“Bibimbap,†where you put various herbs, meat, etc. on white rice and grate it with sauce , is one of Korea's representative foods. The rich flavor that
combines the unique flavors of various ingredients is appealing. “Bibimbap,†which began appearing in various literature in the late 1800s, is a traditional food with a long history. “Bibimbap†is said to have two origins: the theory that they grate leftover food after performing a ritual,
and that they began to eat it by rubbing it to pick it up all at once. “Jeonju, †famous for its “bibimbap,†had a gorgeous appearance containing over 30 ingredients in the
past. Although
it has been simplified in modern times , the
tradition of topping it with yukhoe and hwangpok is still preserved.
There are different types of “bibimbap†depending on the ingredients it
contains and the bowl in which it is served. “Wild vegetable bibimbap,†which came from the monks eating wild vegetables by putting rice on them, has a light and refreshing flavor. “Stone-grilled bibimbap,†made by putting bibimbap in a hot
stone-pot pot, maintains its hot flavor during the meal, and is fun to eat off the sticky rice crackers.
Bibimbap restaurants around the country include Jeonju
Family Hall , Gap Hall, Central Hall, Korean Hall , Jongno Hall, Sungmidang , Korean Restaurant, Banyadol Kamameshi, Jinju
Emperor Restaurant, Cheil Restaurant, Hampyeong Gallery Restaurant, Daeheung Restaurant, Iksan Delicacy Restaurant, Shigigibimbap, and Bundo Butcher Shop Famous places include Busan Saejinju Restaurant, Miryang
Haengrangchae, Gwangju Seokam Stone Cooked Rice, Gimje Wonpyeong Jipyeongseon Cheongbori Korean Beef Village, and Gurye Peace Restaurant. Let's meet the 5 best bibimbap restaurants in Seoul.
1. Enjoy a meal with the flavor of Namsan Mountain, Namsan “Mok Yeok Sanbangâ€
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“Mok Yeok Sanbang†is a cafe and restaurant where you can enjoy a meal
and drink at the same time while looking out at the atmosphere of Namsan Mountain. It's a traditional Korean restaurant representing a fast food restaurant, and they use it themselves
from ordering to organizing. The signature menu, “Sanbang Bibimbap,†comes with herbs harvested directly from the edge of Mt. Jiri and gochujang containing plum juice.
You can put rice in a brass bowl, put the garnish separately, and grate it according to your taste. You can enjoy the rich aroma of herbs mixed with thick perilla oil with a purity of 99.9%. Note that dessert menus such as traditional tea
and Korean food are also available, and you can get a discount if you order after a meal.
â–²Location: 627 Namsangongwon-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–² Business hours: 11:00-21:00 every day
â–² Price: Sanbang bibimbap 7,000 won, Sipjeondaebotang 4,500 won, Yukhoe bibimbap 12,000 One
â–² review (Saudi Prince Shikishin): As I walked into a hanok house at the foot of Namsan Mountain, which was full of anticipation from the entrance, I got a feeling of being halfway between a spacious interior and an authentic Korean restaurant and a tourist restaurant. I ordered bibimbap , the ingredients were delicious, and it was easy to eat comfortably. A variety of teas are also available for dessert later, so one advantage is that you can stay there for a long time once you come in!
2. Bibimbap that the king also enjoyed, Jeonju “Gogungâ€
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“Gogung†is a traditional bibimbap specialty store in Jeonju that boasts a 45-year tradition in Jeonju Hanok Village. You can find court bibimbap that went up to the King's Sura Award in the past. The signature
menu is “Jeonju Traditional Bibimbap,†which has colorful colors with egg yolk and fruit as garnishes. Using Oktojinman, premium rice produced in Kimje, it is topped with homemade gochujang. Pine nuts, walnuts, and ginkgo further enhance the
chewiness and aroma of bibimbap. The “Tteokgalbi Set,†which can be eaten with teokgalbi, is also a popular menu. When ordering a set menu, one bowl of bibimbap can be
changed to stone-grilled bibimbap. There is also a self-service bar where you can enjoy sweets and coffee for free.
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â–²Location: 33 Songcheonjungang-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk
â–² Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 every day
â–² Price: Jeonju traditional bibimbap 10,000 won, stone-grilled bibimbap 10,000 won, yukhoe bibimbap 13,000 won, Gogung hot pot 15,000 won
â–² Testimonial (Cool Guy in Shikigami): The entrance to the store is amazing! Be sure to try bibimbap when you go on a trip to Jeonju! I visited with that in mind, and I was surprised that the quality was better than I expected!! I really enjoyed the gochujang itself because it was delicious ~ I want to go there again the next time I visit Jeonju!
3. 'Dawn House' in Cheongdam,
showing 25 years of tradition
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The beef specialty store “Dawn Restaurant†is also famous as a regular restaurant for famous celebrities. The inside of the restaurant is separate for each table, so you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere. If you order the signature menu “Yukhoe Bibimbap,†a cool Seonji Haejang soup will be served as a service. Bibimbap is made with plenty of red yukgai on top of basic herbs such as zucchini , carrots, bean sprouts, and seaweed powder. Another delicacy is to eat bibimbap that has been grated with gochujang seasoning wrapped in dried seaweed. “Sirloin,†which uses Korean beef beef supplied daily from Hampyeong and Hwasun in Jeolla-do, is also a popular menu. It's open 24 hours a day, so it's a great place to feel free to visit.
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â–²Location: 6 Dosan-daero 101-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 00:00 to 24:00 every day
â–² Price: Yukhoe bibimbap 10,000 won, rib sirloin 58,000 won, yukhoe 32,000 won, yakiniku 32,000 won One
â–² review (shikigami quack): If you order yukhoe bibimbap first, it comes with seonji soup, so the balance is very appropriate. The yukhoe in bibimbap is also fresh, and it's delicious even for people who don't eat seonji when eaten with soup. Somehow, if I go near Cheongdam, it's a restaurant that keeps coming to mind!
4. Healthy and tasty at the same time, Namsan “Namsan Golsan Gatheringâ€
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“Namsangol Mountain Gathering†is
located near the Namsan Cable Car ticket office. This place uses soy sauce, miso, and gochujang made directly
without using any condiments . The signature menu, “Wild vegetable bibimbap,†makes the seasoning not strong in order to make the most of the unique aroma of wild vegetables. It contains 8 kinds of
herbs, and the rich and diverse flavors that come
from each herb are attractive. The miso jjigae that comes with bibimbap has a savory and bitter flavor
and is great to eat. “Chive paste,†which is served with plenty of chives and squid, is also a popular menu. It
is characterized by adding less flour to further enhance the crunchy texture.
â–²Location: 93 Sofa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 11:00-22:0 every day
â–² Price: Mountain vegetable bibimbap 8,000 won, salad pork cutlet bibimbap 11,000 won, pork cutlet 9,000 won, acorns mixed with vegetables 15,000 won
â–² Testimonial (shikigin hoho): Even if I ordered 2 menus, it was such a hearty amount that 2 people couldn't eat them all. The ingredients for bibimbap are fresh and fresh, just like the flavors made that day.
5. Yellow clover and a flower, Insadong's 'Flower, Rice Epida'
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â–²Location: 3-6, Insa-dong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
â–² Opening hours: 11:30 to 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 to 17:30, closed on Sundays
â–² Price: Bojak bibimbap set 15,000 won, meat bowl set 15,000 won, kitchen garden set 25,000 won
â–² Testimonial (My name is Detective Conan): Korean food flavored with enzymes without any condiments. It's so beautiful that I feel good just looking at the bowl containing the food. Simple food with a light yet rich flavor.