Seoul: Korean Home-Style Cooking Class in Hongdae (3 Dishes)
Make three beloved Korean dishes in a hands-on class in Hongdae. Roll gimbap, mix japchae, and simmer tteokbokki at your own spice level.
CuisineKorean
Price₩₩
NeighborhoodHongdae and Yeonnam
HoursTue-Sat 18:00-23:00; closed Sun-Mon
Phone+82 2-326-3777
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Why locals love it: This tiny Korean drinking-food restaurant near Hongik University has only five tables, often filled by off-duty chefs from Seoul's top kitchens.
Tip: Go early; with only five tables it fills fast in the evening.
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