The second season of <tvN Yoon Restaurant >, which takes place in the town of Garachico on Tenerife Island in Spain, is being aired. They offer Korean course meals from appetizers to desserts, such as chapchae , bibimbap, kimchijeon, ribs, and hotteok. The Korean soul food “Kimchi Fried Rice†was introduced as a new menu. “Kimchi fried rice†is the most familiar and easiest food for Koreans to make. A food that can be transformed indefinitely by adding ham , tuna, bacon, etc. If you fry sweet kimchi, add white rice, and top up the final fried egg with sesame seeds, you're full without any other side dishes The award is completed. Everyone knows it, but it's a delicious flavor that comes to mind again on the way back from eating it. Here are the “5 Best Kimchi Fried Rice Restaurants,†which are delicious to eat at home and are even more delicious when eaten outside.
1. Just like the taste of memories, 'Heart Time' in Jamwon-dong
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A pub and restaurant located in the Banpo underground shopping district. The exterior looks like a coffee shop from the 90s, starting with the signboard announcing the name of the business. Although it is a pub, the main customers are students in uniform and young college students. The interior lighting is also very dim, reminiscent of a bar near a university district. The signature dish is “kimchi fried rice,†which contains plenty of finely chopped kimchi and ham on a round plate. The rice grains are not greasy and have a refreshing taste without being burdensome. A “kimchi fried rice†restaurant that anyone who spent their school days in the Banpo neighborhood cannot miss. Just like the memorable flavor of crispy fried pork cutlets topped with a sweet and sour brown sauce, “tonkatsu†is also a popular menu item.
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â–² Location: 195 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00 – 01:00 every day, closed on holidays
â–² Price: Kimchi fried rice 6,000 won, spam kimchi fried rice 7,000 won, omelette 6,000 won, pork cutlet 6,500 won
â–² Testimonial (Shikigin Kabaraba): It's like a coffee shop in the olden days, but I was surprised that it was rumored to be a kimchi fried rice restaurant. Once you eat it, it's a taste that comes to mind again and again.
2. 'Omile' in Hannam-dong, a cafe with delicious food
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'Toast'. It's a place where you can enjoy a variety of menus, from various brunch menus such as “Eggs Benedict†to pasta, pizza, and steak. The signature menu is “kimchi fried rice†flavored with beef and bacon. Thanks to the spicy and sour flavor of kimchi and the large amount of bacon, you can enjoy the salty and savory flavor. You can enjoy a rich flavor by adding the aroma of soft-boiled eggs and sesame leaves that are eaten thick and popped. In the spicy and sweet flavor of “omile tteokbokki†with ricotta cheese and block-shaped bread baked by yourself Check out “Block Pane,†which is filled with soft and savory cream pasta, is also a popular menu item.
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â–² Location: 70 Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00 – 24:00 on weekdays
â–² Price: Kimchi fried rice 13,000 won, fried rice with oatmeal 15,000 won, block paneh 27,900 won
â–² Testimonial (warm latte): It's a bit dark, the atmosphere feels like you've just arrived abroad, and the menu is sensible. The music was good and the food was delicious, so I felt that it was fine.
3. Mom's “Kimchi Fried Riceâ€, Gunja-dong “Peers to Peersâ€
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“Kimchi Fried Rice†specialty store located at the back gate of Sejongdae, “Peers to Peers.†A place so proud of “kimchi fried rice†that a picture of kimchi fried rice appears on the signboard. It is always bustling with nearby college students for its hearty portions and friendly flavors. The signature menu is “kimchi fried rice†topped with a boiled egg. The slightly sweet flavor of “kimchi fried rice†combines crunchy, sour kimchi with a savory sesame flavor. The flavor, like being stir-fried on an iron plate, and the aroma of pork are added to make the flavor even richer. The “steamed egg custard white rice,†which has a hearty steamed egg custard, is also a popular menu, so be sure to check it out.
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â–² Location: 103 Gunja-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 10:00 – 21:00 every day
â–² Price: Kimchi fried rice 5,000 won, steamed egg white rice 5,000 won, sundubu stew 5,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Red Ribbon of Shikigami): It has a rich flavor that you can't feel at home! The two of us recommend a combination of kimchi, fried rice, and steamed egg white rice.
4. 'Woori House' in Chungjeong-ro , a nostalgic food stall in my neighborhood
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A food stand located on a hill between Seodaemun Station and Chungjeong-ro Station. The food stall that has been in operation for 23 years is a neighborhood with rich “kimchi fried rice †and “tteokbokki†flavors It is a place loved by the residents. The kimchi sauce soaked in thick rice grains is a flavor you won't get tired of eating at any time. “Dingcho Gimbap,†which has an addictive flavor that contains a variety of gimbap ingredients and cheongyang pepper, is also a popular menu. Please note that additional orders cannot be placed during lunchtime.
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â–² Location: 16, Chungjeong-ro 9-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 09:00 – 20:00 on weekdays, closed on weekends
â–² Price: Kimchi fried rice: 5,000 won, tteokbokki 2,500, assorted bokki 4,000 won
â–² Review (Tteokbokki, Kimchi Fried Rice, and Dingcho Gimbap): Tteokbokki, Kimchi Fried Rice, and Dingcho Gimbap are really the best! You can wait a bit during the busy hours when the boss is alone, but it's delicious even after taking the plunge!
5. “Instant kimchi fried rice†in winter, “Jinju Hall †in Seosomun-dong
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“Jinju Hall†is well known as a bean noodle restaurant. The reason why customers keep going even during the winter season when they don't sell “bean noodles†is because of “instant kimchi fried rice,†which is the signature menu of the winter season . It is a dish where kimchi, zucchini, carrots, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and beef are stir-fried on the spot on a flat iron plate. The colorful vegetables piled up make you feel like eating bibimbap. The combination of savory sesame oil and the savory flavor of shiitake mushrooms makes your mouth water even before you eat it. Ripe kimchi soaked directly adds a deep flavor and a crunchy texture. It's cooked from beginning to end, so you can eat it comfortably. Other winter delicacies include homemade “mochi dumpling soup†and “mixed stew, †which has an excellent sharp soup flavor It's said to be popular, so check it out.
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â–² Location: 26 Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲ Business hours: Weekdays 10:30-21:00, weekends 10:30 — 20:30
â–² Price: Instant kimchi fried rice 8,000 won, cold bean noodles 10,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Jeremy Shikigami): Not only is the bean noodles delicious, but the kimchi fried rice is also delicious! The fact that it is served in a pot is unusual. The price is reasonable too!
