Curator’s Pick
Museo
Museo is a creative fusion Korean restaurant located near Yangjae Station. It offers a diverse dining experience, ranging from a premium Korean set menu (baekban) for lunch to an elegant signature tasting course and a luxurious VIP king crab course for dinner. The restaurant is highly acclaimed for its inventive dishes, such as tender braised beef short ribs (sogalbi-jjim), North Korean-style steamed chicken, and a unique potato-shredded ice cream, all of which can be beautifully paired with curated traditional Korean liquors.
Fusion Korean Dining
Venetti
Venetti is an elegant and upscale Italian restaurant located near Sinnonhyeon Station in the vibrant Gangnam area. Boasting a spacious main hall and private dining rooms, it serves as an ideal venue for celebratory gatherings, group dinners, and special occasions. The menu features exquisite dishes prepared with premium ingredients, including Hanwoo Beef Carpaccio, Truffle Porcini Risotto, and Hanwoo Striploin Steak, all of which pair beautifully with their extensive selection of wine, draft beer, and coffee.
Italian food
Monarch Bistro
Monarch Bistro is a stunning waterfront restaurant located on the 3rd floor of Merry Monarch at Jamwon Hangang Park. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Han River, making it an exceptional destination for romantic dates, family gatherings, or casual brunch. The diverse menu features Western favorites including premium steaks, fresh pasta, risotto, and a variety of brunch options, with the Provence Salad and Tomato Mozzarella Pasta being local favorites. It is also well-known for being a pet-friendly venue.
Western food
Ugomi
Ugomi is a sophisticated modern fine dining restaurant located in the trendy area of Mapo-gu. Reinterpreting traditional Korean flavors with contemporary culinary techniques, it offers a beautifully structured course meal that transitions seamlessly from amuse-bouche to dessert. Featuring a sleek interior with intimate counter seating and private dining rooms, it is an exceptional destination for romance, special anniversaries, or important gatherings.
Modern Korean Fine Dining
Sutimoon
Sutimoon is a premium modern Korean dining restaurant in Yeouido that reinterprets traditional Korean flavors with a focus on charcoal grilling. The restaurant offers a refined multi-course experience featuring high-quality seasonal ingredients prepared over an open flame, creating a sophisticated harmony of smoky aromas and elegant presentation. Its chic, dark-toned interior provides an exclusive atmosphere, making it a perfect destination for business meetings or special celebrations.
Modern Korean Dining
Gogigul Yeongdeungpo
Gogigul Yeongdeungpo is a cozy charcoal-grilled meat restaurant where you can enjoy premium aged Korean beef and pork at an intimate bar-style counter.
All seating is arranged around a bar table, allowing the chef to personally grill and serve each cut to perfection. Their signature dish is juicy, tender pork neck, along with popular cuts like sirloin, pork belly, and special textured cuts.
Korean food
Bada Yakbang Yongsan
Bada Yakbang Yongsan is a highly popular izakaya and bistro located in the trendy Yongridan-gil area. It specializes in Korean-style aged sashimi (sukseonghoe), carefully prepared to deliver deep umami and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Alongside their signature sashimi platters, they offer highly praised creative dishes like Mackerel Bong Sushi and Monkfish Liver Salted Gimbap. With a neat interior and a great selection of drinks, it is an excellent place for casual dates or evening gatherings.
Japanese food
De Foret Wine & Bistro Yongsan
De Foret Wine & Bistro is a hidden gem nestled in a quiet alley of Yongsan, renowned for its sophisticated and natural ambiance. It offers an exceptional dining experience with a great selection of wines that perfectly complement its signature dishes, such as tender steak and savory pasta. With its carefully curated music and stylish interior, it is the perfect spot for a romantic date or a memorable evening gathering.
Wine Bistro
The Place COEX
The Place COEX is a trendy Italian casual dining restaurant famous for its signature "Bomb Pizza," which offers an exciting visual experience as it is set aflame right at your table. Located inside Starfield COEX Mall, it features a modern and spacious interior, making it an ideal spot for dates or gatherings. Guests can enjoy a variety of delicious pasta, risotto, and Milanese-style dishes in a vibrant atmosphere.
Italian Dining
Paldang Jokbal
Paldang Jokbal is a beloved dining spot renowned for its premium quality braised pig's trotters (Jokbal). Using only carefully selected domestic pork and fresh ingredients, the meat boasts a tender and chewy texture with rich, savory flavors. It's a perfect destination for both hearty meals and late-night drinking sessions, offering generous portions and a comforting dining experience.
