Restaurants in Seoul Recommended by Blue Ribbon Survey
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BLUE RIBBON SURVEY
The Blue Ribbon Survey in Korea is a well-known restaurant and dining guide, often considered the Korean equivalent of the Michelin Guide. It provides ratings and reviews of various dining establishments across the country, focusing on the quality of food, service, ambiance, and overall dining experience. Many restaurants that earn recognition in the Blue Ribbon Survey prominently display their accolades as a mark of prestige. |
14 LOCAL RESTAURANTS RECOMMENDED BY BLUE RIBBON SURVEY
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WOLHWAGOGI (BORAMAE BRANCH) This is a place where you can eat the highest quality pork grilled over charcoal. They directly manage the production, distribution, and supply of meat and use their own patented aging technology. In addition to Korean beef, their signature menu item is 100% Duroc pork neck.
location_on Address: 16 Boramae-ro 3-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours:
Mon – Fri | 04:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat – Sun | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
phone Phone number: (+82) 2267 17592
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 20,000 KRW – 50,000KRW |
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ROASTOAK (HANNAM BRANCH)
Savor premium Korean beef at this SG Dainhill specialty restaurant. Grilled cuts like sirloin, shrimp, and ribeye shine, with the seasoned sirloin being a must-try. Pair your meal with neat side dishes and a refreshing whiskey highball. location_on Address: 14 Hannam-daero 21-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours:
Mon – Fri | 11:30 AM – 15:00 PM and 17:00 – 10:00 PM
Sat | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun | 11:30 AM - 09:00 PM phone Phone number: (+82) 2790 1025
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 50,000 KRW – 100,000KRW |
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PRESIDENT SIX
This specialty restaurant is renowned for its aged black pork neck and belly. Charcoal grilling enhances the chewy texture of the skin, fat, and meat. Don’t miss the Tojang Jjigae, a rich soybean paste stew simmered to perfection location_on Address: 1st floor, Zion Building, 69 Banpo-daero 20-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours: Mon – Sun | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
phone Phone number: (+82) 507 1379 8592
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 20,000 KRW – 50,000KRW |
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FRIENDSHIP
A specialty restaurant launched by Jungang Livestock, famous for its Jungang Haejang. It offers a variety of special cuts as well as by-products from the highest quality cattle. The back bone menu, sprinkled with sesame oil, finely chopped green onions, and whole perilla seeds, is one of the menus that is hard to find these days. language Website: N/A
location_on Address: 23, Dosandaero 55-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours:
Mon – Sat | 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Last order 09:45 PM)
Sun | 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Last order 08:45 PM) phone Phone number: (+82) 2515 1808
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range:
~ 50,000 KRW – 100,000KRW |
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BOBO RESTAURANT
A Chinese restaurant run by Chef Jang Bo-won, the grandson of the famous Chinese restaurant Yeongbalwon in Gwangju that has been in operation for generations. It offers dishes that are closer to local cuisine than the Korean-style Chinese cuisine we are familiar with. Must-try menu items include spicy and savory Mapo tofu, Shandong Xiaoji, and T-Smoke Chicken, which are made with his grandfather’s recipe. location_on Address: 103, 1st floor, Robin Luxury Goods Center, 30, Eonju-ro 174-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours: Mon – Sun | 11:30 AM – 03:00 PM and 05:30 PM – 10:00 PM
phone Phone number: (+82) 507 1346 7436
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine mix Chinese Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 50,000 KRW – 100,000KRW |
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MAMALEE DINING
A Korean dining restaurant opened by Chef Min-gu Kang of Mingles and Chef Ha-seul Song of Mama Market. They offer casual Western food based on Korean food. Their signature menu items include the seasonal raw fish rice bowl set that will fill you up and the Mama Politan Pasta with Seongsu-dong Ceskmensle sausage location_on Address: 306, L3, IFC Mall, 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours:
Mon – Fri | 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sat – Sun | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
phone Phone number: (+82) 26137 9665
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 20,000 KRW – 50,000KRW |
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NAM YEONG-DON
A meat restaurant where you can eat meat grilled on a charcoal grill. They serve special pork cuts, and the five sauces and side dishes that come with it add to the flavor. It is also a delicacy to eat it with the side dish, chewy noodles. location_on Address: 17, Hangang-daero 80-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours:
Mon – Fri | 04:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sat – Sun | 12:00 PM – 09:00 PM phone Phone number: (+82) 2793 3598
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 20,000 KRW – 50,000KRW |
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STATE GUEST HOUSE
Enjoy charcoal-grilled beef ribs in a charming Hanok setting. The meat is grilled in the yard and served fresh to your table. Must-tries include the beef ribs and grilled deodeok. With a great wine selection, it’s the perfect spot for pairing wine with your meal.
location_on Address: 17-4, Jahamun-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours: Mon – Sun | 11:30 AM – 03:00 PM and 05:00 PM – 10:00 PM
phone Phone number: (+82) 2722 3833
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 20,000 KRW – 50,000KRW |
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BICENA
Bicena is a Michelin-starred Korean restaurant located in Jamsil, Seoul. It offers refined traditional Korean cuisine with a modern twist, served in an elegant and tranquil setting. Known for its meticulous presentation and use of premium ingredients
location_on Address: 81st floor, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours: Mon – Sun | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Break time: 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 150,000 KRW – 250,000KRW |
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JUNGSIKDANG
Jungsik is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, known for modern Korean cuisine with global techniques. Highlights include the "Bibim” with foie gras and truffle. location_on Address: 11 Seollungro, 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours: Mon – Sun | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Break time: 03:00 PM – 05:30 PM)
skillet Type of Cuisine: Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: From 250,000 KRW |
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HONG YUAN
The Great Hong Yuan is a luxury Cantonese restaurant located in the Josun Palace Hotel in Seoul. It offers refined Chinese cuisine in an elegant setting, featuring authentic dishes crafted with rare ingredients. The restaurant provides a sophisticated dining experience, making it a notable destination for Cantonese fine dining in South Korea location_on Address: 36th floor, West Building, Chosun Palace Gangnam, 231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours: Mon – Sun | 11:30 AM – 09:30 PM (Break time: 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM)
phone Phone number: (+82) 272 776 20
skillet Type of Cuisine: Cantonese Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 100,000 KRW – 150,000KRW |
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WOLFGANG'S STEAKHOUSE
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Seoul serves premium USDA Prime dry-aged beef, with signature dishes like the porterhouse steak. Located in Cheongdam, it brings classic New York steakhouse tradition to Seoul. location_on Address: 1st floor, Youngin Building, 21 Seolleung-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours: Mon – Sun | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
skillet Type of Cuisine: American Steakhouse Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 150,000 KRW – 250,000KRW |
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KWONSOOKSOO
Kwonsooksoo is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul offering modern Korean cuisine with seasonal tasting menus and traditional fermented ingredients. location_on Address: 4th floor, ES Building, 37 Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours:
Tue – Sun | 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Break time: 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
Closed every Monday
skillet Type of Cuisine: Modern Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: From 250,000 KRW |
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KOREA HOUSE
Korea House is a cultural complex in Seoul offering traditional Korean cuisine, notably Hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hôte), served in a hanok setting. It also features cultural performances and traditional wedding ceremonies location_on Address: 10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
schedule Opening hours:
Tue – Sun | 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Break time: 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
Closed every Monday
skillet Type of Cuisine: Modern Korean Cuisine
paid Price range: ~ 50,000 KRW – 100,000KRW |
