Whether you’re a long-term resident or a new visitor in Korea, you can get $3 or ₩3,000 off on any of the following restaurants in Seoul!
Highlights
- If you’re feeling hungry and don’t know where to eat, or if you’re flying into Korea soon and are looking for the best restaurants in Seoul, then consider the following dining options.
- These are all recommended by locals and foreigners who use WAUG, which is the leading travel and dining booking app in South Korea.
- If you haven’t used WAUG yet, you can get a $3 or ₩3,000 discount coupon for your first booking by signing up here!
Explore more: You’ll Love These Jokbal & Bossam Sets from Manjok Ohyang
But first, how to book restaurants in Seoul online
All of the dining options that are featured below are available on WAUG, which only means that you can book them at a discount. (Yes, you won’t have to pay the full price!) If you’re not a WAUG member yet, you can even score an extra discount by just signing up. Here are the steps:
- Log in or sign up for an account here. (Click the floating $3 or ₩3,000 coupon on the redirected page.)
- Proceed to the booking page of your preferred restaurant in Seoul.
- Select the date of your visit and provide the other information.
- Check out using your Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX.*
- Wait for your restaurant voucher/s that we’ll send through the WAUG app, which you can download here.
If your method of payment is issued in South Korea, you can also switch the page’s currency to KRW to see other local payment options, like phone payment!
Korean Restaurants in Seoul
1. Joseon Era Pub
The store was really big, and I felt like going back to the Joseon Dynasty. I ate lunch and drank alcohol… everything was delicious! Good!
이영*
이영*
- Must-try: Jeonju Bibimbap, Bulgogi, Jeon, Makgeolli
- Price range: ₩9,800-38,900 ($8.5-36)
- Location: Hongdae
2. Crazy Fry Tteokbokki & Pub
If you like tteokbokki, this restaurant is really recommended! The Crazy Monster was really crazy… squid was really plump and yummy!
박수*
박수*
- Must-try: Tteokbokki Skillet with Beef Brisket, Crazy Monster (Squid Tower)
- Price range: ₩13,000-23,000 ($11-19) for 2-3 persons
- Location: Yeouido
3. The Dam
This is the best restaurant in Hongdae that I’ve tried! First, the food was so good, but having the meal on the terrace made it more delicious. I ate well…
김희*
김희*
- Must-try: Dinner Course 1 (Sirloin Garlic Stem Wrap, Grilled Ginseng Pork)
- Price range: ₩23,000-53,800 ($20-46)
- Location: Hongdae
4. Yeoljeongdo Korean BBQ
The meat is really delicious! It is a restaurant that I’d like to come back to because of the friendly atmosphere. If you eat the meat with some herbs, the meat just melts in your mouth!
김철*
김철*
- Must-try: Mokmokteuk Set (aged meat)
- Price range: ₩33,150 ($28.5)
- Location: Yongsan-gu / Passion Island
5. Manjok Oh-Hyang Jokbal
I went hiking and got hungry, so I went to eat jokbal… The owner gave me a pot of dumpling soup that I didn’t order. I got embarrassed because I did not order it, but it’s great customer service. It’s very good…
홍새*
홍새*
- Must-try: Jokbal (pig’s trotters) and Bossam (boiled pork)
- Price range: ₩39,800-43,900 ($34-37.8) for 2 people
- Location: Dongdaemun
6. Yeoljeongdo Jjukkumi
Super Korean and it’s got that loud local vibe..! But it was a really authentic experience, and the food was surprisingly good. Korea really is great for spicy food.
Ka**
Ka**
- Must-try: Grilled jjukkumi (spicy webfoot octopus)
- Price range: ₩24,250 ($20.8) for 2 people
- Location: Yeoljeongdo / Passion Island
7. LUNA
The store is nice, the staff is kind, and bossam is delicious! There’s plenty of food too!
서승*
서승*
- Must-try: LUNA Bossam (boiled pork), Chicken Teriyaki
- Price range: ₩13,500-27,000 ($11-23)
- Location: Gangnam
8. Yeoljeongdo Chicken Revolution
I went here at the recommendation of a Korean friend. I did not regret. The food was absolutely delicious and with beer, it was heaven.
