Where I Eat Near Seongsu Station: Korean BBQ, Gukbap, Tuna and Lunch
I work in Seongsu, in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, so most of my meals here are weekday lunches and after-work dinners with
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Seoul restaurant reviews from a local family. Most are around Seongsu, Konkuk University, Jamsil and Bangi-dong in Songpa. You’ll find gopchang, gukbap, samgyeopsal, tuna sashimi, lamb skewers and tteokbokki. There are also reviews of Garak Market and a few spots in Lotte World Mall. Each review has our own photos, menu prices and directions.
Hermoso Beauty Cafe Lotte World Mall: Rainbow Cake After Dinner in Jamsil
Hermoso Beauty Cafe on the 6th floor of Lotte World Mall: rainbow cake, chocolate cake and choux after dinner in Jamsil, with menu prices.
Tandata Near Dunchon Market: Hanwoo Rib-Eye at a Butcher’s Barbecue
A market detour into Tandata Korean BBQ at Dunchon Market: same-day hanwoo ribeye at a butcher’s price, pork belly, grilled noodles, and beef packed to go.
Jinseong Hanu Gopchang Bangi: Korean Beef Gopchang in Songpa
Jinseong Hanu Gopchang (진성한우곱창) is a Korean beef intestine barbecue restaurant, and its Bangi branch is in Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul.
Tunatori Konkuk Review: Maguro Yukhoe and Yakitori in Seoul
Tunatori (츠나토리) near Konkuk University Station: maguro yukhoe for 15,000 won, tsukune with egg yolk and a myeongran altang to finish.
Dalnimine Seongsu Review: Spam, Fried Eggs and Jeyuk Bokkeum
Dalnimine (달님이네) is a small home-style lunch restaurant on Achasan-ro 13-gil in Seongsu, Seoul, with a handwritten menu of set
Geumbyeol Maekju Bangi Review: Tomato Pastang and Samonim Gambas
Geumbyeol Maekju Bangi delivers a packed retro Korean pub experience in Seoul’s Bangi-dong. Dive into tomato haejang pastang, samonim gambas, sweet french toast, and lemon draft beer in one unforgettable night.
Petit Chlo Jamsil: Mascarpone Tiramisu in the Bangi-dong Food Alley
Petit Chlo Jamsil is a handmade cake cafe in Bangi-dong with tiramisu, cream latte, plushies, and the coziest European vibe we’ve found in Seoul.
Jjimagi Bangi Review: Steamed Clams and Haejang Ramyeon for Two
Jjimagi Jamsil Bangi serves a loaded Korean seafood steamer with abalone, scallops, and the best haejang ramyeon we’ve had in a Seoul food alley.