Seoul

 

“In a place like this that’s so huge

so chaotic, with signs you can’t read; the locals are your way around the uncertainty. You just have to ask. All you gotta do is make a little effort.”

 
 

PHIL'S SEOUL LOCATIONS

 
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Mabokrim Ttokbokki Restaurant

Phil is shown around Ttokbokki town with Irene Kim and they visit Mabongnim for authentik Ttokbokki, a chewy rice cake dish served multiple different ways. Make sure you like spicy!

Address: 5 Dasan-ro 35-gil, Sindang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Gwangjang Market

Phil visits one of the most famous tourist attractions and some of its 5,000+ shops. Like Phil, enjoy mung bean pancake (bindaetteeok) served in a cup, kimchi with Mrs. Kim, hand cut noodles (kalguksu) or live on the wild side with baby octopus (san-nakji).

Address: 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno 4(sa)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Neungra Bapsang

Get to know about the food of North Korea with a visit to Neungra Bapsang. Soondae (pork belly sausage) and potato dumplings are two must orders.

Address: 03139 42, Donhwamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Samcheongdong Jukkumi Kalguksu

Tom Caltabiano and Khee Lee join Phil for a communal meal of Korean Army Stew (budae jjigae), kimchi dumplings, spicy squid, walnut soup and more hand cut noodles (Kalguksu) with seafood.

Address: 104-3 Samcheong-ro, Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Noryangjin Market

Visit one of Korea’s largest seafood markets and pick your protein to be prepared at one of the many restaurants upstairs. Go with crab and eat with scissors like Phil.

Address: 674 Nodeul-ro, Noryangjin-dong, Dongjak-gu, 서울특별시 South Korea

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Chung Mi Shim

Phil takes you for infamous Korean BBQ. The art of grilling meat over coals dates back to the 13th century and the Mongols cooking style. Don't forget to try Soju, korean rice liquor.

Address: Dosandaero-81-gil 25, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Cheongdam-dong 118-4, first floor)

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Ddobagi Chicken

Dive into amazing fried chicken at Ddobagi Chicken.

Address: 27 Wausan-ro, Seogang-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Bukchon Hanok Village

Explore the little narrow streets of the 14th century village.

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Jongno-gu, Gahoe-dong, 계동길 37

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Designed by Zaha Hadid, Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a major landmark in the city.

Address: 281 Eulji-ro, Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Jungsik

Two Michelenne Star tasting menu for the big meal of your trip or that special occasion. Here modern Korean cuisine combines history and tradition with western culture.

Address: 11 Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

 

 
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FUN FACT!

South Koreans eat more seafood per capita than any other country in the world.
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