Hannam Oriental Roast Chicken

Myeongdong Korean restaurant known for ganjang gejang (soy-marinated raw crabs) and charcoal grills, with nightly live K-pop performances from aspiring singers.

An upscale Seocho Korean restaurant in a traditional-styled space serving homestyle lunch and dinner set menus with mains like grilled mackerel and bulgogi alongside more than 10 banchan.

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.

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.