“Kumho-dong†is located between Kumho Station and Shingumho Station. Geumho-dong has many apartment complexes and schools, so it's a quiet and relaxing neighborhood as a residential complex. Recently, restaurants have sprung up one by one in the middle of the alley in Kumho-dong, adding to its appeal. From French restaurants selected by the Michelin Guide to izakayas where you can enjoy a quiet drink! Here are 5 of the best emerging restaurants in Kumho-dong.
1. “Kitchen Urawa†in Kumho-dong, a Japanese home-cooked meal with a rich composition
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“Kitchen Urawa†was opened by KitchenWarabi, a Japanese home-cooking specialty store, relocated to Kumho-dong. All menus consist of a main dish, salad, omelette, stewed tofu, miso soup, and plum pudding. The signature menu is “Chicken Namba,†where deep-fried chicken with a special sour sauce is dipped in tartar sauce. It is located underground.
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â–²Location: 61 Nangye-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Chicken Namba 10,500 won, Chicken Karaage 9,000 won
â–²Testimonial (ILOVEU): I also recommend karaage, which is deep-fried chicken thigh and is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. If you try a glass of beer and eat it together, it's a honey combination!!
2. Kumho-dong 'Gourmet', a pasta with a rich flavor and texture
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The casual French restaurant “Gourmet†was selected in the 2019 Michelin Guide. The signature menu is “octopus oil pasta†with pasta flavored with truffles and chorizo, and confit octopus cooked at a low temperature for a long time. The chewy pasta noodles and octopus meat add to the flavor of the truffle that spreads softly throughout the mouth.
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â–²Location: 17, Geumho-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 18:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Octopus oil pasta (lunch) 28,000 won, whole duck fillet dish (lunch) 39,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Good evening): The atmosphere is classy, so it's a great place for a date. There are a lot of customers, so I think it would be a good idea to make a reservation even on weekdays.
3. “Baegijip†in Geumho-dong, rich gravy that fills your mouth
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“Baegijip†was launched as a second brand by Yukjeon Restaurant, which is well known as a restaurant specializing in grilled pork. The signature menu “Samgyeopsal†and “Pork Belly†have a soft texture and rich juiciness. At first, it is recommended to eat it with salt, which allows you to enjoy the natural flavor of the meat. Afterwards, you can enjoy it with seaweed, seaweed sauce, etc. according to your preferences.
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â–²Location: 58 Geumhosan-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 23:00 every day, B/T 15:30 — 17:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Samgyeopsal 13,000 won, neck meat 13,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Pickled radish): Kimchi and onions grilled with meat are delicious when eaten together. Hmm, you can also eat meal menus such as pork cutlet and gukbap for lunch!
4. Croissants and waffles at the same time! , 'Aufglet' in Geumho-dong
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“Aufglette†is run by four bosses who specialize in fashion, hotels, design, and interior design. The signature menu, “Croffle,†is a menu where croissant dough is baked in a waffle shape, topped with a scoop of ice cream, and sprinkled with cinnamon powder. The crispy, textured croissants and sweet ice cream go in harmony.
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â–²Location: 7, Dokseodang-ro 51-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Croffle 8,000 won, Siphon Coffee 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Gem looking for a friend): The basement has a larger space than the first floor. The interior is stylish, so it's a great place to take pictures and spend quiet time alone.
5. Fresh seafood imported every day, 'Mitan' in Kumho-dong
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Mitan is an izakaya located near Kumho Neighborhood Park. The signature menu is “assorted sashimi,†where you can enjoy over 10 kinds of seafood at once, such as yellowtail, salmon, tuna, and conch. Only fresh seafood delivered on the same day is used, and the variety changes little by little every day. The store is small, so it's a good idea to make a reservation in advance.
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â–²Location: 3 Geumhosan 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 01:00 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Assorted sashimi (2 people) 32,000 won, shellfish pickled in olive oil 8,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Purple Man Shikigami): It's a place run by the brothers together~ Even though it's been a while since the new one was created, there was already a rumor about the Kumho-dong Hot Flow. hehehe