To us, the capital of South Korea kiiiind of feels like the capital of the world. Brimming with karaoke bars, fantastic museums and insanely good food, this city is the kind of place you'll never be bored.
Having a Korean BBQ in Seoul is the equivalent of having a bagel in NYC or a slice of margarita in Milan. Visiting a Korean BBQ restaurant is necessary to fulfil your experience in the city and to please your taste buds. 853 is a classic, laidback spot that serves exquisite meats and veggies for an authentic barbecue. You will probably never recover after trying their pork belly.
Fermentation-forward is the approach of Mukjung, which serves modern twists to traditional Korean dining. Chef Austin Kang creates a menu guided upon health and wellbeing; tofu hummus is served with a pickled apricot extract and conch escargot is topped with a mint pesto and crumble.
Built around traditional Korean food inspired by owner, Pak Mogua's mother, Parc is the ideal, chic address for a lunch after visiting the Leeum Museum. On the menu are homestyle Korean comfort meals with a set menu which changes daily according to the season.