Indian restaurants in Seoul cater to the city's international community as well as Koreans who have developed a strong appetite for curry, naan, and tandoor-grilled dishes. Many are run by Indian or Nepalese chefs who source spices directly from South Asia. Itaewon has the highest concentration of Indian restaurants, though they have spread across the city as Korean interest in South Asian cuisine has grown.
Gangbuk-gu includes the scenic Bukhansan National Park foothills and is known for hiking culture and the restaurants that serve hikers before and after their climbs — hearty soups, makgeolli, and Korean pancakes have been the fuel of choice for generations of weekend walkers.
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