1. Korea House
I chose a royal feast and performance. I suggest at least 1.5 hours for the dinner + 1 hour performance. Even though I booked 7pm, I wisely arrive earlier at 6.15pm & was promptly showed to my table. The show started at 8pm. The amount of time is just right. There was prawns, scallop, abalone, fish, beef for the basic set even though the menu stated looked very simple.
2. Myeongdong Kyoja
Dumplings in their genius simplicity, with super thin outside shell, perfectly balanced fillings and fine transition from outside until the core. It is probably the most common and typical fillings, yet it is the best blend of tastes I have ever tasted in a dumpling. I cannot overstate my high recommendation of the dumplings for anyone – from gourmand to a soul looking for a tender taste of mother’s-like kitchen.
3. Maple Tree House
The Korean premium aged beef is absolutely a must try. Eat it immediately while it’s hot as it melts in your mouth. The jumbo short-rib soup is perfectly done and the soup is delicious. Prices are fair compared to other locations and portions are filling. This place is a must if you’re looking for somewhere to take a bite.
4. 853
Excellent Korean bbq where the waiter grilled the meat for you at the table. Really good meat! All meat is pork, we especially enjoyed the pork chin and shoulder. The staff spoke English and made sure that we knew what we were doing.
5. Kyochon Chicken Dongdaemun
A famous brand of deep fried chicken in Korea, many local and tourists come here for deep fried chicken, it is quite good to have it with beer. Takeaway and dining in were also available, it opens 24 hours. The chicken was cooked after order made, a long waiting time up to 30 minutes is needed. For dining in, there will be some snacks available before the chicken ready, but for takeaway, you can just sit here to wait a long time or you can walk around nearby.
6. Migabon
Tasty porridge for brunch if you are at Myeongdong area. They around 10 different flavors to choose from. And it will be served really hot and stays hot to the end. Located at the 2nd floor and don’t get confused with the queue at the ground floor. Walk up the stairs and there may be a queue if crowded.
7. Tosokchon Samgyetang
Absolutely the best ginseng chicken. Very thick broth, awesome flavor. Long queues but quick turn around time and a spacious are. The glutinous rice is soaked completely in flavor as it wrapped entire ginseng in it.
8. Sinseon Seolleongtang Myeongdong
Order the Tri-Seolnongtang and the Dubuyachae Seolnongtang. The soup had the nice fragrance of the ox and was lightly seasoned. The restaurant is open 24 hours but the restaurant is still bustling with the customer and the staff was friendly.
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