Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu · Seoul
33 Bogwang-ro 59-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Tiny Itaewon Chinese dumpling shop open since 2007, known for five varieties of handmade dumplings including a broth-filled shrimp dumpling and one-side-pan-fried half-moon dumplings.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
A Hannam-dong specialist that does one thing - wood-fire-roasted whole chickens stuffed with glutinous rice, ginkgo nuts, and jujube - with walls covered in celebrity signatures.
Veteran Euljiro restaurant of 40 years specializing in gamjatang (spicy pork-bone-and-potato stew) and sundae guk (blood sausage soup) in a down-to-earth, old-Seoul setting.
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.
Famous samgyetang restaurant serving traditional chicken and rice soup with a shot of ginseng liquor.
A 45-year-old Myeongdong alley spot perfecting garlic-heavy tteokbokki - chewy rice cakes in a glossy red sauce loaded with minced garlic - alongside sundae, mandu, and odeng.