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NewKorean BBQ in Euljiro, Seoul: where Koreans grill meat
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Euljiro, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really grilled meat there. 10 places, with the nearest subway station.
NewYeosu restaurants: where Koreans really eat in Yeosu
Where to eat in Yeosu, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places and what they ordered. No scores.
NewMokpo nakji: where Koreans eat octopus in Mokpo
8 places to eat nakji (small octopus) in Mokpo, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. Raw, stir-fried, or in hot soup.
NewSolo dining in Gangnam: where Koreans eat alone
Where to eat alone in Gangnam, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there by themselves. 9 places with easy seats for one.
NewWhere Koreans eat Gijang eel in Busan
Where Koreans eat eel in Gijang, Busan. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 10 places, with what people ordered at each one.
NewSangsu restaurants in Seoul: where Koreans eat
Where to eat in Sangsu, Seoul. A small area next to Hongdae, near Sangsu Station on Line 6. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places.
NewGyeongju breakfast: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Gyeongju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there in the morning. 10 places to eat before a day of sightseeing.
NewDaehangno restaurants in Seoul: where Koreans eat
Where to eat in Daehangno (Daehakro), Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. Close to Hyehwa Station and the theaters.
NewHaeundae solo dining: where Koreans eat alone in Busan
Where to eat alone in Haeundae, Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there by themselves. 10 places, good before or after a walk on the beach.
NewSeogwipo breakfast: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there in the morning. 10 places, each with the reason people went.
NewHaebangchon restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat in Haebangchon, Seoul, near Itaewon and Namsan. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. With the walk from Noksapyeong Station.

Samcheong-dong restaurants in Seoul where Koreans eat
Where to eat in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, near Gyeongbokgung Palace and the hanok streets. We read 100 Korean blog posts and found 5 places where people really ate. No scores.

Haeundae breakfast: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Haeundae, Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places in the morning. Near the beach.

Yeonnam-dong restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places. Near Hongik Univ. Station and a long park walk.

Solo dining in Jeju: where Koreans eat alone
10 places for solo dining in Jeju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there alone. With notes on seats and meals for one person.

Korean BBQ in Jamsil, Seoul: where Koreans grill
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Jamsil, Seoul, near Lotte World and Seokchon Lake. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 6 places. With the nearest subway station.

Korean BBQ in Apgujeong, Seoul: where Koreans grill
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Apgujeong, Seoul. We read 99 Korean blog posts and counted who really grilled beef or pork there. 7 places, and what people liked.

Where Koreans eat mulhoe in Sokcho, Korea
Where to eat mulhoe, a cold raw fish soup, in Sokcho, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places. No scores.

Jeonpo restaurants: where Koreans eat in Busan
Where to eat in Jeonpo-dong, Busan. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places. A short walk from Seomyeon and Jeonpo Station.

Gangneung restaurants: where Koreans eat in Gangreung
Where to eat in Gangreung, Gangneung, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and what they liked. No scores.

Seongsan restaurants in Jeju: where Koreans really eat
Where to eat in Seongsan, Jeju, near Sunrise Peak. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there and what they ordered. 5 places, no scores.

Anniversary dinner in Seoul: where Koreans go
Where Koreans go for an anniversary dinner in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and why they picked them.

Gyeongju Korean food: where Koreans eat a full table meal
Where to eat a Korean set meal in Gyeongju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places and what they liked. Good after a walk around the old royal tombs.

Where Koreans eat Uijeongbu budae jjigae
Where Koreans eat budae jjigae (army stew) in Uijeongbu, Korea, near Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 7 places, no scores.

Where Koreans eat Tongyeong oysters in Tongyeong, Korea
Where to eat oysters in Tongyeong, Korea. We read 99 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places. Raw, grilled, or in soup.

Seoul restaurants with kids: where Korean families eat
Kid-friendly restaurants in Seoul, Korea. We read 99 Korean blog posts by parents and counted who really ate there with kids. 10 places, with what families liked.

Hyeopjae restaurants: where Koreans eat in Jeju
Where to eat in Hyeopjae, on the west coast of Jeju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 9 places near Hyeopjae Beach.

Cheongdam restaurants in Seoul where Koreans really eat
Where to eat in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, Korea: 5 places. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there and why. With the nearest subway station for each place.

Where Koreans eat Hoengseong hanwoo beef in Gangwon
Where to eat hanwoo, Korean beef, in Hoengseong, Gangwon. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. Some let you buy meat and grill it at the table.

Where Koreans go for a Korean course meal in Seoul
Where to have a Korean course meal in Seoul, Korea. 10 places for family dinners and special days. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there.

Non-spicy Korean food in Seoul: where Koreans eat
Can't eat spicy food? Here is mild Korean food in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and what they ordered. No scores.

Where Koreans eat Wangsimni gopchang in Seoul
Where to eat gopchang in Wangsimni, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 5 places, and what they liked there. No scores.

