Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Street

Bukchon comfort-food spot tucked in an alley near Anguk Station, specializing in delicate Chodang-style soft tofu stews from mild chodang sundubu to spicy seafood.

Original Korean barbecue joint that anchored Seongsu-dong's Galbi Alley since 1999, grilling marinated pork ribs over charcoal alongside kimchi stew and steamed eggs.

Long-running Yongsan grill house known for chadolbagi brisket chargrilled in steel baskets with a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce, plus tripe, intestines, and naejangtang at breakfast.

Gangnam specialist in grilled beef and pork intestines and tripe — a Blue Ribbon Survey pick that's often counted among Seoul's best gopchang houses. Reservations through Catch Table essentially required.