Restaurants in Seoul

Gran Gusto

A creative Italian menu served in an elegantly furnished, understated dining area with wooden floors...

• Italian
• Moderately Priced

Namu

This contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant, located in the W Hotel, serves up Korean- and Japanese-influenced...

• Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
• Expensive

Ganga

• Indian
• Very Expensive
• Gangnam-gu

Ipanema

• Latin American
• Brazilian
• Very Expensive
• Jongno-gu

Sanchon

• Asian
• Vegetarian
• Jongno-gu

Samwon Garden

• Asian
• Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
• Very Expensive
• Gangnam-gu

Miyozen

A wide variety of beautifully presented sushi and rolls are offered on different plates, with various...

Smokey Saloon

Reminiscent of the sort of good neighborhood joint found in New York City, this old standard serves up...

Todamgol

Just because the place is owned by actress Kim Hae-Jeong doesn't mean that the food just looks good....

Tombola

For just plain good pizzas and pastas, this spot is an excellent choice. It's a cozy place with brick...

Slow Food

For a leisurely lunch, sit at one of the outdoor tables and watch the world go by. The menu features...

Gorilla in the Kitchen

One of the better celebrity-owned restaurants to hit the Seoul dining scene, Bae Yong-joon's restaurant...

Mealtop

A popular sweet treat in the sweltering summer months is pot bingsu (shaved iced red-bean dessert), and...

Gustimo

This spot was the first to introduce gelato to Seoul and it's been wildly popular ever since. Freshly...

Sawolae Bolibap

What used to be a humble dish has gotten popular as a "well-being" dish at this Apgujeong restaurant....

Gongxi Myonkwan

A new addition to the Chinese dumpling scene, this import offers less expensive xiaolongbao than other...

Jangchu

For almost 3 decades this place has been serving up their famous jang-uh gui (grilled eel) to a clamoring...

Teumsae Ramyeon

Looks can be deceiving: This hole in the wall has been serving excellent food to regulars for over 20...

Nolita

The name is short for "north of Little Italy" and the place boasts a wide variety of dishes from there...

Bakssi Mulgo-own Jebi

With its exposed wood interior and distinctly "country" feeling, even the name is folksy -- it's taken...

Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok

This is yet another Seoul spot where the food outperforms the decor. It's a great place for a casual...

Uhmeohni-wa Godeung-uh

The name, "Mother and Mackerel," should tell you everything about this cozy joint tucked away at the...

Chamsutgol

In a city where galbi (beef short rib) restaurants span multiple levels, it's difficult to decide which...

Pattaya

Of the large number of Thai places in town, Pattaya serves up the tastiest, most authentic dishes, all...

Myeongdong Gyoja

If you want Korean-style mandu (dumplings) or kal guksu (handmade "knife" noodles), this is the place...