Korean BBQ in Seongsu, Seoul: where Koreans grill
Korean BBQ in Seongsu, Seoul: 10 places where Koreans grill pork and beef. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. With the nearest subway station.

Jeju City restaurants: where Koreans eat in Jejusi
Where to eat in Jeju City, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts about Jejusi and counted who really ate there. 6 places, with what people liked. No scores.

Andong jjimdak: where Koreans eat it in Andong, Korea
Where to eat Andong jjimdak, soy-braised chicken with noodles, in Andong, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 8 places, with what people ordered.

Apgujeong restaurants where Koreans really eat
Where to eat in Apgujeong, Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at each of 10 places, and why. With the nearest subway station.

Busan Station restaurants: where Koreans eat nearby
Where to eat near Busan Station in Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 10 places, good for a meal before or after your train.

Haeundae restaurants: where Koreans eat in Busan
Where to eat in Haeundae, Busan. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at each of these 7 places, and what they liked. No scores.

Chuncheon makguksu: where Koreans eat buckwheat noodles
Where to eat makguksu (cold buckwheat noodles) in Chuncheon, Korea. 10 places. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. About one hour from Seoul by train.

Centum City restaurants: where Koreans eat in Busan
Where to eat in Centum City, Busan, near the big department stores and BEXCO. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places.

Seomyeon restaurants in Busan: where Koreans eat
Where to eat in Seomyeon, the busy center of Busan. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and what they liked. No scores.

Daejeon restaurants: where Koreans eat in Daejeon, Korea
Where to eat in Daejeon, Korea, in the local neighborhoods. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places. No scores.

Jeju breakfast: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Jeju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there in the morning. 10 places, with what people ate and liked.

Busan breakfast: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there in the morning. 10 places, with the nearest subway station.

Yeosu gejang: where Koreans eat raw crab in Yeosu
Where to eat gejang (raw crab in soy sauce or red pepper sauce) in Yeosu, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 10 places, no scores.

Sokcho restaurants: where Koreans eat in Sokcho
Where to eat in Sokcho, Gangwon, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. Many are seafood places near the sea.

Seomyeon gukbap: where Koreans eat pork soup in Busan
Where to eat gukbap (pork and rice soup) in Seomyeon, Busan, Korea. We read 98 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 10 places, and what people liked at each one.

Seogwipo black pork: where Koreans eat it in Jeju
Where to eat Jeju black pork in Seogwipo. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really grilled there and what they liked. 10 places, no scores.

Where Koreans eat Chuncheon dakgalbi in Chuncheon, Korea
Where to eat dakgalbi in Chuncheon, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places, and what they ordered.

Where Koreans eat chungmu gimbap in Tongyeong
Where to eat chungmu gimbap in Tongyeong, Korea: small rice rolls with spicy squid and radish kimchi. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places.

Gijang crab in Busan: where Koreans go to eat it
Where to eat snow crab in Gijang, Busan: 4 places. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there and what they liked. Gijang is by the sea, east of Busan.

Korean BBQ in Haeundae, Busan: where Koreans grill
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Haeundae, Busan. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really grilled meat at these 8 places. Good for dinner after the beach.

Restaurants near Jeju Airport where Koreans eat
10 restaurants near Jeju Airport in Jeju, Korea. Good for your first or last meal on the island. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. No scores.

Haeundae gukbap: where Koreans eat pork soup in Busan
Where Koreans eat gukbap (hot pork soup with rice) in Haeundae, Busan. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 10 places, many near the beach.

Where Koreans eat seafood in Haeundae, Busan
Where to eat raw fish and seafood in Haeundae, Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 5 places, with the nearest subway station.

Gangnam bars in Seoul: where Koreans go for a drink
7 bars in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea, picked from Korean blogs. We read 100 posts and counted who really went there for drinks. Beer, soju, wine and cocktails. No scores.

Korean BBQ in Gangnam, Seoul: where Koreans grill meat
10 places for Korean BBQ in Gangnam, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. Pork, beef, and the nearest subway station for each place.

Hanwoo in Gangnam, Seoul: where Koreans eat Korean beef
Where to eat hanwoo (Korean beef) in Gangnam, Seoul. We read 200 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there and why they liked it. 9 places, no scores.

Cheap eats in Seoul: good-value places Koreans ate
Cheap eats in Seoul: sushi courses from 35,000 won, a good-value Korean beef course, hotel lunch buffets and an 8,500-won Korean buffet that Korean bloggers say are worth the money. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Where to eat in Hapjeong: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat in Hapjeong, Seoul: Japanese home cooking, shabu-shabu, lamb skewers, ramen and soy-marinated crab near Hapjeong Station. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places.

