Established in 1939, Hadonggwan Main Store is a long-standing gomtang specialty restaurant located in the bustling district of Myeongdong in Seoul. With its traditional Korean house-style exterior and historical signage, it has been beloved by many for years. Particularly known for its clear soup, gomtang is made by simmering carefully selected Korean beef offal and brisket for about 6 hours.
Founded in 1962, Tatchinmi is a chicken simmered soup specialty shop located in Seoul's Namdaemun Market. This shop, beloved by local regulars and market workers, offers traditional Korean flavors.
Nutinamu Komibogi Honten is a renowned Sol Lung Tang restaurant located in the wholesale district of Dongdaemun in Seoul. The soup, made by simmering beef tendons and bones for 48 hours, is smooth with a refreshing aftertaste, making it a great choice even for those who don't like spicy food. You can also enjoy putting kimchi and rice into the soup as accompaniments.
Gwajaem Sikdang is a popular Korean restaurant located within Seoul's Namdaemun Market. A unique feature of this establishment is that all menu items come with mini-sized naengmyeon (cold noodles) and hand-cut Korean udon (kalguksu), a service unique to the market. Known for its reasonable prices and generous portions, it's a great option for breakfast as well.
Sujeobi in Samcheong-dong is a place I stumbled upon after exploring Insadong. It's similar to China's mifenkui, but the taste is different. I had Sujeobi on a drizzly afternoon, and it was delightfully delicious. I recommend going early as it gets very crowded during lunch and dinner times. It's a vibrant place to enjoy local food.
Established in 1983, Myeongdong Chungmu Kimbap is a restaurant that offers the famous Chungmu kimbap from Tongyeong City. Originating from the bento boxes of fishermen working in Tongyeong's port town, this dish features plain seaweed rolls and separately seasoned squid side dishes for a unique dining experience.
MOTHER IN LAW BAGELS is a popular bagel specialty shop in the Rikkyo University area, known for drawing long lines. They offer 10 varieties of original bagels baked in a unique oven developed using techniques from the United States. Enjoy the authentic flavors highly praised by foreigners.