Ja**
Ja**
- Must-try: Chicken Revolution Butter Ttaengcho Chicken & Fried Chicken Gizzard Set
- Price range: ₩25,500 ($25.8)
- Location: Yeoljeongdo / Passion Island
9. Green Basket
I live in Dongbu Ichon-dong. I visit here often. It’s cheaper than on-site ~ I’ll use it later
최성*
최성*
- Must-try: Vegan Course, Traditional Course
- Price range: ₩55,500-88,000 ($47-76)
- Location: Yongsan
10. Kang Han Go Jib
The meat was ssooooo goood!! 🙂 The place was so clean and the discounted price really made a difference.
Em***
Em***
- Must-try: Korean Beef
- Price range: ₩90,000 ($77.4)
- Location: Yeouido
11. Woo Mi Hak
Spectacular Korean beef that comes with a comprehensive set meal! We loved everything about the course and walked away happily full.
Re***
Re***
- Must-try: Aged Beef
- Price range: ₩96,500 ($83)
- Location: Gangnam
12. Gopsang
I don’t think there’s a restaurant like this in Seoul. It really serves the best intestines…
김현*
김현*
- Must-try: Marinated Tripe
- Price range: ₩32,300 ($28) for 3 people
- Location: Yeoljeongdo / Passion Island
13. Multi-Family House Bar
What a quirky bar! My Korean friend recommended the place and I’m glad she did 🙂 There were mostly locals and the bar is really cozy place to relax.
Er***
Er***
- Must-try: Dried Pollack, Soju
- Price range: ₩18,700 ($19)
- Location: Yeoljeongdo / Passion Island
Steak & Pasta Places in Seoul
14. The Grid
It might be the most delicious place in Seoul pizza house. The pizza dough is thin and crunchy.
이보*
이보*
- Must-try: Cream Pasta, Pizza
- Price range: ₩19,000-34000 ($16-30) for 2 people
- Location: Hongdae
15. The River Bella Cucina
The food was fantastic and next to the river made it feel special.
Sh*
Sh*
- Must-try: Bella Course (Pasta), Cucina Course (Steak)
- Price range: ₩34,000-50,000 ($29-43)
- Location: Seocho / Han River
16. Isola Italian Restaurant
I had a signature lunch course, and it was delicious. The staff was friendly!
김지*
김지*
- Must-try: Risotto Al Nero Di Seppie, Spaghetti Allo Scoglio
- Price range: ₩27,000-85,500 ($23-73)
- Location: Seocho / Han River
17. JP Chef Diary
The atmosphere was good and the food was so delicious! Both the steak and pasta sets were delicious! The plating is pretty too, I’ll go again next time!
이미*
이미*
- Must-try: Chef’s Pasta Set, Tenderloin Steak
- Price range: ₩32,400-70,200 ($27-60)
- Location: Gangnam
18. Pasasa Bistro
I went and it was delicious. I got a cash coupon and enjoyed a delicious meal! The store was clean and pasta was so delicious!
김서*
김서*
- Must-try: Korean Spicy Rose Pasta, Kimchi Cheese Fried Rice
- Price range: ₩27,000 ($26) cash voucher
- Location: Hongdae
19. LAB XXIV
Truly one of the best gastronomy restaurants in Seoul and the world. I was blown away by the presentation, the service, and, most importantly, the food!!!
An***
An***
- Must-try: Dinner Course (Ssamjang Bisque, Beef Striploin)
- Price range: ₩38,000-85,000 ($32-73)
- Location: Gangnam
20. First Floor at Fraser Place
The food is delicious, the wine is delicious, and the price is very satisfactory ~ ^^ I have 100% willingness to visit again!
최수*
최수*
- Must-try: 3-course Wine Dinner (Unlimited Wine)
- Price range: ₩39,000-52,000 ($33-45)
- Location: Jung-gu
21. Royal Steak House & Pizza
The steak is smooth and delicious and you can park your car in front of you so it’s really easy to move around! We had wine on the sirloin steak course and the soup, salmon and salad were good to eat. I recommend it.
선우*
선우*
- Must-try: Premium Sirloin Steak Set
- Price range: ₩80,000-145,000 ($68-125) for 2-4 people
- Location: Gangseo-gu
22. Petite Mullae
Very instagrammable restaurant. All the china are exquisite and the food was surprisingly delicious too.