Where to eat in Mangwon-dong: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat in Mangwon-dong: neighborhood bakeries, buckwheat noodles, Japanese home cooking and small bistros around Mangwon Market. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Where to eat in Mullae-dong: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat in Mullae-dong, Seoul's old steel-workshop alleys: Korean BBQ, wine bars and small bistros between the metal shops. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Eating alone in Myeongdong: where Koreans eat solo
Where to eat alone in Myeongdong: knife-cut noodles at counter seats, pork bone soup, rotating hot pot with bar seats and quick sushi in the department store. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate here on their own, 10 places.

Sinchon restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat in Sinchon, Seoul, near the universities. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 10 places, and what people liked about each one.

Hannam-dong restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat in Hannam-dong, Seoul, next to Itaewon. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. With the nearest subway station.

Korean BBQ in Sinchon: where Koreans grill
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Sinchon: thick pork belly by the Gyeongui Line Forest Park, charcoal briquette grills, Jeju black pork and beef ribs near Yonsei University. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really grilled at these 10 places.

Where to eat in Jongno: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat in Jongno, Seoul: raw fish by Jonggak, sushi, hangover soup, Ikseon-dong hanok restaurants and old-school grills. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 5 places.

Where to eat in Insa-dong: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat in Insa-dong: pot rice in a hanok, cold buckwheat noodles, handmade noodle soup and garlic bossam in the alleys off Insadong-gil. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places.

24-hour restaurants in Seoul: where Koreans eat any time
Where to eat any time in Seoul: 24-hour sundae gukbap, pork bone soup, beef soup with rice and grilled pork belly, many with seats for one. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 10 round-the-clock places.

Late-night food in Seoul: where Koreans eat after midnight
Where to eat late at night in Seoul: pig's trotters in Myeongdong until 3 a.m., street-side brisket in Jongno, a 24-hour chicken place and a cafe open until 4 a.m. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 10 late-night places.

Hangover soup in Seoul: where Koreans go after drinking
Where Koreans eat hangover soup in Seoul, Korea: 10 places. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there the morning after drinking. With the nearest subway station.

Seoul restaurants where you need a reservation
Restaurants in Seoul, Korea, where you should book a table first. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. No scores.

Chimaek in Seoul: where Koreans eat chicken with beer
Where Koreans eat chimaek (fried chicken and beer) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. See 10 places and what people liked.

Date night restaurants in Seoul: where Korean couples actually went
Where to go on a date in Seoul: a 50th-floor Korean course in Yeouido, ramen and brunch near Seoul Forest, and street-side tables by Tapgol Park. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really went on a date, 10 places.

Restaurants with a view in Seoul: where Koreans eat with the city lights
Where to eat with a view in Seoul: N Seoul Tower dining, Han River windows, Namsan from a Haebangchon rooftop and high-floor bars downtown. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate looking out at the night, 10 places.

Christmas dinner in Seoul: where Koreans ate on the big night
Where to have Christmas dinner in Seoul: hotel steak houses and buffets with a tree in the lobby, festive set menus with a city view, and small fine dining for two. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really went in the Christmas season, 10 places.

Mangwon Market food: the stalls Koreans actually eat at
What to eat at Mangwon Market in Seoul: sweet crispy fried chicken, hotteok pancakes, handmade dumplings, tacos and buckwheat noodles. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Gopchang in Hongdae: where Koreans grill beef intestines
Where to eat gopchang in Hongdae, Seoul: Korean beef intestines grilled at your table with chives and onions, finished with cheesy fried rice. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Rooftop bars in Seoul: where Koreans drink under the sky
Where to drink on a rooftop in Seoul: open-air pubs in Hongdae, Haebangchon terraces with a city view, Euljiro rooftop pocha and bars open past midnight. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really sat up top at these 10 places.

Itaewon restaurants: where Koreans eat in Itaewon
Where to eat in Itaewon, Seoul: Korean beef set meals, braised pork bones, fish tacos, Chinese fried rice, pancakes and late-night pocha food. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places.

Breakfast in Seoul: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Seoul like Koreans do: dried pollack soup, ox bone soup, seaweed soup, braised hairtail in Namdaemun Market and bakery brunch. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate here in the morning, 10 places.

Bars in Itaewon: where Koreans drink
Where to drink in Itaewon, Seoul: Korean pocha with raw fish and seafood pancakes, fish cake bars and izakaya in the alleys off Itaewon Station. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really drank at these 10 places.

Yongsan restaurants: where Koreans eat around Yongsan Station
Where to eat in Yongsan, Seoul, around Yongsan and Sinyongsan stations and the Yongridan-gil alleys: tteokbokki, seafood rice bowls, pork cutlet, Thai pork leg rice, wood-fired pizza and pork bone soup. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places.

Dakhanmari in Dongdaemun: the whole-chicken soup alley
Where to eat dakhanmari in Dongdaemun, Seoul: a whole chicken simmered at your table, with rice cakes, a spicy dipping sauce and knife-cut noodles to finish. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places.

