Where to eat
Where to eat in Seoul
The food guide to Seoul — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Seoul are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Seoul
The 24-hour table: Korean BBQ (samgyeopsal) in the tent bars, the Myeongdong street food (tteokbokki, hotteok), the Gwangjang Market's bindaetteok and mayak gimbap, and the chicken-and-beer (chimaek) rite. The convenience stores do the 2am triangle gimbap.
Where the locals eat
Myeongdong for the street food; Gwangjang Market for the market lunch; Hongdae for the nightlife food; the tent bars (pojangmacha) for the late night.
The iconic orders
Iconic: samgyeopsal at a BBQ joint; bindaetteok at Gwangjang; chimaek by the Han river.
Common questions
What is Seoul famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Seoul?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Seoul?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
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