Directory of the Best Restaurants in Seoul, Korea

24 hour ramen convenience store with no staff

Gwangjang Market, previously Dongdaemun Market, is a traditional street market in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. The market is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea, with more than 5000 shops and 20,000 employees in an area of 42,000 m².

Odarijip is a popular Korean restaurant in Myeongdong, Seoul, known for its soy sauce marinated raw crab and K-pop live performances. It offers a variety of Korean dishes, including charcoal grills and seafood pancakes. The restaurant is famous for its A++ female crabs with eggs, marinated using traditional methods.

Mokmyeoksanbang is a renowned Korean restaurant located in Seoul, specializing in traditional Korean cuisine. It is particularly famous for its hanjeongsik, a multi-course Korean meal featuring a variety of dishes. The restaurant is set in a hanok, a traditional Korean house, providing an authentic and atmospheric dining experience. Mokmyeoksanbang is known for its high-quality ingredients and meticulous preparation methods, offering guests a taste of refined Korean culinary traditions.

A ramen shop offering a fusion of traditional and modern flavors, located at 15 Yeonnam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

A Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen restaurant known for its authentic Japanese tori paitan ramen, with creamy chicken-based broth and handmade noodles.

Famous for its Chadol Gujeolpan, a unique Korean dish presented in an octagon-shaped platter with nine delicacies, including beef brisket.

A vibrant traditional market in Mapo-gu, open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, offering fresh produce, street food, and local specialties.

Established in the 1960s, specializing in kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and mandu (dumplings), located in Myeongdong.

A small restaurant operated by a Korean-Chinese couple, offering authentic Chinese dumplings with unique flavors and textures.

A specialty restaurant serving handmade sujebi (hand-pulled dough soup) with pumpkin, clams, and potatoes, located in Samcheong-dong.