Dongdaemun restaurants: where Koreans eat near the gate
Where to eat in Dongdaemun, Seoul: whole chicken soup in Dakhanmari Alley, udon, Pyongyang cold noodles and hangover soup near Heunginjimun Gate. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places.

Breakfast near Seoul Station: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast near Seoul Station before or after your train: dumplings and braised hairtail fish in Namdaemun Market, rice bowls and pho. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate here in the morning, 4 places.

Private room restaurants in Seoul: where Koreans booked a room
Where to book a private dining room in Seoul for family meals, formal meetings or business dinners: Korean beef courses, Korean set meals and Chinese food. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate in a room at these 10 places.

Pocha in Jongno: where Koreans drink under the tents
Where to drink at a pocha in Jongno, Seoul: tent pubs on the Jongno 3-ga pocha street, raw fish, spicy chicken feet and garlic fried chicken with soju. We read 99 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 10 places.

Euljiro bars in Seoul: where Koreans go to drink
Where to drink in Euljiro, Seoul, in the old printing streets. We read 99 Korean blog posts and counted who really went. Beer, makgeolli, food, and the nearest subway.

Where Koreans eat brunch in Seongsu, Seoul
Where to eat brunch in Seongsu, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted 10 places where people really ate. With what they ordered and why they liked it.

Breakfast in Insadong: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Insadong, Seoul: soft tofu stew, pork soup, ramen and fresh bread near Anguk Station. We read 99 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate here in the morning, 4 places.

Breakfast in Hongdae: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Hongdae, Seoul: open sandwiches, brunch plates, pork bulgogi at a taxi drivers' diner and bone soup. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate here in the morning, 7 places.

Korean BBQ in Jongno: where Koreans grill pork in the alleys
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Jongno, Seoul: pork belly and skirt meat grilled at outdoor tables in the Jongno 3-ga and Ikseon-dong alleys. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Korean BBQ in Yongsan: where Koreans grill meat
Where to eat Korean BBQ near Yongsan Station, Seoul: aged pork belly, neck and short ribs grilled at your table, plus a lamb grill house. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Seongsu bars: where Koreans go out for drinks
Where to drink in Seongsu, Seoul: izakayas with sashimi and yakitori, oden bars, fish and chips pubs and cocktail spots. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 10 places.

Itaewon brunch: where Koreans go for a late breakfast
Where to eat brunch in Itaewon, Seoul: pancakes, eggs Benedict, sandwiches and pasta in Itaewon, Haebangchon and Hannam. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Hongdae bars: where Koreans go out for drinks
Where to drink in Hongdae, Seoul: Korean pubs with makgeolli and pancakes, pocha tents, cocktail bars and solo bars. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 10 places.

Korean food in Myeongdong: where Koreans eat
Where to eat Korean food in Myeongdong, Seoul: bibimbap, pork bone soup, braised ribs, bulgogi and raw crab in soy sauce. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Korean BBQ in Myeongdong: where Koreans grill meat
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Myeongdong, Seoul: aged pork belly, marinated pork ribs and beef short ribs grilled at your table. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Tteokbokki in Hongdae: where Koreans eat spicy rice cakes
Where to eat tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) in Hongdae, Seoul, from old street-style shops to cook-at-your-table pots. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Korean BBQ in Hongdae: where Koreans grill pork and beef
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Hongdae, Seoul: pork belly, marinated ribs and beef sets grilled at your table. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Mapo galbi: the grilled rib houses Koreans go to
Where to eat galbi (grilled marinated ribs) in Mapo, Seoul, the old rib district near Mapo Station. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places: pork galbi and beef ribs.

Euljiro Nogari Alley: the beer bars Koreans go to
Where to drink in Euljiro Nogari Alley, Seoul: plastic stools on the street, cheap draft beer and dried pollock (nogari). We read 85 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 5 bars.

Fried chicken in Hongdae: where Koreans eat it
Where Koreans eat fried chicken and beer in Hongdae, Seoul. 6 places. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. With the nearest subway station.

Myeongdong lunch: where Koreans eat at noon in Seoul
Where to eat lunch in Myeongdong, Seoul, between shops. We read 200 Korean blog posts and found 5 places where people really ate at midday. With the nearest subway station.

Konkuk University restaurants: where young Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat near Konkuk University Station in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places: lamb skewers, pork cutlet, wonton noodles, grilled pork and more.

Bukchon restaurants: where Koreans eat near the hanok village
Where to eat in Bukchon, Seoul, near the hanok village and Anguk Station. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places: pizza, noodles, pork soup, ramen and shaved ice.

Yeouido restaurants: where Seoul office workers eat
Where to eat in Yeouido, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places: raw fish rice bowls, grilled fish sets, eel, hangover soup and more.

Ewha food: where students and Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat near Ewha Womans University in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 6 places: cheap set meals, hot pot, bakeries and student favorites.

