Seoul Foodie Guide

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In the vibrant capital of Seoul, Korean food is available in everything from street vendors in narrow alleys to upscale restaurants in five-star hotels. Many of these delicacies have been passed down since more than 2,000 years ago, when they were reserved for members of the royal family. Today, Korean cuisine is well-known for its spicy yet delicious flavor, so we compiled a list of must-try Korean food when visiting the capital of South Korea.

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Editor's Choice

Korean scallian pancake

Yimone Wangpajeon

Bar
Price: $
Favorite: Seafood pancake. Scallion pancake (pajeon).
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Korean marinated crab

Hongilpum

Crab restaurant
Price: $$
Favorite: Marinated crabs.
Hongilpum on GMaps

Korean ginseng chicken soup

Tosokchon

Samgyetang restaurant
Price: $$
Favorite: Ginseng chicken soup.
Tosokchon on GMaps

Korean pork platter

Grandma's Bossam

Bossam restaurant
Price: $$
Favorite: Pork wrap platter.
Grandma's on GMaps

Korean vendors with varies food

Gwangjang Market

Traditional Market
Price: $
Favorite: Dumpling stall in market center.
Gwangjang on GMaps

Korean pork noodle soup

Samcheongdong

Korean restaurant
Price: $$
Favorite: Hand torn noodle soup.
Samcheongdong on GMaps

Steam seafood in bamboo basket

The willow bone story

Korean restaurant
Price: $
Favorite: Seafood platter.
Note: They speak Korean only.
Willow bone on GMaps

Korean bbq with garlic on grill

Tong Tong

BBQ restaurant
Price: $$
Favorite: BBQ pork neck combo.
Tong Tong on GMaps

Korean pork soup opaque picture

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Special thanks to the Seoul Foodie Guide contributors:

Stefan George. GoWeeWee Ambassador.
James Young. Airline Pilot.