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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.

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.

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.