Seoul in South Korea is not only famous for its Korean dramas, K-pop songs, and Korean stars, but also its great food. The Gangnam District even has an array of restaurants that you can choose from, serving different kinds of meals from authentic Korean dishes to other international cuisines with a twist. So, here are the five restaurants that you can find here that will surely satisfy your Korean cravings and complete your ultimate Korean food experience.
Sobremesa
Chef Edgar Quesada Pizarro heads Sobremesa. His dishes are a fusion of Spanish cuisine and his innovation to give a different twist to South Korea's traditional food.
Of course, Pizarro always considers his ingredients' quality and freshness as Sobremesa is known for its flavorful style of cooking in Seoul. According to the Culture Trip, it serves the best Jamón Ibérico, and Segovia suckling pig with souse vides potato and roasted apple.
MADE
MADE has the looks of a casual Manhattan bistro brought to Seoul, South Korea. It is quite distinct from other restaurants in the Gangnam District.
It serves Italian-American food like meatballs, chicken Parmesan, spaghetti, and tiramisu, among others. It is also famous for its beef meatballs, prepared with local Hanu and grade beef. They offer big servings, so you will surely get what you paid for.
Ryunique
True to its name, Ryunique only serves unique food prepared by Chef Tae Hwan Ryu. He combines Korean ingredients with Japanese and Western culinary techniques that he learned in the UK, Australia, and Japan.
Ryunique has a huge 23-course signature menu. It boasts different tastes, scents, textures, and temperatures that promise to wake all your senses. It is ranked 27 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurant. It serves Ryu's signature quail dish prepared inside a smoke-filled bell jar and homemade cotton candy wrapped around pannacotta on picture frame plate.
Jangseoneun-nal
If you want to have a taste of the traditional and regional Korean cuisines, Jangseoneun-nal is the best place to be, per iVisit Korea. It serves different kinds of food, from Korean style pizza to spicy chicken stew.
You can also try their raw beef, soju, makgeolli or Korean rice wine, and more. If you want to try them all, you can ask for their Hansang series, which means one table with a lot of dishes.
Heukdonga
For the famous Korean barbecue, you should visit Heukdonga. The best Samgyeopsal or pork belly can be found here, from black pork belly to blade shoulder meat, marinated pork, pork rinds, and bulgogi, you can find everything here.
To complete your Korean barbecue experience, you will cook your food as they will serve you with raw meats complete with different side dishes. You will also eat as Koreans do by wrapping a piece of meat with lettuce and adding sauce and other condiments. There is also a Naengmyeon or cold noodle that you can enjoy after eating meats.
