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Read guide →Western food has been localized in Seoul over decades, emerging as something distinctly Korean in the process. Demi-glace pork cutlets, cream pasta with kimchi, and French-style brunch menus sit alongside Italian pizza and American burgers in Seoul's eclectic restaurant landscape. Many younger Korean chefs trained abroad and returned to open restaurants that blend European technique with Korean ingredients and sensibility.
Seongdong-gu's Seongsu-dong has transformed from an industrial zone into Seoul's most talked-about food and culture district. Nicknamed 'Seoul's Brooklyn,' it hosts artisan roasters, pop-up restaurants, and concept cafés in renovated factories alongside high-end boutiques. The food scene rewards curiosity — the best spots are often down an alleyway or behind an unmarked door.
The fried rice after the assorted tripe is a real treat! Personally, I think this is the best tripe restaurant in Korea! There are many famous tripe restaurants in the area, but this one is better than them all. The staff aren't particularly friendly, but the taste is what keeps me coming back.
The most delicious gopchang (tripe) ever. The soju was delicious, and the daechang jjigae (dried intestine stew) that came with it was generous and delicious. Except for the early closing time, everything else was excellent.
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