Le****
Le****
- Must-try: Steak, Pasta, Gambas
- Price range: ₩87,000-107,000 ($74-92) for 2-3 people
- Location: Mullae-dong
23. Concrete Angel
I liked this restaurant very much! the portions were large and the food was great. the staff were really friendly even though I couldn’t speak one word of Korean.
Ma****
Ma****
- Must-try: Tomato Seafood Pasta, Double Cheese Carbonara
- Price range: ₩51,850-56,100 ($44-52)
- Location: Hapjeong
24. Grand Ciel
The chef is pretty famous in korea i hear. very good food overall and service was nice too.
Fa***
Fa***
- Must-try: Mushroom Cream Risotto, Sirloin Steak
- Price range: ₩21,900-68,400 ($18-59)
- Location: Gangnam
25. Lawry’s The Prime Rib
Literally the best steak I’ve ever had in my life! Really recommended
Ja**
Ja**
- Must-try: California Cut, Wine Pairing Course, Lawry’s Cut Set
- Price range: ₩69,000-110,000 ($60-95)
- Location: Gangnam
26. Scopa The Chef
I loved the food and the service was really good. The wine that was recommended really fit my taste 🙂
Mi**
Mi**
- Must-try: Pacqueri Cream Pasta, Chili Tomato Sicilian Pizza
- Price range: ₩21,900-68,400 ($25-27)
- Location: Gangnam
Pizza & Burger Restaurants in Seoul
27. Jacksonville
The purple rice dough was kind of off-putting at firs but super interesting to bite into… This set is super affordable too, so def might buy again.
Ke**
Ke**
- Must-try: Pepperoni, Bulgogi Shrimp
- Price range: ₩12,600-15,300 ($11-13) for 2 people
- Location: Sinchon
28. Bronx
Here is a place recommended by Korean friends! I made a reservation because it was easy. Enjoy!
あ*
あ*
- Must-try: Double Bacon Pizza, Fried Chicken, Specialty Beer
- Price range: ₩6,200-29,800 ($6-26)
- Location: Gangnam
29. Picky Papa Cafe
There are sooooo many dessert options here. you can try bingsu, bread, gelato, even pizza!!
Pe***
Pe***
- Must-try: Homemade Bread, Gelato Pizza
- Price range: ₩10,000-20,000 ($8-16)
- Location: Gangnam
30. Rooftop ANOV
Very good vibes. the pizza was really good.
Ma****
Ma****
- Must-try: Cheese, Pepperoni, Gorgonzola
- Price range: ₩10,000-20,000 ($8-16)
- Location: Yongsan
31. Yellow Burger
I think that the price is so cheap! In addition, the taste just perfect for me! It was delicious!
さ*
さ*
- Must-try: King of the Mushroom, Volcano Surfer
- Price range: ₩10,450-12,350 ($9-10.7)
- Location: Kondae
32. Somoon
The beef was so soft and the eggs were sweet and fluffy…It was delicious ~
은*
은*
- Must-try: Omelet Burger
- Price range: ₩11,400-13,300 ($9-11)
- Location: Hapjeong
33. Barney Burger
It’s great because it’s full inside. The burger is bigger than I thought.
반수*
반수*
- Must-try: Bacon Ricotta Cheeseburger Set, Barney Burger Set
- Price range: ₩10,800-14,000 ($9-12)
- Location: Gangnam
34. American Mood
I had a good time with my friends. I picked American Mood to meet up with my friends for dinner, and we ate well~~~
윤민*
윤민*
- Must-try: Philly Plate
- Price range: ₩26,100 ($22.5)
- Location: Gangnam
International Restaurants in Seoul
35. Jooin Izakaya
Does legit japanese food. Really enjoyed the yakiniku and the personal grill experience.
Es*
Es*
- Must-try: Yakiniku
- Price range: ₩50,000 ($40) cash coupon
- Location: Yeongdeungpo
36. Tama Sushi
The food was really great! loved the omakase style
Ja***
Ja***
- Must-try: Omakase Sushi, Tuna Belly
- Price range: ₩54,000-162,000 ($46-140)
- Location: Yeouido
37. Plus 84
Bahn mi here is to die for! better than in Vietnam.