Euljiro restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul's print alleys
Where to eat in Euljiro, Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and found 10 places where people really ate. Small alleys, old print shops, no scores.

Myeongdong breakfast: where Koreans eat in the morning
Where to eat breakfast in Myeongdong, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places in the morning: rice porridge, gimbap, hangover soup and hotel buffets.

Hongdae restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat in Hongdae, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places, and what they liked. No scores.

Busan Fireworks Festival: where to eat at Gwangalli Beach
Going to the Busan Fireworks Festival? Where to eat at Gwangalli Beach before and during the show. We read 200 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. Plus restaurants where you can book a seat that faces the fireworks.

Where Koreans eat in Seongsu right now
Where to eat in Seongsu, Seoul, this autumn. We read 500 Korean blog posts from October and counted who really ate there. With a walk in Seoul Forest.

Where Koreans eat in Myeongdong when the lights go on
Where to eat dinner in Myeongdong, Seoul, after the Christmas lights. We read 300 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there at night. Plus the night market.

Where Koreans eat alone in Seongsu
Restaurants in Seongsu, Seoul where Koreans ate alone. We read 200 Korean blog posts and counted who went and why it works alone. No scores.
Around a landmark
Where Koreans eat after the palace, the park, the view.

Where Koreans eat at Express Bus Terminal in Seoul
Where to eat at Express Bus Terminal in Seoul, before your bus or after shopping. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Seoul National University restaurants: where Koreans eat in Nakseongdae
Where to eat near Seoul National University in Nakseongdae, Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and why. With the nearest subway station.

Gamcheon Culture Village restaurants: where Koreans eat in Busan
Where to eat at Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, Korea. We read 88 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 5 places. Good before or after your walk.

Dongmun Market food in Jeju: where Koreans eat
Where to eat at Dongmun Market in Jeju City, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places, and why. With tips for the night market.

Gimpo Airport restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat at Gimpo Airport in Seoul, Korea, before or after your flight. 10 places. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. No scores.

Gangnam Station restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat near Gangnam Station in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places and what they liked. No scores.

Koekseu restaurants in Seoul: where Koreans really eat
Where to eat at Koekseu, Seoul, near Samseong Station. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 10 places, with the Starfield Library close by.

Banpo Hangang Park restaurants: where Koreans eat
Where to eat near Banpo Hangang Park and Sebitseom in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places. Good before the rainbow fountain show.

Lotte World Mall restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat at Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. Next to Lotte World Tower.

Restaurants near Lotte World in Seoul, where Koreans eat
8 restaurants near Lotte World in Jamsil, Seoul. We read 99 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there before or after the park. No scores.

Jeongdongjin restaurants: where Koreans eat after the sunrise
Where to eat in Jeongdongjin, Gangneung, Korea, after the New Year sunrise on January 1. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places.

Yongsan Station restaurants: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat near Yongsan Station in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 5 places close to the KTX trains and I'Park Mall.

Jonggak restaurants near the Seoul Lantern Festival
8 places to eat in Jonggak, Seoul, during the Seoul Lantern Festival (Dec 11 – Jan 17). We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. The lanterns are a short walk away.

Hwacheon food: where Koreans eat at the ice festival
Where to eat in Hwacheon, Korea, at the Sancheoneo Ice Festival (Jan 9–31). We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places. Warm food after ice fishing.

Pyeongchang restaurants Koreans visit in ski season
Where to eat in Pyeongchang, Korea, in ski season. We read 100 Korean blog posts from December to February and counted who really ate at 10 places. Plus the trout festival.

Restaurants near Cheonggyecheon, Seoul: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat near Cheonggyecheon in Seoul: wood-fired sandwiches to eat by the stream, einspänner coffee, tteokbokki, pizza with a stream view and mala between Jonggak and Euljiro. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places.

Where to eat in Gwanghwamun: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat in Gwanghwamun: office-lunch shabu-shabu in D Tower, Korean course dining, sushi and soups between the palace and City Hall. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places.

Where to eat near the Namsan Cable Car: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat near the Namsan Cable Car: the old pork cutlet street on Sopa-ro, mountain-vegetable bibimbap by the cable car station, galbitang near Myeongdong and dining up in N Seoul Tower. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places.

Where to eat near the National Museum of Korea: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat near the National Museum of Korea: Korean food inside the museum, banh mi in Ichon-dong, and shabu-shabu, Thai and burgers by Sinyongsan Station. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places.

Where to eat near N Seoul Tower: Korean bloggers' picks
Where to eat near N Seoul Tower: dining inside the tower, the old pork cutlet street on Sopa-ro, bibimbap by the cable car and Namdaemun Market dumplings. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 10 places.

