Last December, the stone wall path of Deoksugung Palace, which was a regular date spot for couples, was completely opened after some renovations. The stone wall path of Deoksugung Palace is a memorable place where the story of Dorando blossomed while walking on a quiet and quiet path. How about enjoying the quiet atmosphere of the city center while feeling the atmosphere with your partner or family? From cafes where you can enjoy various types of beans to hot samgyetang restaurants that melt away the cold, and brunch specialty stores where you can enjoy a private meal with homemade brunch! Here are 5 of the best restaurants in Deoksugung Palace, a place steeped in memories and love.
1. Korea's first samgyetang, 'Goryeo Samgyetang' in Seosomun-dong
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“Goryeo Samgyetangâ€, which opened in 1960, was the first place in Korea to introduce samgyetang cuisine. The signature menu is “samgyetang,†which is cooked only with domestic chicken. Fill the chicken with glutinous rice, add garlic, jujube, ginseng, and various herbal ingredients, and simmer for at least 4 hours. Boiled chicken is so moist that it can be easily separated. “Goryeo chicken,†which has lost all the fat, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 1 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:30 — 21:30 every day
â–²Price: Samgyetang 16,000 won, wild ginseng abalone samgyetang 28,000 won, Goryeo chicken 17,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Good Food): The flavor of the herbal medicine didn't detract from the chicken's unique light flavor. That's why I felt that foreign customers also don't hesitate to eat it. The lightness is the taste that comes to mind when you think of samgyetang.
2. “Bokseonggak†in Taepyeong-ro 2-ga, a Chinese restaurant that has been in operation for the third generation
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“Bokseonggak†is a Chinese restaurant where nearby office workers stop walking every time it's mealtime. The signature menu is “flat jajang,†which has an excellent sweet jajang sauce and a firm texture. If you want a strong spiciness, I recommend “flat pepper jajang,†which has Sichuan pepper added. “Gobarou,†where you can enjoy the harmonious flavors of the sour sauce and the crispy yet chewy glutinous rice dough, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 7 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:20 — 21:40, B/T 14:40 — 17:00
â–²Price: Flat jajang 7,000 won, Gobarou (S) 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Margherita Shikigami): I went there around 11:30, and after about 20 minutes I started standing in line. Being a little late would have been a big deal. It was nice that the noodles were chewy and the onions in the jajang sauce were big.
3. 'Le Four' in Jeongdong, a warm homemade brunch restaurant
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“Le Pool†is a place where you can find brunch menus such as salads, sandwiches, and paninis. The “Super Power Salad,†which contains all the ingredients of the salad to be prepared, is a popular menu. Along with the chewy ciabatta, you can enjoy plenty of fresh vegetables such as smoked salmon, chicken breast, avocado, ricotta cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce. You can choose between balsamic and lemon sauce.
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â–²Location: 33 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: Weekdays 10:00 — 21:00; Saturday 12:00 — 21:00; Sunday 11:00-20:00
â–²Price: Super Power Salad 13,000 won, Avocado Sandwich 9,500 won
â–²Review (Shikshin Somsom Star): It's close to Jeongdong-gil, so the atmosphere is great, and it's great to take a walk after a meal! Both the panini and salad are so delicious and hearty! I have a doctor to visit again hehe
4. “Satisfying Oh Hyang Jokbal City Hall†in Taepyeong-ro 2
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Nestled in a narrow alley, “Manju-o-hyang Jokbal City Hall†is a pig's foot specialty store with a sweet scent of herbal broth from the entrance that draws your appetite. The signature menu is “Satisfying Five-Spiced Pork Feet,†which gently blends tender skin with moist lean meat. When you order pig's feet, you get a full bowl of mochi dumpling soup, mushroom soup, special garlic sauce, and cabbage salad. All menus are packable.
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â–²Location: 134-7 Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 22:30 on weekdays, 12:00 — 22:00 on weekends
â–²Price: Satisfied five-spice pork foot (medium) 32,000 won, tray noodles 10,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Picture of a shikigami, a Ballogrin Giraffe): If you have pig's feet, you'll be satisfied! 🙂 It's famous in Seoul, and I go there more often because it's in front of the company, hehe, thanks to the variety of sauces, I can enjoy a variety of flavors! Delicious even when it cools down!
5. 'Russo Lab Jeongdong' in Jeongdong pursues the natural taste and aroma of coffee
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'Russo Lab Jeongdong' is a modern two-story building with plenty of sunlight. Here, baristas also participate directly in bean development. The signature menu is “filter coffee,†where you choose and drink beans according to your taste. Among the espresso menus, “Russo Cheto,†where you can enjoy the rich taste and aroma of coffee with less milk, is popular. The espresso menu can also be enjoyed with decaffeinated.
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â–²Location: 17 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 08:00 — 20:00 on weekdays; 09:00 — 20:00 on weekends; brunch every day from 10:00 to 15:00
â–²Price: Signature Brewing 6,000 won, Russo Chetto 6,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigin Jin Ramen Shin Ramen): I don't know much about coffee, but if you tell me what flavor you want, they'll kindly recommend it and choose it for you:) I often go to Sunshine Restaurant because the coffee tastes good hehe