Restaurant guides, local food spots, and places to eat in Seoul for international travelers.
Tteokbokki is one of the Korean foods many travelers recognize before they arrive in Seoul. The familiar version is made with chewy rice cakes in a spicy-sweet red sauce, often with fish cakes, green onions, boiled eggs, or fried snacks on the side. But tteokbokki in Seoul is much more varied than one red pan…
Korean BBQ is one of the most memorable meals you can have in Seoul. It is not just about grilled meat. It is about sizzling pork belly, smoky beef ribs, colorful side dishes, fresh lettuce wraps, garlic, sauces, cold noodles, and the fun of sharing a table with friends or family. But if it is…
Solo dining in Seoul is much easier than many first-time visitors expect. Eating alone is common at noodle shops, soup restaurants, gimbap shops, lunch counters, and many casual restaurants across the city. The harder part is choosing the right restaurant. Some Korean meals are naturally served for one person, while Korean BBQ, hot pot, large…
Namdaemun Market is one of the best places in Seoul to experience a traditional Korean market without traveling far from the city center. Located near Myeongdong, Seoul Station, and Sungnyemun Gate, it is easy to add to a first-time Seoul itinerary. But for many foreign visitors, Namdaemun Market can feel confusing at first. The market…
If Korean BBQ is high on your Seoul food list, Myeongdong is one of the easiest places to try it for the first time. The area has plenty of BBQ restaurants within walking distance of Myeongdong Station, but the best choice depends on whether you want classic samgyeopsal, premium meat, staff-grilled BBQ, a solo-friendly restaurant,…
If you are visiting Seoul for the first time and searching for what to eat at Gwangjang Market, you are probably looking for more than a simple list of famous foods. Gwangjang Market can be exciting, crowded, noisy, and slightly overwhelming all at once. The food looks amazing, vendors move quickly, seats are often shared,…