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Read guide →Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.
Gangdong-gu in southeastern Seoul is a family-oriented district known for its community markets and traditional Korean restaurants. Cheonho Market offers one of Seoul's best selections of traditional banchan, grilled fish, and home-style Korean cooking away from the tourist circuit.
There's no place like this in the neighborhood! It's fresh and the atmosphere is great :)
It is a nice restaurant with good-tasting food. Main dishes are delicious and many side dishes also taste good.
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*A Shabu Shabu restaurant worth visiting Vegetables, dumplings, rice paper, and more are all-you-can-eat. Just add meat. No matter which set you choose, you can start with the meat from that set, and then add a cheaper cut. The meat tastes similar, so it's best to go with the cheapest cut for the best value. Adding the cheapest cut costs 9,000 won. This restaurant is quite popular, so don't expect anything fancy; just go for the quality food and you'll be satisfied. The vegetables are especially fresh, which makes me a regular. The meat is tender and odorless, making it a must-eat. Highly recommended if you're craving shabu shabu.
