해물파전; Haemul Pajeon; Seafood scallion pancake

A seafood variant of Pajeon, (해물;Haemul) is the Korean word for seafood. Usually a side dish or an appetizer, Pajeon literally means green onion (파;Pa) pancake (저;Jeon). Various seafood such as squid, clams, oysters and shrimps are added. As the name suggests, it is made from a batter of green onions, flour and eggs and then pan-fried with oil. Many Koreans like to enjoy Pajeon with a Korean alcoholic beverage (막걸리; Makgeolli)

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Name: Nakseo Pajeon 낙서파전
Where: 319-40 Huigyeong-dong, Dongdaemun-gu 
Phone: 02-968-6019
Hours: 2PM - 2AM

파전; Pajeon; Scallion pancake

Usually a side dish or an appetizer, Pajeon literally means green onion (파;Pa) pancake (전;Jeon). As the name suggests, it is made from a batter of green onions, flour and eggs. A variety of Pajeon can be found. Many Koreans like to enjoy Pajeon with a Korean alcoholic beverage (막걸리; Makgeolli).

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Name: Gwangjang Market 광장시장
Where: 6-1 Yeji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jungno 5-ga Station)
Hours: 9AM - 6PM

씨앗멸치주먹밥; Ssiatmyeolchi Jumokbap; Anchovy Onigiri

A snack made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), mixed with soy sauce (간장; Ganjang), sesame, sesame oil, black pepper, butter, garlic, sugar and anchovy (멸치). The ingredients are well mixed and molded into a ball or triangle shape before being wrapped in seaweed sheets (김).

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Name: Pomato 포마토
Website: http://www.pomato.co.kr/

참치주먹밥; Chamchi Jumokbap; Tuna Onigiri

A snack made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), mixed with soy sauce (간장; Ganjang), sesame, sesame oil, black pepper, butter, garlic, sugar and tuna (참치). The ingredients are well mixed and molded into a ball or triangle shape before being wrapped in seaweed sheets (김).

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Name: Pomato 포마토
Website: http://www.pomato.co.kr/

김치주먹밥; Kimchi Jumokbap, Kimchi Onigiri

A snack made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), mixed with soy sauce (간장; Ganjang), sesame, sesame oil, black pepper, butter, garlic, sugar and Kimchi (김치). The ingredients are well mixed and molded into a ball or triangle shape before being wrapped in seaweed sheets (김).

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Name: Pomato 포마토
Website: http://www.pomato.co.kr/

야채김밥; YaccheKimbap; Vegetable seaweed rice rolls

A vegetable variant of the popular and common snack 김밥(Kimbap) made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), wrapped and rolled in seaweed sheets, Kim (김). The rice is lightly seasoned with sesame oil and salt. Ingredients that are commonly rolled in the center are eggs, cucumber, carrots, pickled radish Danmuji (단무지) and spinach.

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Name: Pomato 포마토
Website: http://www.pomato.co.kr/

소고기김밥; SogogiKimbap; Beef seaweed rice rolls

A beef (소고기)variant of the popular and common snack 김밥(Kimbap) made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), wrapped and rolled in seaweed sheets, Kim (김). The rice is lightly seasoned with sesame oil and salt. Ingredients that are commonly rolled in the center are eggs, cucumber, carrots, pickled radish Danmuji (단무지) and beef.

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Name: Pomato 포마토
Website: http://www.pomato.co.kr/

치즈김밥; Cheese Kimbap; Cheese seaweed rice rolls

A cheese (치즈) variant of the popular and common snack 김밥(Kimbap) made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), wrapped and rolled in seaweed sheets, Kim (김). The rice is lightly seasoned with sesame oil and salt. Ingredients that are commonly rolled in the center are eggs, cucumber, carrots, pickled radish Danmuji (단무지) and cheese.

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Name: Pomato 포마토
Website: http://www.pomato.co.kr/

참치김밥; Chamchi Kimbap; Tuna seaweed rice rolls

A tuna (참치)variant of the popular and common snack 김밥(Kimbap) made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), wrapped and rolled in seaweed sheets, Kim (김). The rice is lightly seasoned with sesame oil and salt. Ingredients that are commonly rolled in the center are eggs, cucumber, carrots, pickled radish Danmuji (단무지) and tuna.

