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THE BEST TRADITIONAL PLACES IN SOUTH KOREA, RECOMMENDED BY FOOD PROFESSIONALS

   
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   MR. AHN'S CRAFT MAKGEOLLI
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Anju, Chikin

   
 * 4.2
   4.7k
   
   
   
   
   
   WOO LAE OAK
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Bulgogi, Geotjeori

   
 * 4.2
   8.8k
   
   
   
   
   
   MYEONGDONG KYOJA
   
   Seoul
   
   Most iconic Kalguksu in the world. Also famous for Bibim guksu, Kimchi

   
 * 4.5
   406
   
   
   
   
   KWONSOOKSOO
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Tteokgalbi

   
 * 4.1
   2.5k
   
   
   
   
   PILDONG MYEONOK
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Mandu

   
 * 4.4
   317
   
   
   
   
   KKUBDANG
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Bibimbap, Gui, Samgyeopsal

   
 * 4.4
   746
   
   
   
   
   
   BUCHON YUKHOE
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Bibimbap, Yukhoe

   
 * 3.6
   2.3k
   
   
   
   
   
   OJANGDONG HAMHEUNG NAENGMYEON
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Kimchi, Makguksu

   
 * 4.2
   2.5k
   
   
   
   
   JINMI PYEONGYANG NAENGMYEON
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Bossam, Pyeonsu

   
 * 4.3
   895
   
   
   
   
   OKDONGSIK
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Dwaeji gukbap, Kkakdugi, Mandu

   
 * 3.8
   1.8k
   
   
   
   
   
   IMUN SEOLNONGTANG
   
   Seoul
   
   Most iconic Seolleongtang in the world. Also famous for Kimchi, Kkakdugi

   
 * 4.4
   479
   
   
   
   
   NIROUMIANGUAN
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Mandu

   
 * 4.2
   1.9k
   
   
   
   
   GEUMDWAEJI SIKDANG
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Samgyeopsal, Moksal

   
 * 3.7
   1.5k
   
   
   
   
   NAMPO MYEONOK
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Bulgogi, Bindaetteok, Dongchimi

   
 * 4.2
   1.9k
   
   
   
   
   HWANGSAENGGA KALGUKSU
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Kalguksu, Kimchi, Bossam

   
 * 4.2
   1.1k
   
   
   
   
   
   MAPOOK BEEF SOUP
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Seolleongtang, Kkakdugi

   
 * 4.3
   844
   
   
   
   
   BONGSANOK
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Bindaetteok, Manduguk, Gopchang jeongol

   
 * 4.3
   80
   
   
   
   
   SUBARU
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Dongchimi

   
 * 4.3
   713
   
   
   
   
   HWANGGEUM KONGBAT
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Bossam, Kongguksu, Banchan

   
 * 3.7
   1.5k
   
   
   
   
   
   HADONGKWAN
   
   Seoul
   
   
   Famous for Seolleongtang, Kkakdugi, Kkori gomtang

   
   
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Dishes 18Desserts 18Alcoholic Beverages 12Noodle Dishes 12Picklings 11Stir-fry
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MOST POPULAR KOREAN DISHES

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Pickling


KIMCHI

4.1
Most iconic: Tosokchon (Seoul)

Although many people get a chill through their spine at the very mention of the
word pickles, Koreans have found a way to make fermented pickled vegetables
interesting, tasty and titillating. A classic starter or a side dish to any
Korean meal, these spicy, salty, sweet and sour vegetabl... Read more

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Rice Dish


BIBIMBAP

4.3
Most iconic: Gogung Myeongdong Store (Seoul)

Bibim means mixed, and bap means cooked rice, so bibimbap is literally mixed
rice. The rice is combined with a variety of ingredients such as sliced beef,
namul (sliced vegetables), soy sauce, gochujang (thick, deep red chili pepper
paste), and a raw e... Read more

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Meat Dish


BULGOGI

4.3
Most iconic: Sariwon (Seoul)

It's hard to say which is better: the succulent meat or spicy side dishes that
define bulgogi, the Asian barbecue style in which thin slices of marinated meat
are quickly cooked over high heat on top of a perforated, round metal plate that
covers the grill's piping hot coals. The name of the dish... Read more

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Assorted Small Dishes or Ritual