Restaurants near Myeongdong Station: where Koreans eat
Where to eat near Myeongdong Station in Seoul: knife-cut noodles and dumplings, pig's feet, Korean beef BBQ, tteokgalbi and galbitang. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Restaurants near DDP: where Koreans eat around Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Where to eat near Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul: Uzbek and Georgian food on the Central Asian street, an Italian wine bar, udon with a gate view, whole chicken soup and Pyongyang cold noodles. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Restaurants near Hongik University Station: where Koreans eat
Where to eat near Hongik University Station (Hongdae) in Seoul: salted pork belly, beef bone soup, pasta, rice bowls and Chinese food in Yeonnam-dong. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Gwangjang Market food: the stalls Koreans actually eat at
Where to eat at Gwangjang Market in Seoul: mung bean pancakes, beef tartare alley, mayak gimbap, pig's feet and garlic bread. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Where Koreans eat at Noryangjin Fish Market, Seoul
Where to eat at Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul. Buy fresh fish, then eat it nearby. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places.

Namdaemun Market food: where Koreans eat in Seoul
Where to eat at Namdaemun Market in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places: knife noodles, fish stew, hotteok. Near Hoehyeon Station.

Restaurants near Seoul Station: where Koreans eat
Where to eat near Seoul Station before or after your train: wood-fired pizza in the station, beef cutlet, miso ramen, yuzu ramen and Namdaemun Market dumplings. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Inje food: where Koreans eat at the Smelt Festival
Where to eat in Inje, Gangwon, Korea, when you go to the Smelt Festival in January or February. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places.

Taebaek restaurants: where Koreans eat in Taebaek, Korea
Where to eat in Taebaek, Gangwon, Korea, during the Taebaeksan Snow Festival (January to February). We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places.

Where Koreans eat after Changdeokgung Palace
Where to eat after Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, picked from Korean blogs. We read 200 posts and counted who really ate there and what they liked. No scores.

Where Koreans eat near Gyeongbokgung Palace
Restaurants near Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, picked from Korean blogs. We read 200 posts and counted who really ate there and what they liked. No scores.
By food
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NewDwaeji galbi in Seoul: where Koreans grill pork ribs
Where to eat dwaeji galbi (grilled pork ribs) in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 6 places, and what they liked.
NewAll you can eat Korean BBQ in Seoul: where Koreans go
All you can eat Korean BBQ in Seoul, Korea. We read 90 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. With the nearest subway station for each.
NewWhere Koreans eat galbitang in Seoul
6 places for galbitang (beef short rib soup) in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there and what they liked. No scores.
NewWhere Koreans eat gomtang in Seoul
Where to eat gomtang (beef bone soup) in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at each of the 10 places, and what they liked.
NewSeafood in Seoul: where Koreans go to eat fish and shellfish
Where to eat seafood in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 5 places, and what they ordered. No scores.
NewShabu shabu in Seoul: where Koreans really eat
Where to eat shabu shabu in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at 10 places. With the nearest subway station for each one.
NewKimbap in Seoul: where Koreans go for rice rolls
Where to eat kimbap in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places and what they liked. A simple, cheap Korean meal.

Where Koreans eat sundae (Korean sausage) in Seoul
In Korea, sundae is a blood sausage, not ice cream. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate it at 8 places in Seoul, Korea.

Bokguk in Busan: where Koreans eat pufferfish soup
Where to eat bokguk (pufferfish soup) in Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 9 places. Koreans often eat it in the morning or after drinking.

Daegu makchang: where Koreans grill it in Daegu, Korea
Where Koreans eat makchang in Daegu, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at each of the 10 places, and what they liked there.

Pyongyang naengmyeon in Seoul: where Koreans go
Where Koreans eat Pyongyang naengmyeon in Seoul. It is cold buckwheat noodles in a light beef broth. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Galbijjim in Seoul: where Koreans eat braised short ribs
Where to eat galbijjim (sweet braised beef short ribs) in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and what they liked.

Haejangguk in Seoul: where Koreans eat hangover soup
Where to eat haejangguk, Korean hangover soup, in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places. Hot soup, open early.

Where Koreans eat jokbal in Seoul
Where to eat jokbal (braised pork feet) in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and what they liked.

Korean fried chicken in Seoul: where Koreans really go
Where to eat Korean fried chicken in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 7 places, with what people liked.

Where Koreans eat samgyetang in Seoul
Where to eat samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) in Seoul, Korea. We read 99 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 5 places, no scores.

Where Koreans eat naengmyeon in Seoul
Where to eat naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places, and what they ordered.

Where Koreans eat dakgalbi in Seoul
Where to eat dakgalbi in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places. With the nearest subway station for each one.

Jeju mackerel sashimi: where Koreans eat it
Where to eat fresh mackerel sashimi in Jeju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and what they liked.

Where Koreans eat raw fish in Busan
Where to eat raw fish (hoe) in Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places and what they liked. No scores.

Jeju seafood: where Koreans eat seafood stew in Jeju
Where to eat Jeju seafood stew (haemultang) in Jeju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 8 places, with what goes in each pot.

