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Where to Eat - South Korea
Seoul
Korean food is said to be spicy with rice, vegetables, soup and fish
being their staple diet. The national dish is Kimchi which is nothing
but fermented vegetables. Seoul, in general, is not short on restaurants
and you can find places which serve Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Middle
Eastern food delicacies. You will have a hard time in deciding in what
to eat. For a good meal you need shell out something around 5000 to
15000 Won.
TGI Friday’s (American) at Daehangno is an American restaurant
chain with 12 locations across Seoul. It is famous for Jack Daniel’s
chicken and steak. The atmosphere is a cheerful one with a good
selection of wines and beers.
Richemont Bakery (bakery) in Hongkik offers European breakfast
for 3500 Ringgits. It also sells breads, chocolates and ice lollies.
Eunhasoo Dinner Buffet (Korean, European) at Sejong Hotel in
Myeong-Dong is a place where you can have good Korean and European food.
The varieties include beef ribs, barbecue pork, oxtail soup, Kimchi
pizza and others. The surroundings are also nice.
Top Cloud Restaurant and Bar (Korean, French, Fusion) in Jung-Gu
is a real top class eatery. Situated on top floor of the tower it offers
a marvelous view at night. The place is trifle expensive with a coffee
coming at 12000 Ringgits. There is live Jazz also. And don’t forget to
visit the bathroom at least once. Just go there and you will know why.
Memories (German) at Itaewon is an authentic German eatery
running for the last 10 years. Solid soups, steaks and German beer are
the hot favorites here.
Agio (Italian) at Hongik is a place for salads pastas and thin
crusted pizzas.
Hoejeonchobap (Japanese) at Gwanghwamun is well known for
Japanese style raw fish items. The food here is expensive as it is
downtown area.
Taco (Mexican) is at Itaewon is a favorite haunt among the
foreigners for the burritos.
Ali Baba (Middle Eastern) at Itaewon is known for Egyptian food. The
portions are small but the pitta bread is particularly delicious.
Noryangjin Fish Market Restaurants are traditional style restaurants specializing in sea foods. They serve raw fish, spicy soups with octopus, steamed crabs, blue crabs etc. But it’s better to stay away from sannakji which is live baby octopus.
The above-mentioned are some of the best eateries in Seoul but there are
hundreds more which can serve reasonably good food.
Busan
B&C Bakery (downtown Busan) is famous for pastries, cakes,
espressos and light meals.
Angel Hotel Coffee Shop (Seomyeon) offers a breakfast of rice and
Kimchi or bacon and eggs.
Myeongseong Chobap (Downtown Busan) is a Japanese restaurant
which offers Korean raw fish set menu. It is located 100m north of the
Tower Hotel with ‘Sushi’ written on the signboard.
Beomtae Sonjjajang (Seomyeon) is a shady looking place that
serves up some excellent food. The spicy seafood soup and sweet-and-sour
fried pork are brilliant to say the least.
Gaemi Jip (Downtown Busan) is specially known for its octopus
stew, a fiery dish that can make the customers sweat, so beverages
should be kept handy.
Daegu
Gangsan Myeonok (Central Daegu) is one of the oldest
establishments that provide decent food.
Seokryujip (Suseong-Gu) is a happening place for goat and dog
meat. It is situated right behind the gas station.
Gwangju
Yeongmi (city center) is one of the many duck restaurants
situated along Hyundai Department store. The food is good and mainly
Korean though the decorations are below par.
Yero (Chungjang Shopping Precinct Area) is a homely restaurant
and is famous for side dishes and wraps.
Jeju-Si
Daebokseong (Chiseongno Shopping Precinct) is famous for Japanese
style sushi and sea bream soup.
Bagdad Café (Sinsan Park Area) is a restaurant that has more
novelty and character than all the restaurants put together. The
curries, naan breads and mango lassi are all good and this place is
thronged by all.
E-Mart Food Court (Chiseongno Shopping Precinct) on the 5th floor
is a great place for sushi, kebabs and spare ribs.
El Paso (Chiseongno Shopping Precinct) offers authentic Mexican
food with beers, tequila and all.
I Want Pizza (SW Jeju-Si) is a takeaway near the bus terminal
where you get 13 inch pizzas.
Jeil Hyangto Eumsik (Chiseongno Shopping Precinct) is a seafood restaurant opposite E-Mart. The prices and replicas of the food available inside are shown outside.
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