Jae-dong, Jongno-gu · Seoul
6 Bukchon-ro 2-gil, Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Bukchon comfort-food spot tucked in an alley near Anguk Station, specializing in delicate Chodang-style soft tofu stews from mild chodang sundubu to spicy seafood.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Long-running Yongsan grill house known for chadolbagi brisket chargrilled in steel baskets with a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce, plus tripe, intestines, and naejangtang at breakfast.
A 45-year-old Myeongdong alley spot perfecting garlic-heavy tteokbokki - chewy rice cakes in a glossy red sauce loaded with minced garlic - alongside sundae, mandu, and odeng.
Veteran Euljiro restaurant of 40 years specializing in gamjatang (spicy pork-bone-and-potato stew) and sundae guk (blood sausage soup) in a down-to-earth, old-Seoul setting.
Long-standing Yongsan Korean barbecue restaurant famous for grilled chadolbagi (marinated thin-sliced beef brisket) and grilled ox tripe.
Gangnam specialist in grilled beef and pork intestines and tripe — a Blue Ribbon Survey pick that's often counted among Seoul's best gopchang houses. Reservations through Catch Table essentially required.