Where Koreans eat makchang in Seoul
Where to eat makchang in Seoul. Makchang is grilled beef or pork intestine. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places. With the nearest subway station.

Jeju hairtail: where Koreans eat galchi jorim
Where to eat braised hairtail fish (galchi jorim) in Jeju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. 10 places, no scores.

Jeju black pork: where Koreans eat it in Jeju
Where Koreans grill black pork in Jeju, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places, and what they liked there.

Korean BBQ in Busan: where Koreans grill meat
Where to eat Korean BBQ in Busan, Korea. 10 places. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really grilled pork and beef there. With the nearest subway station.

Where Koreans eat seafood in Busan
Where to eat seafood in Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate raw fish, grilled clams and fish stew at these 10 places.

Where Koreans eat milmyeon in Busan, Korea
Where to eat milmyeon (cold wheat noodles) in Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and found 10 places where people really ate. With what they ordered and liked.

Dwaeji gukbap in Busan: where Koreans eat pork soup
Where to eat dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) in Busan, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, and what they liked.

Kalguksu in Seoul: where Koreans eat knife-cut noodles
Where to eat kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 5 places. With the nearest subway station.

Where Koreans eat bossam in Seoul
Where to eat bossam in Seoul. Bossam is boiled pork with kimchi and cabbage. We read 100 Korean blog posts and found 7 places people really ate at. With the nearest subway station.

Where Koreans eat ganjang gejang in Seoul
Where to eat ganjang gejang (raw crab in soy sauce) in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places. No scores.

Where Koreans eat hanwoo beef in Seoul
Where to eat hanwoo, Korean beef, in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at each of these 6 places, and what they liked. No scores.

Dakhanmari in Seoul: where Koreans eat the whole-chicken soup
Where to eat dakhanmari in Seoul: a whole chicken simmered at your table with rice cakes, a spicy dipping sauce and knife-cut noodles to finish, from Myeongdong and Sinchon to neighborhood spots. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate it at these 10 places.

Live octopus in Seoul: where Koreans eat sannakji
Where to eat sannakji, freshly cut live octopus, in Seoul: octopus specialists, raw beef and octopus bowls, and seafood bars. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate it at these 4 places.

Makgeolli bars in Seoul where Koreans drink
Makgeolli bars in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really drank there. 4 places, with the food people ate with their rice wine.

Jjamppong in Seoul: where Koreans go for spicy seafood noodles
Where to eat jjamppong in Seoul, the Korean-Chinese spicy seafood noodle soup: brisket jjamppong, octopus jjamppong rice and smoky wok-fried broth. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places.

Old restaurants in Seoul where Koreans still eat
6 old restaurants in Seoul, Korea. Koreans call them nopo. We read 201 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there and what they liked. No scores.

Michelin restaurants in Seoul: the ones Koreans actually go to
Which Michelin Guide restaurants in Seoul do Koreans really go to? Mostly affordable Bib Gourmand spots: dumplings, cold noodles, buckwheat noodles and pork BBQ, plus a few tasting menus. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who ate at these 10 places.

Kimchi jjigae in Seoul: where Koreans go for kimchi stew
Where to eat kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) in Seoul: aged kimchi and pork bubbling at the table, with rice and ramen noodles. We read 93 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 6 places.

Lamb skewers in Seoul: where Koreans grill yangkkochi
Where to eat Chinese-style lamb skewers (yangkkochi) in Seoul: cumin-spiced skewers turning on a tabletop grill, with beer and fried pork. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Culinary Class Wars restaurants in Seoul: where Koreans ate
Where to eat the food of Culinary Class Wars chefs in Seoul: Chinese-Korean jjajang, dim sum, steak and tasting menus. We read 34 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places.

Omakase in Seoul: chef's choice counters Koreans booked
Where to eat omakase in Seoul, from sushi counters at under 100,000 won to Korean beef and pork courses. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Hanjeongsik in Seoul: where Koreans go for a full table
Where to eat hanjeongsik in Seoul, Korea. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places and what they liked. With the nearest subway station.

Korean fine dining in Seoul: tasting menus Koreans booked
Where to have a Korean tasting menu in Seoul, from hotel restaurants with a view to small modern kitchens. We read 95 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places, lunch and dinner courses.

Grilled fish in Seoul: where Koreans eat mackerel and rice
Where to eat Korean grilled fish in Seoul: mackerel, Spanish mackerel and Atka mackerel grilled over charcoal or in a wood oven, served with rice and side dishes. We read 78 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places.

Doenjang jjigae in Seoul: where Koreans eat soybean paste stew
Where to eat doenjang jjigae (Korean soybean paste stew) in Seoul: places people go to for the stew itself, from a famous beef-filled pot to snail stew at old home-style diners. We read 200 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 3 places.