Ke****
Ke****
- Must-try: Lemongrass Roasted Pork Banh Mi, Pho
- Price range: ₩28,500-45,000 ($25-40)
- Location: Itaewon / Insadong
Also read: 3 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Seoul for Your Pho Fix
38. Punto 9 Restaurant
Honestly everything looked good and it was a shame we had limited space in our belly. we tried the cacio e pepe and flap steak and they were both awesome. service was really good too.
Ba**
Ba**
- Must-try: Cacio E Pepe with Truffle Oil, Beef Wellington
- Price range: ₩47,500 ($43)
- Location: Itaewon
39. Cafe El Dia
This is where Spanish food is served properly. And the interior is so pretty, both outdoor and natural. It’s so blue and it’s a great place to take pictures Recommended if you are looking for a nice restaurant within Seonyu-do!
배연*
배연*
- Must-try: Seafood Paella, Shrimp Gambas
- Price range: ₩42,000 ($36)
- Location: Yeongdeungpo
40. Daehak-ro Banquet
Thai style chicken is really delicious .. It’s like a signature menu that can’t be explained in words.
김주*
김주*
- Must-try: Thai-style Chicken
- Price range: ₩9,900-13,500 ($8-11)
- Location: Jongno-gu
41. Ponyahyang Vietnamese Noodles
The fried coconut shrimp was my favorite! to be honest i loved all the menu there 😀
Ti*
Ti*
- Must-try: Beef Vietnamese Noodles, Fried Coconut Shrimp, Chili Shrimp Fried Rice
- Price range: ₩19,000 ($16)
- Location: Yeonnam-dong
42. Kervan
I’m a muslim living in korea and realized Korea doesn’t have much halal-certified restaurant. Thank you WAUG for this opportunity! Was good to have some home food in a while!
Ab**
Ab**
- Must-try: Mix BBQ Kebab Set, Casserole Lamb Steak Set
- Price range: ₩54,000-130,000 ($46-112)
- Location: Itaewon
Also read: Kervan in Itaewon: Must-Try on This Turkish Restaurant’s Menu
43. Avec Nous Bistro
Hip and trendy restaurant in hannam.
El**
El**
- Must-try: Lunch Course (Croquette), Dinner Course (Salmon)
- Price range: ₩40,500-63,000 ($35-54)
- Location: Hannam-dong
44. Dos Locos
The food really tasted like food from back home! recommended for those who want to try actual mexican food 🙂
Ro*
Ro*
- Must-try: Tacos, Cocktails
- Price range: ₩32,800 ($28) cash coupon
- Location: Gangnam
45. Potala
One of the better curry places in Seoul. Does pretty good tandoori chicken.
M*
M*
- Must-try: Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken Curry
- Price range: ₩8,700-26,000 ($7-22)
- Location: Jongno-gu / Hongdae
Themed Restaurants in Seoul
46. Maissong
The food was fantastic and is the perfect place to have brunch
Da****
Da****
- Must-try: Spinach & Bacon Egg Benedict, French Toast, BLT
- Price range: ₩8,500-18,000 ($7-15)
- Location: Gangnam
47. AVOH
This is a really popular spot. the queue was long but at the end of the day, I don’t regret trying their food haha loved it!
Pe*
Pe*
- Must-try: Truffle Chicken Bowl, Beef Sandwich
- Price range: ₩7,500-12,700 ($6-10)
- Location: Hapjeong
48. Chavit Cuisine Buffet
I really enjoyed it! It was a holiday, so I had a lot to eat.
선우*
선우*
- Must-try: Seasoned Crabs, Lamb Steak
- Price range: ₩36,100 ($31)
- Location: Seocho / Han River
49. Le Port 13
So much seafood! all very fresh and tasty^^ thank you waug for good deal
Ko*
Ko*
- Must-try: Seafood Basket, Rose Pasta
- Price range: ₩63,000 ($54)
- Location: Gangnam
50. 943 King’s Cross Cafe
If you like Harry Potter, it’s a must-try brunch café.
조가*
조가*
- Must-try: Best Set (Dragon’s Leg Set)
- Price range: ₩15,000-43,000 ($13-37)
- Location: Hongdae
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