Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu · Seoul
1316-29 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
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