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Name: Pomato 포마토
Website: http://www.pomato.co.kr/

김치김밥; Kimchi Kimbap; Kimchi seaweed rice rolls

A Kimchi (김치) variant of the popular and common snack 김밥(Kimbap) made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), wrapped and rolled in seaweed sheets, Kim (김). The rice is lightly seasoned with sesame oil and salt. Ingredients that are commonly rolled in the center are eggs, cucumber, carrots, pickled radish Danmuji (단무지) and Kimchi.

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Name: Pomato 포마토
Website: http://www.pomato.co.kr/

돼지갈비; Dwaeji galbi; Pork Ribs

Pork ribs are marinated with rice wine, sesame oil, soy sauce (Ganjang 간장), garlic, black pepper, ginger and sugar. The meat is than grilled to perfection with its bones and tenderloins still attached. The cooked meat is usually dabbed with a thick spicy paste Ssamjang (쌈장) and wrapped with a variety of leafy greens.

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Name: WooSung Galbi 우성갈비
Where: Seoul, Jung-gu, Shindang3-dong 372-40 (Yaksu Station)
Phone: 02-2231-6722
Hours: 2PM – 2AM

Name: New Seoul Restaurant 새서울식당\
Where: Seoul, Nowon-gu, Sanggye-dong 726-1, 2nd floor (Nowon Station)
Phone: 02-939-3343
Hours: 2:30AM – 11PM

갈비탕; Galbitang; Short ribs soup

One of the Korean favorites  This soup is made with beef short ribs simmered for 4 - 5 hours with daikon, the soft ribs are then seasoned with scallions, soy sauce Ganjang (간장), garlic, pepper, sesame oil and salt. The fatty oil is removed and the soup is simmered again before serving.

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Name: Old School Seoul Bulgogi 옛맛서울불고기
Where: Seoul, Mapo-gu, Sangsu-dong 115 (Sangsu station, Gwangheungchang station)
Phone: 070-4090-9371
Hours: 12PM to 2AM

Name: Budnamujip 버드나무집
Website: http://www.budnamujip.com/intro/index.asp

김치찌개; Kimchi Jjigae; Kimchi stew

This is one of the most common stews found in Korea. Usually spicy, well-fermented Kimchi is the primary ingredient of this stew. It is often cooked with Tofu, onions, garlic, scallions and hot pepper paste. A dash of sugar and salt are also added to balance the taste. In some Kimchi stews, pork or seafood can also be found.

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Name: Namsan Kimchi Jjigae 남산 김치찌개
Where: 527 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Noksapyeong station)
Phone: 02-794-2458
Hours: 5AM - 10PM

Name: GwangHwaMoon House 광화문집
Where: 43 Dangju-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Gwanghwamun Station)
Phone: 02-739-7737
Hours: 9AM - 10PM

Name: Guldari Siktang 굴다리식당
Where: 181-45 Dohwa-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Gongdeok station)
Phone: 02-712-0066

김밥; Kimbap; Seaweed rice rolls

A popular and common snack made from steamed rice, Bap (밥), wrapped and rolled in seaweed sheets, Kim (김). The rice is lightly seasoned with sesame oil and salt. Ingredients that are commonly rolled in the center are cucumber, carrots, pickled radish Danmuji (단무지), imitation crab meat, eggs, fishcake and tuna salad. Many variations of the Kimbap exists today.

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Name: Kimbap Cheonguk 김밥천국
Website: www.kimbabchunkuk.co.kr

Name: Gimgane 김가네
Website: http://www.gimgane.co.kr/

비빔밥; Bibimbap; Mixed rice

A popular cuisine, this is a steamed rice dish that is commonly served with spinach, mushrooms, beansprouts, seaweed, bellflower roots (Doraji; 도라지), daikon, cucumber and egg. Different kinds of meat could also be found in different variations of Bibimbap. Chili pepper paste (Gochujang; 고추장) is usually added. Mix well before eating.

