Hidden Gems in Seoul

Hello, culinary explorers! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your premium guide to the absolute best dining experiences in the city. 💎When traveling to Korea, you might have heard of Yukhoe—Korean-style raw beef tartare. It is a delicacy that requires the absolute highest standard of freshness. While many places serve it, there is one legendary establishment in the glitzy neighborhood of Cheong..

Hello, noodle enthusiasts! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your go-to guide for discovering the city's most legendary and beloved eateries. 💎If you visit Seoul during the hot and humid summer months, you will notice locals flocking to eat cold noodles to beat the heat. While Naengmyeon (cold beef broth noodles) is famous, there is another iconic dish that Koreans absolutely obsess over: Kongg..

Hello, noodle hunters! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your trusted compass for navigating the absolute best culinary treasures in the city. 💎When people think of Japanese ramen, they usually imagine the heavy, pork-based Tonkotsu broth. But what if we told you that one of the most famous ramen shops in Seoul—and a consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand winner—specializes in chicken?Today, we are ..

Hello, burger enthusiasts! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your ultimate guide to the most delicious and trendy spots in the city. 💎While Seoul is an absolute paradise for Korean cuisine, sometimes you just crave a perfectly crafted, juicy American-style burger. When that craving hits, locals and tourists alike flock to one specific name: Downtowner.Famous for sparking the "Avocado Burger" cr..

Hello, food adventurers! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your ultimate guide to the most delicious and authentic spots in the city. 💎Today, we are diving into a true local delicacy that might seem a bit adventurous for first-time visitors but is an absolute obsession for Koreans: Gopchang (Beef Intestines). If you are hesitant about trying it, or if you are already a gopchang lover looking fo..

Hello, luxury food seekers! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your ultimate guide to the most extraordinary dining experiences in the city. 💎If you have done your research on Korean food, you know that Hanwoo (premium native Korean beef) is an absolute must-try. But what if you want to experience the literal peak of Hanwoo? Today, we are taking you to the historic Majang Meat Market to visit Bo..

Hello, food lovers! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your go-to guide for the absolute best eats in the city. 💎When it comes to Japanese cuisine in Seoul, finding truly authentic, mind-blowingly chewy udon noodles can be a bit of a treasure hunt. Today, we are taking you to Hapjeong to visit Udon Caden, a renowned noodle house run by the famous Korean celebrity chef, Jung Ho-young.Known for se..

Hello again, food lovers! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, where we uncover the most iconic and delicious spots in the city. 💎If you are visiting Seoul, a trip to the bustling shopping district of Myeongdong is inevitable. And right in the heart of these chaotic, neon-lit streets lies a historic restaurant that has been warming the souls of both locals and tourists since 1966. We are talking a..

Hello, fellow food adventurers! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your trusted guide to the absolute best culinary experiences in the city. 💎If you consider yourself a true K-BBQ connoisseur, you might have already conquered standard pork belly (samgyeopsal). But are you ready for the next level? Today, we are taking you to one of the undisputed "Top 3 Pork BBQ Restaurants in Seoul": Namyeongdo..

Hello, food lovers! Welcome back to Hidden Gem Seoul, your ultimate guide to the most delicious and trendy spots in Seoul. 💎Today, we are taking a little detour from traditional Korean food. If you ever find yourself craving a proper, mouth-watering American sandwich while traveling or living in Korea, we have found exactly what you need. Located in the bustling streets of Gangnam, 'Wheat & Mea..