Korean food
Mutan
Mutan COEX is a premium Chinese restaurant famous for its luxurious ingredients and generous portions. Signature dishes include the Truffle Steak Jajangmyeon, featuring thick cuts of beef with an intense truffle aroma, and the incredibly thick Macaron Menbosha. With no break time, it offers a perfect spot to enjoy high-quality Chinese cuisine anytime during your visit to Starfield COEX Mall.
Chinese food
Snack Bar Sage
Snack Bar Sage (Eobu Bar) is an izakaya known for its fresh seafood and carefully aged sashimi. The sashimi, prepared with ingredients sourced daily from the market, offers deep umami and refined flavors. Guests can enjoy an immersive experience at the U-shaped counter, where the chef presents and explains each dish, with the omakase-style aged sashimi being especially popular.
Japanese food
Liquortation
Liquortation is a stylish bar and dining spot in Sinsa where you can enjoy a curated selection of cocktails and dishes in a relaxed, modern setting. Signature drinks are crafted with balance and creativity, while the food menu offers a variety of flavorful plates that pair well with alcohol. With its trendy interior and lively yet intimate atmosphere, it’s an ideal place for casual drinks, dates, or evening gatherings.
Dining Bar
37.5 Signature
37.5 Signature is a modern brunch dining café where you can enjoy a wide variety of Western-style dishes made with fresh ingredients. Signature items include French toast, lemon pancakes, and gourmet black burgers, while dishes like omelet rice, pasta, and soups are also well-loved. The menu is generous and comforting without being overly heavy, highlighting the quality of the ingredients, and the bright, stylish interior creates a warm and inviting dining experience.
Brunch
Crab 52
Crab52 & Shabu52 is a premium seafood buffet located in COEX, Samseong-dong, perfect for special occasions. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat seafood course while taking in panoramic views of Seoul. The clean, upscale interior and attentive service enhance the dining experience, making it an ideal spot for both families and couples.
Premium Seafood Buffet & Shabu-Shabu Restaurant
Wicker Park West
Wicker Park West is a café where you can enjoy a relaxed brunch while overlooking the scenic Seokchon Lake. The vanilla bean latte and Americano are especially popular, while menu items like the salami & prosciutto sandwich and green onion potato soup are also well-loved. With high ceilings, plenty of natural light, and terrace seating, it’s an ideal spot for dates or casual gatherings with friends.
Brunch
Monga
Monga Seokchon Lake is a cozy restaurant near Seokchon Lake where you can enjoy modern French-inspired dishes in a relaxed setting. The menu features a variety of refined plates prepared with seasonal ingredients, offering light yet flavorful combinations. With its clean, modern interior and pleasant terrace seating, it’s a great spot for a casual meal or a quiet date near the lake.
Brunch
Guemguem
Geumgeum Songridan-gil is a modern Korean fusion restaurant in Songridan-gil where you can enjoy creative dishes inspired by traditional Korean ingredients. Signature items include barley doenjang meat noodles (a Korean-style maze soba), perilla-oil whole-wheat noodles, and pollock roe shrimp potato pancake. The clean, modern interior offers both bar seating and table seating, making it a comfortable spot for meals with friends or a casual date.
Korean food
Jikajangin sinsa
Jikhwa Jangin (Sinsa) is a premium charcoal-grill restaurant in Gangnam’s Sinsa-dong, where you can savor a variety of high-quality grilled pork cuts. Their flower neck meat (꽃목살) and aged special pork skewer set are especially popular, while the crispy pork belly and succulent pork cheek also stand out. The flavors are rich and smoky without being overwhelming, accentuating the meat’s natural juiciness and texture. Paired with attentive, professional service, dining here feels both indulgent and refined.
Korean food
Munch
Munch is a cozy Italian-casual dining bar near Samgakji in Yongsan, housed in a renovated home with warm wood and white interiors. Led by a CIA-trained chef from New York, it serves creative Italian-fusion dishes such as Pecorino Cheese Rigatoni with pork jowl and pepper leaves. With limited seating and high demand, reservations are recommended. Perfect for a relaxed yet refined dining experience.
Fusion Italian Dining Bar








































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