Non-spicy Korean food in Seoul: where Koreans eat

Korean

GRUK 그륵 명동 no complaints · recommended

Marinated short ribs · near Euljiroipgu Stn Exit 7

2 bloggers ate here · 5 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 (1 sponsored, not used for the order) · complaints 0 · came back 3

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 2
• Good for one 1

Why they liked it

• The braised beef ribs are sweet and savory, and the meat falls off the bone. · 2 bloggers
• The octopus rice bowl is mild. Even the spicy ribs are only a little hot. · 2 bloggers
• The side dishes are well seasoned. · 1 blogger

booking recommended 3 · view 2 · short walk 2 · expect a line 1

They ordered godeungeo-gui (grilled mackerel)

Soup and riceKorean

Yangjaeok 양재옥 롯데백화점 본점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Sogong-dong

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 1

Why they liked it

• The pork noodle soup has a clean, light broth.
• Boiled pork (bossam) with no off smell comes on the side, so it is filling.

They ordered gogi guksu bansang (pork noodle soup set with bossam boiled pork)

Grill houseKorean

Ihwajeong Galbi Myeongga & Mikkodam Magok Balsan 미꼬담 마곡발산점 no complaints · recommended

Marinated short ribs · near Balsan Stn Exit 4, 3 min walk

1 blogger ate here · 4 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

• The seaweed soup is cooked per order and tastes rich.
• Cockles, grilled mackerel and soy crab come too. A full table for a fair price.

short walk 1 · good value 1

They ordered hansang set for two (abalone seaweed soup, cockle bibimbap, soy-marinated crab)

Noodle houseKorean

Daseon Kalguksu Gyodae Jigyeongjeom 다선칼국수 교대직영점 no complaints · recommended

Noodle soup · near Gyodae 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

• The boiled pork comes on a steamer, so it stays warm and soft.

They ordered bossam (boiled pork slices)

Korean

Muwol Siktak Coex Parnas 무월식탁 코엑스 파르나스점 no complaints · recommended

Braised pig's trotter / boiled pork · near Samseong-dong

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 1

Why they liked it

• The thick soybean paste is nutty, not salty, and easy on the stomach.
• Each person gets their own tray, good for eating alone.

They ordered gangdoenjang bibimbap (rice with vegetables and thick soybean paste stew, with tofu)

Grill houseKorean

Minaribat Orisanyang Gangnamyeok-jeom 미나리밭 오리사냥 강남역점 no complaints · recommended

Grilled pork · near Gangnam Stn Exit 11

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

• Plain grilled duck is eaten with fresh minari (Korean water parsley).
• The red marinated duck is not very hot, so it suits people who avoid spice.

booking recommended 1

They ordered ori jumulleok and roast half-and-half (marinated and plain grilled duck)

Soup and riceKorean

Geumnyeong Gomtang 금녕곰탕 왕십리점 no complaints · recommended

Soup with rice · near Wangsipri Stn, 5 min walk

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

• Clear, light beef soup (gomtang) with tender Korean beef.
• It is not spicy, so it works well for breakfast.

short walk 1 · breakfast 1

They ordered gomtang (clear beef bone soup)

Korean

Seocho Jeonggye 서초정계 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Seocho Stn Exit 8, 1 min walk

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 1

Why they liked it

• Deep chicken broth from an iron pot, with soft chicken.
• The noodles cooked in the broth at the end are great too.

short walk 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken in mild broth)

Korean

SABAL 사발 no complaints · recommended

Rice bowls · near Gwanghwamun Stn Exit 1

1 blogger ate here · 7 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

• The perilla oil rice bowl is mild and nutty.
• Wrapping it in green seaweed (gamtae) adds a nice sea flavor.

short walk 1 · got in without waiting 1 · booking recommended 1 · outdoor seats 1

They ordered gamtae deulgireum bap (rice bowl with perilla oil, served with green seaweed)

Snack barKorean

HEY BBOKKI 헤이뽀끼 연남점 no complaints · recommended

Snack-bar food · near Hongdaeipgu Stn

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 1

Why they liked it

• You pick from three spice levels. The mild one was fine for a young child.
• Crispy corn and cheese go well with the tteokbokki (rice cakes in sauce).

good with kids 1 · view 1 · short walk 1

They ordered corn cheese tteokbokki (rice cakes), mild level