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Kimbab Chunguk (Kimbab Heaven): I love the Don Kas (Katsu Don) here!

by Hmmmm

Kimbab Chunguk is a South Korean Institution. It is an omnipresent restaurant (Shik Dang). It is in virtually EVERY neighbourhood of Seoul and the other Major cities, and present in different degrees in the smaller centres. Its franchised out so the menu and prices sometimes differ, But never too much.Another interesting thing about Kimbab Chunguk is that Many copies of the franchise have turned up like Kimbab Chingu (Kimbab Friend - in the same font as the original) This restaurant is obviously most famous for Kimbab... All kinds.But I like it for it Korean Style Katsu Don; Don Kase (cooked differently from the Japanese Katsu Don - although essentially the same thing). Only 4000 wonI also like the Kimbab Chunguk Cheese Ramyeon (ramen) for a staggering 2500 won ($2).Great after drinking, on the way home.

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SHINCHON BUL DDAK (Shichon Fire Chicken): This is not for the Faint Hearted.

by Hmmmm

This restaurant is quickly becoming a chain. It started off in the back streets of the Shinchon Labyrinth. Nothing more than a pub with Chicken kebabs, and Chicken Kalbi (gui not ddak Kalbi)And now its popping up all over the place. Its on the rampage, and along with it are the queues of punters who are just dying to be punished.The newest one that I've found is in Daehangro (Hyehwa) on the small strip towards Sunggyeounggwan University, out exit #4.It was packed to bits with customers, with punters waiting outside in the wings. This high patron turn over kills the ambience. However if you frequent the one in Shinchon, and go in the afternoon for an early dinner, that ambience is significantly better; feeling somewhat like a tidy, family owned chicken hof. The Dish of repute is Bul Ddak Kalbi with Nurungji and beer. Nurungji according to my friend is a "STUPID IDEA" and he may be right,...

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Wang Sam Gyeob - Gyodae Jung mun Jom: The Best Wine Sam Gyeob Sal in Lower Seoul. YUM

by Hmmmm

Sam Gyeob Sal is a Korean Institution, and it is a pretty mean we combination to bit. I am a big fan.Sam Gyeob Sal isn't that flash. Its Pork ribs, But the lower part, and even some of the abdominal part. So it is quite fatty, and not for you if you like to eat rabbit food. But if you like Mean meals, then by all means chow down.The meat is cooked on a hot grill a 'Bul Pan' in front of you. and it is eaten with a number of Panjan or 'side dishes' like Maneul (Garlic), Gotchu (Chilli Peppers), DooBoo (Tofu), Gaeran jiggae (Egg Stew) and Samjang (a spicy soy bean sauce), and Saengchu (Lettuce) and Caetnip (Sesame leaves). When the meat is cooked put whatever panjan you want with the meat on a lettuce leaf, roll it up like a stuffed vine leaf and eat it up. It really is good. Koreans always drink alcohol (Usually Soju) with Sam Gyeob Sal. Its raison d'etre is to help you get drunk. So eat...

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Nara: A Novel Experience: Ropadayaki

by Hmmmm

As far as I know a Ropadayaki is a Japanese style Tavern. Traditionally they sold Sake of different descriptions, and various rice wines. But these days the alcohol being perveyed is much more diverse.Give a Ropadayaki a try. They are great places to get yourself slowly drunk with some friends.Dress nicely. It is sort of expected. All the other people around you will be somewhat smartly dressed. Ropadayaki are immensely popular in Korea, especially with the professional crowd. Nopadayaki are essentially pubs, but they also offer food. Tasty dishes like Chicken Teriyaki Kebabs, Teriyaki grilled Tuna, Fish cakes and soup. Barbecued Squid, octopus and many many other fancies from the big blue. Korean Ropadayaki also sell in addition to Japanese 'sul' (alcohol), korean as well; including Dongdong Ju (rice wine), Cheon Guk, Baek Seju, Sansachon (fruit Rice wines), Soju and Beer (both...

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Korean Style Shabu Shabu: A Favourite of Mine.

by Hmmmm

Tradition and folklore tell us that Shabu Shabu cooking dates back to the 13th Century and Genghis Khan. As he built his power and became ruler of Mongolia, Khan assembled a massive and highly-organized army.As he widened his domination throughout China and Eurasia, his army was constantly on the move. He developed "hot pot" or Shabu Shabu form of cooking as a way to feed his troops. The hungry troops would gather around a large pot of boiling water and dip their thinly sliced meat into the pot. Purpose of the "hot pot" was to feed the troops efficiently, nutritiously, and to save on the army's limited fuel resources. By using thinly sliced meat, troops were able to cook the meat very quickly and efficiently absorbing all of the nutrition of the meat.The "hot pot" method of cooking survived over the centuries in different regions of China and went through many changes as time passed...

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Shinchon Seot Bul Kal Bi. ( with Free Guk Su ): Oem Cheong Mus hi Saeyo !!!

by Hmmmm

* BTW (Guk Su is Noodle Soup).Anyway, Shinchon has a Famous Kalbi Alley. On eof the places that I like is called Seot Bul Kal bi...Its a goody. And apart from cheap cook your own fare, as "service" you get to slurp some delicious noodles afterwards for afters...As far as I am concern a little anything for nothing is fabulous.The other goodie about this place is that its a Stone's throw from a cool little bar, whose name is unknown to most.... But most call it the bar, know it from its old name: Norae Hannun Saramdul (which means 'the people that can sing') Much better than just the bar huh! ^.~ This restaurant has So Kalbi sal (beef ribs), LA Kalbi (Cross sliced beef ribs) Yang Nyom (Seasoned) but it seems that this establishments specialty is Duigi Kalbi (Seasoned Pork Ribs).By the way please forgive the poor pic. I took it when I was rather drunk on my phone. Yes We all know that you...

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Try a "moms" cafe: If you are near a military post...

by Badger23

Around practically every military post is a "Moms" restaurant. Not exactly a restaurant chain, rather a group of individuals that cater to young soldiers needs, like fried octopus and coffee after a hard night of drinking. These ladies are great, they will wake up any time of the night to cook you anything on the menu. Really cool people. Cheese Ramen, Beef Ramen and Chicken on a stick. Trust me, they take these dishes to a whole other level.

McDonald: "Juck" food EVERY kids like

by ghweeh

If you can't think of a reason why I categorise this as GREAT food, picture this --We arrived in Seoul - Incheon International Airport around 5am and were feeling tired and hungry. With only a couple of small café around and the only hot food insight is McDonald - what would your choice be???I definitely had not counted this to be our first meal on our first day in Korea! Hot tea/coffee and everything goes...

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by ghweeh

I can't really pin down any particularly resturant which served great food since travelling in a guided tour; we ate what we were served! But this small cafe where we had the Korea Fried Rice (I hope I got the name correct) was fanastic!!! One of the best meal throughout our entire trip. Next to the Korea barbeque meat we had on the same night and udon for breakfast on our last day. Like what we told the guide - she save the best for last!!

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NOLBOOJIP Restaurant: Excellent Experience

by jjasmine

It's typical korean traditional dishes with many different kind of food on the table at the same time.And this restaurant also have a korean folk music performance twice a day at lunch hour 12:30-14:30 &dinner time,19:00-21:00 All of them.

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