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What to order at Hongik Sutbul Galbi
- Must order
- Charcoal-grilled yangnyeom galbi (marinated short rib).
- Signature dishes
- Charcoal-grilled marinated galbi, Samgyeopsal
- Editor tip
- Ask for both yangnyeom (marinated) and saeng (fresh-cut) galbi to taste the marinade contrast; the kitchen sets the grill to the right charcoal heat.
Signature dishes: Charcoal-grilled marinated galbi, Samgyeopsal
Must order: Charcoal-grilled yangnyeom galbi (marinated short rib).
Tip: Ask for both yangnyeom (marinated) and saeng (fresh-cut) galbi to taste the marinade contrast; the kitchen sets the grill to the right charcoal heat.
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Dongdaemun Bonga Seolleongtang ★ 4.1
Near Dongdaemun Fashion Market, Bonga cooks its seolleongtang in a traditional gamasot (iron cauldron) from ten beef cuts for 24 hours straight.
Signature: Seolleongtang
Order: Gamasot seolleongtang: broth from ten different beef cuts.
Tip: The 24-hour schedule means this is Seoul's best post-midnight beef broth bowl.
Plant Cafe and Kitchen ★ 3.9
Plant Cafe and Kitchen in Itaewon is one of Seoul's most established fully vegan restaurants, running a menu of American-leaning comfort food alongside.
Signature: Vegan burgers, Salad bowls
Order: Plant burger with house-made patty, fresh aioli and seasonal greens.
Tip: The Yeonnam branch at 87 World Cup buk-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu is closer to Hongdae.
Vegan Insa ★ 4.3
Vegan Insa in Ikseon-dong Hanok Village serves fully plant-based Korean food in a traditional courtyard house, including vegan bibimbap and banchan spreads.
Signature: Vegan bibimbap, Korean banchan
Order: Vegan bibimbap: the full Korean banchan spread reimagined without animal products.
Tip: The outdoor courtyard seats fill quickly on warm evenings; weekday lunch is the quietest window.
ByTOFU ★ 4.0
ByTOFU is a vegan cafe and bakery in Yongsan serving Western-style pastries and cafe food without any animal products, rated among Seoul's top vegan spots.
Signature: Vegan pastries, Plant-based cafe menu
Order: Seasonal plant-based baked goods.
Tip: Popular on weekends; arrive mid-morning for the full pastry range before sellout.
Legume ★ 4.7
Legume is Asia's first Michelin-starred vegan restaurant, chef Sung Si-woo's one-star room in Gangnam delivering a plant-based tasting menu.
Signature: Vegan tasting menu
Order: Seasonal vegan tasting menu: the only fully vegan restaurant in Korea to receive a Michelin star.
Tip: Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead; the room is small and evening reservations fill within hours of opening.
EID Halal Korean Food ★ 4.1
EID Halal Korean Food on Usadan-ro is one of Seoul's most respected halal restaurants, operated by a Korean Muslim family serving authentic Korean cuisine.
Signature: Halal Korean BBQ, Bibimbap
Order: Halal Korean BBQ platter: marinated beef and chicken prepared according to Islamic dietary law by a Korean.
Tip: The Itaewon mosque area on Usadan-ro has the densest concentration of halal restaurants in South Korea.