Location: Itaewon
Cuisine: South African
Price: $$
Reservations: Sure
Suggested Items: Anything with sausage or lamb, cider
Rooted in the Afrikaans word for “barbecue,” this South African watering hole has popped up in Itaewon. On the menu are South African comfort foods, meaning Boerewors sausages, stewed lamb, and pap (a porridge [...]
Location: Yangjae, near Costco
Cuisine: American
Price: $
Reservations: No
Suggested Items: Philly Cheesesteak, Italian Hoagie
The glorious cheesesteak, done well. Everyone I have brought to 105 South St. Grill or has gone based on my recommendation has loved it. A nice Korean couple has put together a great operation of [...]
Location: Itaewon
Cuisine: Mexican, Ko-Mexican
Price: $$
Reservations: Taken
Suggested Items: Kimchi Carnitas Fries, Galbi Tacos, Mexican Martini
Every now and then a restaurant comes in that changes the scene. Vatos could very well be it. They serve modern California-Baha style Mexican street tacos–the kind that have been hitting the U.S. [...]
Reviewed by: Christian Peterson
Location: Mok-dong
Restaurant Name: JB bbokki
Cuisine: Italian Korean Fusion
Price: $$
Reservations: Optional (takes reservations but not needed)
Suggested Items: Any meat eaters curious about tasting korean fusion food should try the Roast Chop Steak
Dokk-Bokki..!! With a dry red wine….i won’t tell you what wine to pair [...]
Forgive the Tabasco and ketchup–that was my doing
Location: Haebangcheon
Cuisine: American
Price: $
Reservations: Takes ‘em
Suggested Items: Breakfast, Chicago Dog
A little breakfast nook in the HBC. It serves breakfast IN THE MORNING! That’s a concept you don’t see much in Korea. It’s a small place, and the service [...]
Location: Jongno
Cuisine: Korean
Price: $$
Reservations: Possible
Suggested Items: Makkolli, Galbi Jjim
This is the real thing–a dying breed. Durim is a classic Korean restaurant in a traditional Hanok house deep in a winding alley that’s under threat of redevelopment. Sit down in here and get comfortable. This place specializes [...]
Location: Jung-gu
Cuisine: Burgers
Price: Cheap to Moderate
Reservations: No
Suggested Items: Daehanmin Burger, Ninja Burger
Mira Diner, brought to you by the owners of Gecko’s, takes an international approach to burgers. Each one represents a different country and has amusing names, like the Ninja Burger with wasabi and pickled ginger. They also have [...]
Location: Gwacheon
Cuisine: Spanish
Price: $$
Reservations: Accepted
Suggested Items: Tapas lunch set, Fideo, Creme Brulee
This well-themed Spanish restaurant near Seoul Grand Park and Seoul Racecourse Park is worth the journey. The ingredients are fresh and vibrant. The service is attentive and helpful. The interior and exterior are detailed. All [...]
Location: Apgujeong
Cuisine: Modern Korean, pub
Price: $
Reservations: Accepted
Suggested Items: Bossam, Sea Squirt Bibimbap, Green Chile Pasta
ANZU is the casual outlet for the trailblazing Jung Sik Dang. The clever flavors and interpretations are there along with some Korean classics and a very affordable a la carte price. ANZU [...]
Location: Ilsan
Cuisine: Indian
Price: $$
Reservations: Accepted
Suggested Items: Lamb Curry, Mixed Grill, Paneer, Samosas
The name scared me at first. It sounded like a TGI Friday version of Indian food. The restaurant itself was big, possibly the largest Indian dining room in Korea. But seriously, the food was great! [...]
