Christmas dinner in Seoul: where Koreans ate on the big night

Korean

Grand Hyatt Seoul Terrace Kitchen & Gallery 그랜드 하얏트 서울 테라스 키친 & 갤러리 no complaints · recommended

Near Hangangjin Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 6 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 2

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Eat a Korean beef burger or fish and chips by the lobby Christmas tree for 30,000 to 50,000 won. · 1 blogger
• The Terrace Kitchen dinner buffet has good grilled lobster, lamb chops and king crab. · 1 blogger
• Big windows look out on Namsan, which makes the evening feel special. · 1 blogger

view 2 · expect a line 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered weekday dinner buffet with free-flow wine and draft beer

Korean

Grand Hyatt Seoul Steak House 그랜드 하얏트 서울 스테이크 하우스 no complaints · recommended

Near Hangangjin Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 6 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The Christmas course is good all the way through, from small bites to lobster and tenderloin. · 1 blogger
• You pick your own knife and sauces for the steak, and the house bread and desserts stand out. · 1 blogger
• The window looks out on a lit ice rink, very year-end. · 1 blogger

booking recommended 2 · view 1

They ordered Christmas festive dinner course (Korean beef tenderloin steak)

Western

I.O.U 레스토랑 아이오유(I.O.U) no complaints · recommended

Pasta and western plates · near Mapo Stn Exit 4

1 blogger ate here · 1 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A chef's dinner course in a cozy, house-like room.
• A night view of the Han River, good for Christmas evening.

view 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered chef's dinner course (Western set menu)

Western

ON:TABLE 웨스틴 서울 파르나스 온테이블 no complaints · recommended

Japanese ramen · near Samseong Stn

1 blogger ate here · 9 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A dinner buffet with fresh sushi and well-cooked beef.
• A stylish room dressed up for Christmas, with kind staff.

booking recommended 1

They ordered anchangsal (beef skirt steak) at the dinner buffet

Western

The Parkview 서울신라호텔 더 파크뷰 no complaints · recommended

Grilled beef · near Dongdaeipgu Stn Exit 5

1 blogger ate here · 8 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Well-marinated grilled sea bass and tender beef.
• In the Christmas season, staff keep pouring champagne and wine.

view 1 · short walk 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered grilled Chilean sea bass at the dinner buffet

Western

Wenoi Wenoi (위노이) no complaints · recommended

Korean beef tartare · near Sindang Stn Exit 6

1 blogger ate here · 1 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A creative pasta course made by one chef right in front of you.
• Small and cozy, good for a year-end date for two.

short walk 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered dinner course with gricia pasta (pork cheek and pecorino pasta)

Buffet

FLAVORS JW 메리어트 호텔 서울 플레이버즈 no complaints · recommended

Sushi · near Gosokteomineol Stn Exit 7

1 blogger ate here · 6 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A dinner buffet with whole grilled lobster, snow crab and clean-tasting lamb.
• Christmas desserts, and the creme brulee stands out.

short walk 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered lobster at the dinner buffet

Buffet

The Buffet 워커힐 더뷔페 no complaints · recommended

Braised spicy seafood or monkfish · near Gwangjang-dong

1 blogger ate here · 9 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Chefs slice raw fish and tuna for you on the spot.
• The lobster keeps coming off the grill, worth the price by itself.

expect a line 1

They ordered sashimi and lobster at the dinner buffet

Western

Seoul Dragon City The Ribbon 서울드래곤시티 더 리본 no complaints · recommended

Cocktails and drinks · near Yongsan Stn

1 blogger ate here · 2 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A course of Christmas dishes from around the world.
• A night view of the Han River from the 31st floor.

view 1 · short walk 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered Christmas dinner course with holiday dishes from around the world

FOOD EXCHANGE 서울드래곤시티 푸드익스체인지 no complaints · recommended

Marinated short ribs · near 한강로3가

1 blogger ate here · 6 posts in this search named it · we read 1

Only one blogger wrote about eating here.

recommended by 1 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A dinner buffet with plenty of steamed snow crab, lobster and steak.
• Lots of Christmas desserts, good for a year-end group dinner.

They ordered snow crab and lobster at the dinner buffet