BANCHAN

4.5
Most iconic: Tosokchon (Seoul)

The term banchan encompasses a wide variety of Korean dishes that are
traditionally served on small plates. Although the name banchan translates to
side dishes, in traditional Korean cuisine, they are considered as the essential
part of every meal. The list of banchan dishes is ... Read more

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Rice Dish


GIMBAP

4.2
Most iconic: Kim Seon Saeng (Seoul)

Often referred to as Korean sushi, gimbap is a Korean dish consisting of seaweed
(gim), seasoned rice (bap), and other, optional ingredients that are usually
rolled, sliced, and served. Almost anything can be added to the roll, but the
most common ingredients are fishca... Read more

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Rice Dish


TTEOKBOKKI

4.1
Most iconic: Maboknim Wonjo Halmeonijip Ttokbokki (Seoul)

Tteokbokki is a spicy stir-fried dish that usually consists of cylinder-shaped
rice cakes, sweet red chili sauce, and fish cakes. It is considered to be one of
the top street food items in Korea, and can usually be bought from street
vendors known as pojangmacha. The dish originated duri... Read more

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Rice Dish


TTEOK

4.2
Most iconic: Pasiya (Seoul)

Tteok are traditional Korean rice cakes that are prepared with glutinous or
non-glutinous rice. The cakes are incredibly versatile, and although they are
mostly sweet and enjoyed as a dessert, some plain varieties can be incorporated
into savory dishes. The usual preparation includes steaming, po... Read more


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Pancake


JEON

4.4
Most iconic: Soon-Hee Bindaetteok (Seoul)

Jeon, also known as Korean pancakes, represents a number of pancake-like dishes
in Korean cuisine that are often served as appetizers, side dishes, or consumed
as snacks. Although jeon are typically prepared in savory versions, there are
also some sweet varieties of these flavorful panca... Read more


   
   
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Pork Dish


SAMGYEOPSAL

4.5
Most iconic: Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong Myeongdong (Seoul)

Samgyeopsal is a South Korean delicacy consisting only of pork belly, the most
expensive cut of pork in the country. It is so popular in South Korea that the
residents eat it approximately once every four days. The name of the dish
consists of three words: sam (three), gyeop (la... Read more

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Beef Dish


GALBI

4.5
Most iconic: Mapo Sutbul Galbi (Seoul)

Galbi or kalbi refers to a variety of grilled beef short ribs dishes popular in
South Korea. The ribs are marinated in a sweet sauce consisting of soy sauce,
sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, and garlic. Although the name of the dish
translates to ribs, chicken or pork meat can also... Read more

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Stir-fry


JAPCHAE

4.2

Japchae is a South Korean dish made by stir-frying glass noodles and vegetables.
The dish is often served with beef and additionally flavored with sugar and soy
sauce. The name of the dish is translated to a mixture of vegetables. The
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ANSIM

3.5

Ansim is the South Korean name for beef tenderloin, the most prestigious cut of
meat. Believed to be the most tender cut of the animal, tenderloin is usually
very low in fat, yet it remains soft and velvety. It is dark red in color, and
the best cuts are usually marbled with thin stripes... Read more


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MOST POPULAR KOREAN FOOD PRODUCTS

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Chili Paste


GOCHUJANG

4.4

One of the essential ingredients in South Korean cuisine is a spicy, thick, and
concentrated gochujang paste. In its basic form, it is made with a combination
of gochugaru (fine chili powder made from a specific type of gochu chili
pepper), meju (fermented soybean powde... Read more

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Condiment


DOENJANG

4.3

Doenjang soybean paste is one of the essential elements in South Korean cuisine.
Traditionally, it is made with fermented meju (large blocks of boiled soybeans)
that are covered in brine and are then soaked in traditional onggi vessels. The
process results in the produc... Read more

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Hot Pepper


KOREAN CHILI PEPPERS (GOCHU)

3.8

Gochu is a term used for Korean chili peppers, a variety of chili pepper
commonly used in Korean cuisine and are integral to the distinctive flavors
found in many traditional dishes. Korean chili peppers are typically slender and
small, varying in length. They can be red or green, depending on th... Read more

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Hot Pepper


CHEONGYANG CHILI PEPPER (CHEONGYANG GOCHU)

Cheongyang County
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The Cheongyang gochu or Cheongyang chili pepper is a popular and spicy variety
of chili pepper commonly used in Korean cuisine. It's named after the Cheongyang
region in South Korea, where it is widely cultivated. Cheongyang chili peppers
are known for their higher heat level, around 10,000 Scovi... Read more

