Found Local is a wine bar in Gangnam Cheongdam, Seoul.
Found Local in Seocho is a daytime cafe and evening natural-wine bistro rotating French pet-nats alongside Korean fusion seasonal small plates.
Editorially verified June 2, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: Korean fusion bistro plates: bread service, charcuterie and seasonal grilled fish
Tip: Walk-ins are easier on weekday evenings; the Saturday tasting flight is the most efficient introduction to the rotating list.
Address: 65 Naruteo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Seoul's first natural wine bar (2017). Bar Big Lights pours grower Champagne and small-producer natural wines alongside a Neo-French kitchen in Hannam-dong.
Signature pour: Rare grower Champagne and single-estate natural wine by the glass from the reserve list
Wine focus: Natural wines, rare grower producers, seasonal French bistro wines
Food: Neo-French seasonal dishes cooked over firewood and charcoal grill
Ida near Changgyeonggung Palace is a Korean fusion wine bar pouring natural orange and red bottles with traditional makgeolli and small plates.
Signature pour: Chef-curated natural orange wine paired with the daily ceviche
Wine focus: Natural wine paired with Korean fusion and traditional makgeolli
Food: Eight-table tasting menu of ceviche, octopus and seasonal Korean small plates
Tip: Booking via Instagram a week ahead is the only way in on weekends; eight tables fill fast.
