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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.
Mapo-gu — home to Hongdae, Sinchon, and Hapjeong — is Seoul's youth and arts district, defined by its university population, live music venues, and creative energy. The food scene is diverse, affordable, and experimental: trendy cafés, late-night pojangmacha, global street food, and boundary-pushing restaurants all compete for attention in this perpetually buzzing neighbourhood.
one of the best meals I had in Korea - was looking for a family run restaurant with Korea food and this place did not disappoint. it’s a pretty unassuming store at the side of the road but it’s run by a lovely couple and the ahjumma cooks and serves all the meals herself. the prices were super affordable and the food was really delicious. would be my favourite meal in Seoul so far :) the beef bulgogi was delicious and we had a potato pancake which was really good as well! we ordered a set meal with came with 5 plates of banchan as well as lettuce to wrap the meat! super super yummy
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A local eatery...go where the locals go...great food... the owner is very nice...must visit..