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Name: Gogung 고궁
Where: 38 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Anguk station)
Phone: 02-736-3211

Name: Bibigo 비비고
Website: http://www.bibigo.co.kr/KOR/index.aspp

갈비찜; Galbijjim; Braised beef short ribs

Typically eaten during traditional festivals such as Chuseok (추석) and Seollal (설날), this cuisine is made of beef short ribs. Soy sauce Ganjang (간장), sesame oil, scallions, garlic, pepper, rice wine, sesame oil, ginger, honey and sugar are used to braise the meat on a mid-flame. Chestnuts, potatoes and mushrooms may also be added. It is a favorite due to its tender, sweet and succulent flavor.

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Name: Seochomyeonok 서초면옥
Where: Seocho-gu, Seocho-dong 1557-7 (Seocho Station/Gyodae Station)
Phone: 02-522-1422
Hours: 10:30AM – 10PM

Name: Gangnammyeonok 강남면옥
Where: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Shinsa-dong 588-9 (Apgujeong Station)
Phone: 02-3446-5539
Hours: 9AM – 10PM

닭갈비; Dakgalbi; Stir-fried spicy chicken

Diced chicken marinated in spicy chili pepper paste (Gochujang; 고추장) is stir-fried with cabbage, green onions, sweet potato, onions, scallions and cylinder shaped Korean rice cakes (Tteok; 떡)  in a large cast iron pan at the table. Steamed rice (밥,Bap) is later then added and stir-fried with the remaining sauce in the pan. While the chicken can be eaten on its own, some people prefer to wrap it up with the leafy greens.

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Name: Chuncheonjip Dakgalbi Makguksu 춘천집닭갈비막국
Where: 57-8 Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu Seoul South Korea (Sinchon Station)
Phone: 02-325-2361
Hours: 10AM-6PM

Name: Yoogane 유가네
Where: 66-6 Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (Myeongdong Station)
Phone: 02-775-3392

소갈비/쇠갈비/양념갈비/불갈비; Sogalbi/Soegalbi/YangnyeomGalbi/Bulgalbi; Beef ribs

Simply called Galbi (갈비) the ribs are marinated with rice wine, sesame oil, soy sauce (Ganjang 간장), garlic, black pepper, ginger and sugar. The meat is than grilled to perfection over fire to be known as Bulgalbi 불갈비. The meat is usually dabbed with a thick spicy paste Ssamjang (쌈장) and wrapped with a variety of leafy greens.

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Name: Sutbul Mapo Galbi 숯불마포갈비
Where: Seoul, Songpa-gu, Jamsil-dong 188-11 (Shincheon Station)
Phone: 02-3431-9411
Time: 4PM – 2PM

Name: Mapo Sutbul Galbi 마포숯불갈비
Where: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Nonhyeon-dong 62-6 (Apgujeong Station)
Phone: 02-516-1522
Time: 24 hours

불고기; Bulgogi; Grilled marinated beef

Made from thin slices of beef marinated with pepper, garlic, soy sauce Ganjang (간장), sesame oil, mushrooms and vegetables. Traditionally grilled, it can also be pan cooked. The meat is usually dabbed with a thick spicy paste Ssamjang (쌈장) and wrapped with a variety of leafy greens.

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Name: Bulgogi Brothers 불고기 브라더스
Website: http://bulgogibros.com/

Name: Byeokje Galbi 벽제갈비
Where: Seoul, Songpa-gu, Bangi-dong 205-8 (Bangi Station)
Phone: 02-415-5522
Hours: 11AM – 10PM

삼계탕; Samgyetang; Ginseng Chicken Soup

Traditionally served during summer to replenish lost nutrients caused by excessive physical demands during the hottest season, this soup is believed to help prevent physical ailments.

A whole young chicken is stuffed with sweet glutinous rice. Usually, it is then boiled with ginseng roots, garlic, jujubes, ginger and onions. Sometimes, medicinal herbs would be added. Depending on the restaurant, complimentary Ginseng wine Insamju (인삼주) would be served. The flesh of a well-cooked chicken can be easily teared apart and is usually dipped in salt and pepper

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Name: Tosokchon 토속촌
Where:  85-1 Chebu-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Gyeongbokgung station)
Phone: 02-737-7444
Hours: Daily 10am - 10pm