Eel in Seoul: where Koreans eat grilled eel and eel rice bowls
Where to eat eel in Seoul, from Korean charcoal-grilled freshwater eel to Japanese-style unagi rice bowls. We read 58 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 3 places.

Jajangmyeon in Seoul: where Koreans eat black bean noodles
Where to eat jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) in Seoul, from old neighborhood Chinese-Korean shops to modern takes. We read 90 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places.

Seolleongtang in Seoul: where Koreans eat ox bone soup
Where to eat seolleongtang (milky ox bone soup) in Seoul, from old shops near Myeongdong to neighborhood spots. We read 82 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 5 places.

Gopchang in Seoul: where Koreans eat grilled beef tripe
Where to eat gopchang (grilled beef or pork intestines) in Seoul, from table-grilled beef tripe to spicy stir-fry and tripe hot pot. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 5 places.

Tonkatsu in Seoul: where Koreans eat pork cutlet
Where to eat tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) in Seoul, from thick Japanese-style cutlets to big Korean-style ones with sauce. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 6 places.

Udon in Seoul: where Koreans go for thick noodles
Where to eat udon in Seoul, from chewy cold bukkake to hot noodle soup with tempura. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 udon shops.

Yukhoe in Seoul: where Koreans eat raw beef
Where to eat yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) in Seoul, from Gwangjang Market's raw beef alley to neighborhood spots. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Sundubu in Seoul: where Koreans eat soft tofu stew
Where to eat sundubu jjigae (spicy soft tofu stew) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places, from seafood tofu stew to mild homemade tofu.

Malatang in Seoul: where Koreans go for spicy numbing soup
Where to eat malatang (pick-your-own spicy Sichuan soup) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 9 places, from mild to very numbing.

Pocha in Seoul: Korean pubs where locals drink and eat
Where to find a good pocha (Korean pub) in Seoul. We read 94 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 4 places: grilled prawns, raw fish, spicy chicken stew and chicken feet with soju.

Pajeon in Seoul: where Koreans eat green onion pancakes
Where to eat pajeon (savory green onion pancake) in Seoul. We read 72 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 3 places: seafood pajeon, bulgogi pajeon and more.

Gamjatang in Seoul: where Koreans eat pork bone stew
Where to eat gamjatang (spicy pork bone stew) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places, from big pots to single-bowl bone soup.

Where Koreans eat king crab in Seoul
Where to eat king crab and snow crab in Seoul. We read 76 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places, and why they liked them.

Galbi in Seoul: where Koreans go for grilled beef ribs
Where to eat beef galbi (grilled short ribs) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places: charcoal-grilled, marinated and braised beef ribs.

Gukbap in Seoul: where Koreans eat hot rice soup
Where to eat gukbap (hot soup with rice) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 7 places: pork, sundae, beef bone and bean sprout soups.

Budae jjigae in Seoul: where Koreans go for army stew
Where to eat budae jjigae (army stew with sausage, ham and ramen) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places.

Ramen in Seoul: where Koreans go for a bowl
Where to eat ramen in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places: spicy miso, shio, tonkotsu, tsukemen and chicken paitan.

Burgers in Seoul: handmade burger places Koreans go to
Where to eat a handmade burger in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places: smash burgers, cheeseburgers, shrimp avocado and truffle mushroom.

Bib Gourmand in Seoul: the ones Koreans actually go to
Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants in Seoul, counted by who really went. We read 100 Korean blog posts about these 10 places: cold noodles, pork rice soup, ramen, kalguksu and more.

Jjimdak in Seoul: where Koreans eat braised chicken
Where to eat jjimdak (soy-braised chicken with glass noodles) in Seoul. We read 56 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places: Andong-style, boneless, cheese and spicy.

Bulgogi in Seoul: where Koreans eat sweet grilled beef
Where to eat bulgogi in Seoul. We read 84 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 3 places: old Seoul-style bulgogi in broth, crispy grilled bulgogi and charcoal-grilled pork.

Bibimbap in Seoul: where Koreans eat mixed rice bowls
Where to eat bibimbap in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 8 places: beef tartare bibimbap, hot stone pots, wild greens and bulgogi bowls.

Tteokbokki in Seoul: where Koreans go for spicy rice cakes
Where to eat tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 10 places: cook-at-table pots, cheese tteokbokki, fried snacks and sundae.

Izakaya in Seoul: Japanese-style pubs Koreans go to
Where to find a good izakaya in Seoul. We read 93 Korean blog posts and counted who really went to these 10 Japanese-style pubs: yakitori, oden, sashimi and okonomiyaki.

Mandu in Seoul: where Koreans go for dumplings
Where to eat mandu (Korean dumplings) in Seoul. We read 100 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate at these 4 places: steamed, fried, big handmade and dumpling hot pot.

Where Koreans go for samgyeopsal in Seoul
Where Koreans grill pork belly in Seoul. We read 700 Korean blog posts and counted who really ate there. With the nearest subway station for each place.
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