Melt-in-your-mouth jokbal, a tabletop burner that keeps every bite warm, and smoky baby octopus udon made this Seomyeon dinner a family hit. Here’s what we loved at Joksimdang, from the thoughtful service to the sauces worth trying.
A hearty soup lunch spot by day and a cozy drinking spot by night, Papyeongok in Myeongji had me joking that three bottles of soju would disappear here. Come for the rich haejangguk and flame-grilled blood sausage; stay for the craft makgeolli and genuinely thoughtful hospitality.
Looking for a great Hwangridan-gil restaurant in Gyeongju, South Korea? This honest Chwihyang Gaok review covers the tender braised beef short ribs, refreshing yukhoe mulhoe, reservation tips, and the surprisingly good arancini that makes this place stand out.