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Beef Cattle Breed


HANWOO BEEF

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Hanwoo beef refers to a breed of cattle native to Korea and is prized as a
high-quality beef variety in Korean cuisine, much like how Wagyu is esteemed in
Japan. It has a long history in Korea, with evidence suggesting they have been
present on the peninsula for several thousand... Read more

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Fish Roe


MYEONGNANJEOT

3.9

Mentaiko or myeongnanjeot a term describing whole sacks of marinated Alaskan
pollock roe, commonly eaten in Japan and South Korea. Quite often, it is
mistaken for tarako (salted version), and since Alaska pollock is closely
related to cod, the product is often labeled a... Read more

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Confectionery


JEONGGWA

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Jeonggwa is a vast group of Korean-style confectionery that is usually prepared
with seeds, sliced fruits, vegetable stems, or roots. The slices are typically
doused in sugar or honey-based syrup and are then left to dry until they achieve
their crispy and slightly chewy texture. Optionally, the ... Read more

8
Yam


CHAM MA

n/a

Native to China, yamaimo or Chinese yam is a climbing plant that bears edible
tuberous roots with hard white flesh that is encased in a thin, light brown or
yellowish outer skin. The tuberous roots are similar in flavor to potatoes or
water chestnuts and are widely used as traditional medicine an... Read more

9
Sea Salt


BAMBOO SALT (JUGYEOM)

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Jugyeom, also known as bamboo salt, is a unique form of salt traditional to
Korea, made by packing sea salt into bamboo canisters, sealing them with yellow
clay, and then roasting the canisters in a pine fire multiple times. This
process is repeated up to nine times, with the final roasting reach... Read more

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Radish


CHONGGAK

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Chonggak or chonggakmu is a type of white radish originating from Korea. The
radishes are small, with fine and curvy-bulbous roots. The leaves and stems are
both used in Korean cuisine, mostly for the preparation of a kimchi version
called chonggak-kimchi, but the radishes are also somet... Read more

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Noodles


GARAK GUKSU

n/a

Garak guksu are traditional South Korean noodles that are similar to the
Japanese udon. These thick noodles are made with a combination of wheat flour
and salty water. Once prepared, the dough is rolled and cut with a knife into
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ACORN NOODLES (DOTORI GUKSU)

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Dotori guksu are traditional South Korean noodles. The noodles are usually made
with a combination of acorn flour, salt, and either wheat or buckwheat flour.
The acorn flour is ground from white or red acorns, and each has a slightly
different flavor. The noodles look dry and rustic, but once the... Read more

   
   
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MOST POPULAR KOREAN DRINKS

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Spirit


SOJU

3.7

Korean soju is distilled from fermented rice, or optionally wheat, barley, sweet
potatoes, or tapioca. It is believed that it initially appeared when Mongols
introduced the distilling technique to the Koreans, sometime in the 13th
century. The first varieties were made with rice, but in ... Read more

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Alcoholic Beverage


MAKGEOLLI

4.0

Makgeolli is the oldest Korean rice wine that dates back to the 10th century. It
is usually made from rice which is fermented with nuruk—traditional Korean
starter. The fermentation process produces a lightly fizzy drink with a typical
milky appearance and a slightly sweet... Read more

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Non-alcoholic Beverage


HWACHAE

3.2

Hwachae is a general term used to refer to Korean non-alcoholic punches made
from various fruits and edible flowers which have been soaked in honeyed water
or honeyed magnolia berry juice. The most popular version of the fruit punch is
Subak-Hwachae; made with slices or scoops o... Read more

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Dairy Beverage


MILKIS

3.7

Milkis is a South Korean soft drink produced by Lotte Chilsung, a company which
released the beverage in 1989, labeling it as a milk and yogurt soda. Some like
to describe it as a melting mousse made with frozen yogurt. It is made with
carbonated water, corn syrup, sugar, and milk. Today... Read more

5
Alcoholic Beverage


CHEONGJU RICE WINE

4.2

Cheongju is a variety of South Korean rice wine that is made from fermented
polished rice. It is then filtered to produce a clear, crisp drink with a subtly
sweet flavor. Cheongju is an ancient beverage that was once enjoyed on the royal
court, and it is still often used a ceremonial or ... Read more

