South Korea 2026

A collection of 14 places curated by Kathleen

Food, shops, places

Places in this collection

  1. 신사우물갈비

    restaurant

    1531 Buldang-dong, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

    Serves huge portions of spicy Shabu-shabu, good for 3-4 people, Korean level spice.

    신사우물갈비View on Google Maps

  2. 수유전통시장

    attraction

    18 Dobong-ro 67-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Local food market with real Korean prices, cheaper than tourist spots like Myeongdong, try the Tteokbokki, Bungeoppang, and Japchae

    수유전통시장View on Google Maps

  3. Ikseon Chwihyang

    restaurant

    17-32 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

    Korean fusion restaurant combining traditional Hanok with modern, hipster vibes. Balanced Korean touch enhances Western dishes, like the pork belly and rosé pasta.

    Ikseon ChwihyangView on Google Maps

  4. Koriko Cafe

    cafe

    165-7 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Cafe inspired by the Studio Ghibli movie Kiki's Delivery Service. It has two stories with a merch store downstairs and cute decor.

    Koriko CafeView on Google Maps

  5. Hwaro Sanghoe All You Can Eat Pork/Chicken BBQ

    restaurant

    5-23 Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Korean BBQ restaurant in Sinchon, 180 grams of samgyeopsal for ₩8,900, uses charcoal

    Hwaro Sanghoe All You Can Eat Pork/Chicken BBQView on Google Maps

  6. 인생네컷 연남점 (Life4cuts Yeonnam)

    attraction

    South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Yanghwa-ro 23-gil, 34 1층

    Photo booth with giant prints

    인생네컷 연남점 (Life4cuts Yeonnam)View on Google Maps

  7. Neared

    shop

    26-1 Donhwamun-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

    Designer vintage store

    View on Google Maps

  8. Myeongdong Kyoja Main Restaurant

    restaurant

    29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Michelin-recognized restaurant with only four items on the menu, each costing 11,000-12,000 KRW (~$8-9 USD).

    Myeongdong Kyoja Main RestaurantView on Google Maps

  9. Shin Mi Kyung Hongdae Dakgalbi

    restaurant

    31-10 Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    OG dakgalbi spot serving spicy chicken with cheese. Comes with mini chive pancake and self-serve bar with cabbage salad and black sesame sauce. Don't forget to get fried rice at the end.

    Shin Mi Kyung Hongdae DakgalbiView on Google Maps

  10. Obanjang

    restaurant

    20 Gunam-ro 24beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea

    Korean BBQ restaurant, juicy meat, great side dishes, local-favorite vibe, visited by Korean celebrities like Gong Yoo and Park Seo Joon. Perfect spot for dinner before a walk by the beach.

    ObanjangView on Google Maps

  11. COW&PIG Myeongdong

    restaurant

    38-14 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Offers salted pork belly and gochujang pork belly, cooked by staff. Gochujang pork stew and fried rice are also available. Free ice cream for dessert.

    COW&PIG MyeongdongView on Google Maps

  12. Jinmandu

    restaurant

    4-42 Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Korean restaurant known for handmade dumplings and rich, warming broths, serving locals since 1998. Recommends the handmade dumpling tteokguk, the braised beef soup, and a Korean pancake platter paired with makgeolli.

    JinmanduView on Google Maps

  13. Cochon Tonkatsu

    restaurant

    2 Myeongmul 1-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Tonkatsu restaurant with cost effective prices. Single piece is ₩4,000, double piece is ₩6,000, triple piece is ₩8,000.

    Cochon TonkatsuView on Google Maps

  14. Nolman

    restaurant

    24 Aewol-ro 1-gil, Aewol-eup, 특별자치도, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

    Seafood ramyeon with a sea view, sells out by the afternoon, costs ₩12,000

    NolmanView on Google Maps