Jungnang-gu is a residential district in northeastern Seoul with a working-class food culture built around affordable staples. Local markets, gukbap restaurants, and neighbourhood bunsik shops form the backbone of a dining scene that prioritises value and familiarity.
10 out of 10 recommended for foreign solo travelers! Owners are very welcoming and they check on you several times(shout out to the nice granny❤️) They also speaks fairly good English and willing to use Google translation to help you with understanding. Restaurant is giving nostalgic vibe, varies item on the menu. Banchan are so flavorful especially their kimchi and radish. If you’re looking for traditional homemade Korean food, this is the place!
This place serves Korean food, good portions for cheap price. It is just beside the Korea University science campus, and lot of seating. I especially like their popular dish the daeguk bokkum bap (thai fried rice).
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