6
Non-alcoholic Beverage


SIKHYE

3.5

Sikhye is a traditional South Korean non-alcoholic, sweet drink made with barley
malt powder (same powder used to make beer and bread), sugar, rice, and in some
cases pine nuts. It has a moderately sweet flavor with a very specific flavor
coming from the barley malt. The drink is traditi... Read more

7
Herbal Infusion


YUJA-CHA

3.7

Yuja-cha is a Korean citrus infusion that is mostly enjoyed during winter. It is
made with yuya—a lemon-like citrus fruit native to China that was brought to
South Korea during Tang dynasty. The tea can be prepared by mixing fresh sliced
fruit with sugar and then combining... Read more

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Coffee (Beverage)


DALGONA

3.8

Dalgona is a frothy whipped coffee that is served on top of milk. Although it
became internationally known as a South Korean beverage, similar versions are
common in other Asian countries. The basic version of this coffee is made with
equal parts of instant coffee, sugar, and water. The ... Read more

9
Non-alcoholic Beverage


SUJEONGGWA

4.1

Also known as Korean cinnamon punch, sujeonggwa is a popular traditional dessert
drink consumed during the Korean festive holidays alongside with sikye (sweet
rice drink). It is known to aid indigestion which is why it’s often served with
a large meal. It's made from water... Read more

10
Herbal Infusion


BARLEY TEA (BORICHA)

3.9

Mugicha is a Japanese name for barley tea—an infusion made by steeping roasted
barley grains in hot or cold water. Technically, barley tea is a tisane, and
nowadays, it is often made by using teabags consisting of roasted and ground
barley. The drink has ancient origins and is enjo... Read more

   
   
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Cocktail


SOMAEK

3.1

Somaek is a simple Korean cocktail that combines beer and soju—a traditional
Korean rice spirit. The ideal choice for this cocktail is lager or pilsner,
which should provide a nice neutral base for soju. The ratio of the drinks can
vary, but the suggested combination is three parts... Read more

   
   
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Fruit Liqueur


MAESIL-JU

4.0

Maesil-ju is a traditional Korean liqueur made with small-sized Asian plums
(Prunus mume). Either unripe green or ripe yellow fruits can be used, sometimes
even a mixture of both varieties. The drink is traditionally produced by
steeping the fruit, together with sugar, in soju &... Read more

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REGIONS


GANGWON PROVINCE

3.9 4 foods
Famous for Dak Galbi, Makguksu, Olchaengi guksu



JEOLLA PROVINCE

3.5 4 foods
Famous for Gamjatang, Kongnamul gukbap, Moju



SOUTH CHUNGCHEONG PROVINCE

3.4 3 foods
Famous for Hodu-gwaja, Cheongyang gochu, Dugyeonju



GYEONGGI PROVINCE

4.1 2 foods
Famous for Budae jjigae, Tteokgalbi



NORTH JEOLLA PROVINCE

3.2 2 foods
Famous for Kongnamul gukbap, Moju



SOUTH GYEONGSANG PROVINCE

3.4 2 foods
Famous for Agujjim, Chungmu gimbap



SOUTH JEOLLA PROVINCE

2.8 1 food
Famous for Hongeo



NORTH GYEONGSANG PROVINCE

4.2 1 food
Famous for Andong jjimdak



DANGJIN

n/a 1 food
Famous for Dugyeonju



CHEONGYANG

n/a 1 food
Famous for Cheongyang gochu



CITIES


SEOUL

33 foods | 133 restaurants
Famous for Samgyetang, Banchan, Galbi



BUSAN

8 foods | 13 restaurants
Famous for Dwaeji gukbap, Milmyeon, Banchan



JEONJU

9 foods | 6 restaurants
Famous for Galbi, Tteokgalbi, Kalguksu



GYEONGJU

6 foods | 3 restaurants
Famous for Banchan, Jeon, Pajeon



SUWON

1 food | 3 restaurants
Famous for Galbi



INCHEON

2 foods | 1 restaurant
Famous for Galbi, Dwaeji galbi



GWANGJU

2 foods | 1 restaurant
Famous for Galbi, Tteokgalbi



CHUNCHEON

2 foods | 1 restaurant
Famous for Hotteok, Dak Galbi



MOKPO

2 foods | 1 restaurant
Famous for Sannakji, Hongeo



TONGYEONG

2 foods | 1 restaurant
Famous for Maeuntang, Chungmu gimbap

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