Last Updated on September 23, 2025 Did I find the largest oysters in Seoul? I think I did! While seafood is usually something I look for when I’m visiting the coasts of Korea, when presented with oysters, my husband will tell you I can’t pass them up. Jinjak Kakii (진작 카키), a restaurant serving some of the biggest, freshest oysters I’ve ever eaten, is now on my list for where to eat in the Bukchon Hanok Village and it should be on yours too! On the quieter side of the touristy do...| The Soul of Seoul
Last Updated on September 16, 2025 My favorite thing about ordering Chinese food in Korea from the start was that it was brought on plates and bowls which the delivery drivers came back to pick it up after you finished. You might not fly to Korea planning to eat Chinese food, but maybe you should. It wasn’t the first food I set out to eat here, but it has become a comforting staple. Born from Chinese immigrant communities and adapted for Korean tastes, Korean Chinese food has given us some ...| The Soul of Seoul
Last Updated on September 4, 2025 You may not expect to find one of Seoul’s most creative fine dining experiences to be tucked beneath an office building near Seoul Station, but that’s exactly where you’ll find Confier (콘피에르). Hidden in the basement, behind a large ominous door with a rock-like handle, this restaurant creates an experience from entrance to dessert. Chefs become actors creating dishes in the open kitchen and dishes unfold like scenes in a play, expertly introduce...| The Soul of Seoul
Last Updated on August 27, 2025 When most people think of Korean seaweed, gim (김) or dried sheets of laver, or miyeok (미역) which is used in Korean birthday soup, usually comes to mind. But, there’s another sea vegetable that has been part of the Korean diet for centuries: tot (톶). We’ve been eating more and more living in Jeju, so I did a deep dive into this kind of seaweed, how to cook it, and what to make with it. If you’ve spent time along Korea’s southern coast or browsed ...| The Soul of Seoul
Looking for where to eat in Gongdeok? Yukjeon Hoegwan, a Michelin-recognized restaurant dating back to 1928, serves its signature bassak bulgogi and traditional Korean favorites. And it's good!| The Soul of Seoul
