Websites
www.gourmet494.com

JinOkHwa Halmae Dakanmari

Why go?

From Korea Tourism Organization:
Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari first opened its doors in 1978 and has continued to be a much-loved restaurant on Jongno 5-ga for the past 30 years. The restaurant only uses fresh young chickens, which are about 35 days old, and minimal seasoning to allow diners to fully enjoy the tenderness of the meat. Dip your chicken in the special marinade sauce and couple it with a helping of Kalguksu (a noodle dish) for a perfect meal combination.
Also mentioned in

• South Korea Green Guide Michelin

How to go?

By subway

• Dongdaemun Station (Subway Line 1, 4) Exit 9. Go straight 160m and turn left at the Industrial Bank of Korea (기업은행). Go straight 50m and turn onto the first side street to the right. Continue 100m straight until you see the restaurant, or
• Jongno 5-ga Station (Subway Line 1) Exit 6.Turn left onto the first side street and walk 300m.

When to go?
Open every day

10:00 to 23:00

Cuisine
Korean - "One Chicken" (Dakhanmari)

Tips

Websites
Tripadvisor
KTO

Tosokchon

Why go?

From Korea Tourism Organisation:
Tosokchon is a Korean restaurant known for its signature samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup) made with glutinous rice, gingko nuts, ginseng, garlic and jujube, as well as 30 different types of medicinal herbs and grains. The restaurant, located near Gyeongbokgung Station, was also frequented by Late President Roh Moo-hyun.

Also mentioned in:

• Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

How to go?

By subway

• Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3) Exit 2. Go straight about 170m and turn left onto Jahamun-ro 5-gil Road. Tosokchon (토속촌) is located 10m ahead on the left.

When to go?
Open every day

10:00 to 22:00

Cuisine
Korean - Ginseng Chicken (Samgyetang)

Tips

Websites
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Braai Republic

Why go?

Also mentioned in

• Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

How to go?

By subway:

• Itaewon Station (Line 6) Exit 4.Walk straight and turn left at the alley, just before the McDonald’s. Go through the intersection, past the Juliette clothing store. Braai Republic will be on the left, located on the second floor.

When to go?
Closed on Mon

17:00 to 21:30 - Tue to Thu
12:00 to 21:30 - Fri to Sun

Cuisine
African

Tips

Websites
http://braairepublic.com/
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Noryangjin Fish Market

Why go?

From Wikipedia:
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market or shortly Noryangjin Fish Market is an extensive farmers fish market in the neighborhood of Noryangjin-dong in Dongjak-gu,Seoul, South Korea. Noryangjin Fish Market was established in 1927 as Gyeongseong Susan (경성수산) on Uijuro(의주로) in Jung-gu near Seoul Station and moved to its current location in central Seoul in 1971. In a poll of nearly 2,000 foreign visitors, conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Governmentin November 2011, stated that visiting the Market is one of their favorite activities in Seoul.

How to go?
By subway

• Noryanjin Station (Subway Line 1) Exit 1. Walk 100m over the bridge that crosses the train tracks

When to go?
Open every day

Duration required
2-4 hours, depending if you are having a meal there

Tips

• You can buy the seafood from any stalls and there are restaurants nearby that you pay to cook

Websites
http://www.susansijang.co.kr/index/index.do (Korean only)
Tripadvisor
KTO