Where to Eat in South Korea

There are so many places to dine out! Be it a fine dining experience or the simple Korea food, there are restaurants to cater to suit your budget. South Korea has developed their own food culture to suit their history and climate. The four distinct seasons influences the food culture of the nation. Korean food is varied and nutritious. It is richly endowed with fermented foods, vegetables and grains, soups, teas, liquors, confectionery and soft drinks. Kimchi and doenjang paste made of soybeans are the best-known examples of Korean fermented foods, and these have recently become highly valued for their disease-prevention effects.

Incheon

Does the thought of Incheon make your mouth water? Unique restaurants offer authentic cuisines and a variety of distinctive beverages including a vast selection of wines, beers, juice and soft drinks for the foodie traveller.

Ariarirang
Yejeon
Nagoya
Gyeongbokgung
El Dorado

Gwangju

Excellent food, both Korean and Western is available to suit all budgets.

Yehyang
Donghae Haemultang, Jinwol Branch
Suwon Wanggalbi
Korea House
Pariparamong Restaurant
Myeongseonheon

Busan

Searching for food in Busan. Check out this list! The Gwangbok-dong and Nampo-dong areas form the old downtown with many cafes, bars, shops and restaurants. Some of the restaurants in the area are famous with family recipes passed down the generations.

Daegwolanjip
Geochang Matdol a.k.a. Maldduki Galbi
Keunjip
Gyeonghuigung
Mokjangwon
Morning Calm
Ojukhyang
Songdo Gongwon
Yeobin
Yeoyeojae
Paradise Hotel

Seoul

With a choice of Korean, Chinese and Japanese cuisines, other Asian flavours, and a growing Western-influenced food scene, it will be difficult for you to make up your mind about what to eat.

Baekje Samgyetang
Bongchu Jjimdak
Dimibang
Dolkemaeul Tofu House
Hyangnamusegeuru
Itaewon Galbi
Nolboojip
Sanchon
Sigol Bapsang
Top Cloud

Taegu

Planning a meal out, not sure where to eat, here’s a list, which will assist you.

Geumsan Samgyetang
Jeju Garden
New York New York Restaurant
Restaurant Palagio
Uemi
Yedang

Taejeon

Place to dine in Taejon.

Manna