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: Apgujeong
Cuisine: Cafe
Price: $$
Reservations: No
Suggested Items: Ddeok Spring Rolls
Get ready y’all. This is the poster child of Apgujeong pretension. Actually, the interior is airy and comfortable if you just want a cup of coffee. But the menu either is a mad experiment from the kitchen, or [...]
Location: Apgujeong
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$$
Reservations: Recommended
Suggested Items:
Antonio’s defined Italian fine dining before the concept even existed in Seoul. Even though sleek newcomers have budged into their territory, they still hold strong, distinguishing themselves as one of a handful of Seoul Italian restaurants with a real [...]
Cuisine: Spanish
Price:$$$
Reservations: Optional
Suggested Items: Paella, White Anchovies in Vinegar, Jamon, Cheese Platter
It’s hard to find Spanish cuisine in Korea. This tapas bar in trendy Garosu-gil is an import from Japan. You’ll actually hear a good bit of Japanese behind the bar. The entrance displays two [...]
Cuisine: Korean
Price: $
Reservations: No
Suggested Items: Grilled Fish, Changgukjang Jjigae, Jaeyuk Bokkeum
This is what we mean by the great hole-in-the-wall lunch stop that’s a well kept secret. Super packed with locals around lunch time, Gui Daehak serves a mean grilled fish. It feels like you’re camping. Their Jaeyuk Bokkeum (spicy [...]
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$$
Reservations: Optional
Suggested Items: Tenderloin Pasta in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, Grilled King Prawn with Basil Provence Sauce
This may be the only waterfront dining option in Seoul. Fradia sits literally on the water at Hangang Park, which hugs the southern bank of the river north of Apgujeong. As of [...]
Cuisine: Modern Korean
Price: $$$
Reservations: Recommended
Suggested Items: It’s a rotating prix fixe menu. Just let the chef take care of you.
Jung Sik Dang is the pioneer of Korea’s “New Korean” cuisine, marked by new techniques and a playful attitude. The name of the restaurant itself is a joke on the [...]
