TOP 5 TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH KOREA!

TOP 5 TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH KOREA!

Korea is a very busy country with thousands of new businesses opening daily and closing too. Especially the restaurants, so if a restaurant in Korea has stood the test of time, the food there is bound to be exceptional.

  • Bongwoori Korean Fine Dining 

The old restaurant is ranked best 30 restaurants within Seoul's on Asia Best Dining Awards. Bongwoori is one of the greatest and fine dining restaurants which have been run by two of the most famous Korean master chefs since 1997. 

Bongwoori is a place where many celebrities, politicians, and other stars visit very often. It also has been featured in 'The Grande Chef' comic book and all over 3.5 million copies was sold.

Tosokchon Samgyetang

This is a very popular ginseng chicken soup restaurant that serves up a stew made of hand-made ground grains which are very healthy and tasty. This is so famous that people have to wait in long queues. The dish is called Samgyetang and Tosokchon Samgyetang restaurant is considered legendary for this dish. Tosokchon Samgyetang is one of the most popular Korean restaurants in common as well. Just come here nearby at 11 AM if you want to get a seat quickly. Expect also seem to sit on the floor with pillows. Don't believe us? Come and check by yourself ;)

Balwoo Gongyang 

Balwoo Gongyang is famous for temple food which is based on vegetarian principles. The food here is strictly vegan and Buddhist: Which simply means no meat and seafood. So if you are vegetarian then this place is a must-visit place for you. Spices such as garlic and onions are also not used here, instead, the food is flavored with temple-made fermented sauces and fresh organic vegetables, Balwoo Gongyang serves very delicate and delicious food. This is an authentic Buddhist temple food place where alcohol is also not allowed. 

 Jingogae 

This place is famous for its braised beef ribs and spicy marinated crabs! Korean people go crazy for the juicy tender ribs and the spicy crabs marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce. One of the unique places in Korea is this Jingogae restaurant.

Parkdaegamne

This is one of those restaurants which is open 24/7. According to some news channels, Parkdaegamne serves some of the best galbi tangs in Seoul. You can visit here after clubbing or have lunch while shopping in Cheongdam, you are always welcome. Also, we suggest you should try the Korean BBQ here. By the way, the staff didn’t speak English at all, so please don't even dare to. 

 

Comment down below and let us know which one you wanna try out first?

Author  Barsha Das

 

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