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.
EATWe occasionally go there for lunch in a group. I tried to make a reservation, but the phone number wasn't a landline, so I hesitated to book in advance and ended up visiting in person to make a reservation. The food is good, but if there are similar Korean restaurants nearby, I think I would prefer to book at a place with a landline.
My mother and I visited for lunch together for the first time in Korea. There was only a Korean menu, but I managed to order using Google Translate. The store clerk's sister was very kind, and she also used a translator to translate the food into Japanese for me and explain the food to me. When my mother ordered it, she noticed that the raw yukhoe was a little...so she went out of her way to grill it even though it was supposed to be raw. It was my first time in Korea, but I was able to enjoy authentic bibimbap and yukkejang soup! It was delicious (^^) I will go again! !
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