'Bukchon Hanok Village' is a cluster of hanok buildings clustered above Anguk Station. It is an attractive place with a unique quiet atmosphere that can be felt from the tiled roof and stone walls. In spring, when the weather is warm, tourists wearing hanbok and taking three to five pictures are finely decorated with colorful hanbok through the black tiles. Bukchon is particularly fun to visit because there are a variety of restaurants located between deep alleys. From cafes with a panoramic view of Bukchon to Italian cuisine in a hanok! Here are 5 of the best restaurants in Bukchon Hanok Village, which are filled with a quiet atmosphere.
1. Authentic Venetian pasta enjoyed in a hanok, “Italian rice†in Sogyeok-dong
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Selected for the 2019 Michelin Guide, 'Italian House' is a place that showcases authentic Venetian pasta. The signature menu is “sea urchin and fish pasta,†where you can enjoy grating sea urchin eggs and fish eggs on chewy spaghetti noodles. The saltiness of the fish roe and the rich flavor of the sea urchin eggs blend harmoniously through the noodles. Please note that meals are divided into 1 and 2 parts, and 100% reservation is required.
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â–²Location: 74-9, Yulgok-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 18:00, closed every second and fourth Sunday and every Monday
â–²Price: Sea urchin and fish pasta 35,000 won, truffle cream gnocchi 22,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigin Shham): A place that combines a hanok-style exterior with a Western-style interior! Be sure to try this sea urchin and fish pasta filled with the smell of the sea~
2. 'Gallery Leader Square' in Gye-dong, where you can enjoy two flavors at the same time
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“Gallery Leader Square†has an attractive view of the hanok seen from the window as soon as you open the door. The signature menu, “Matcha cocktail based on white tea,†is prepared with warm white tea and refreshing matcha. After cleansing your mouth with white tea, which has a mild aroma, you can enjoy the matcha tea in sequence. It reduces the bitterness unique to matcha and is characterized by a refreshing and refreshing aftertaste with cucumber and carbonated water.
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â–²Location: 128 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 20:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: White tea-based matcha cocktail 7,000 won, iced strawberry basil black tea 7,600 won
â–²Testimonial (Warning about handling food and drink): Decorate the store like a gallery, just like a trade name. There were many menus I had seen for the first time, so after thinking about it, they gave me detailed explanations and recommended drinks that were perfect for my taste.
3. A bowl full of sincerity, Samcheong-dong's 'Second Best House in Seoul'
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“The second-best house in Seoul†has held its place since 1976 until now. The signature menu is “red bean soup,†which is sweet red bean paste topped with plenty of garnishes such as chestnuts, ginkgo beans, and hedge beans. In particular, the chewy meat that is made directly at the store every day using glutinous rice adds to the fun of chewing. Drinks that are great to enjoy after a meal are also available, such as sweet sake, crystal fruit, and sanghwa-tang.
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â–²Location: 124 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 21:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Red bean soup 7,000 won, Ssanghwadang 7,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Sujhat): You can eat in a nostalgic atmosphere as if you were at your grandmother's house. Cinnamon powder is also sprinkled on top of the red bean soup, and the sweet flavor goes well together. I packed it because it was delicious to eat, and my family loved it too!
4. “Chosun Gimbap†in Anguk-dong, full of unique ingredients
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“Chosun Gimbap†is a place that has gained a lot of popularity after being aired in various media outlets. The signature menu is “Chosun Gimbap,†which contains plenty of flower herbs made by drying three-leaf chrysanthemums, and “oden gimbap,†which contains wasabi to make the most of its savory flavor. Gimbap, which boasts a rich flavor, is also popular when eaten with kimchi or pickles as a side dish.
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â–²Location: 68, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 20:00 every day; Sunday 11:00 — 19:00; B/T 15:00 — 16:30; closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Korean gimbap 4,800 won, oden gimbap 4,800 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Isul Chamisul): If you go to Bukchon Hanok Village, this is a gimbap restaurant you must stop by. Everything from gimbap to noodles is easy, so it's great that you feel comfortable even after eating!
5. Deep flavor added by truffle oil, Samcheong-dong's 'Gil Woong Jungak Bu'
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The modern Chinese restaurant “Gil Ungurakbu†was launched by the Korean food specialty store “Yongsusan.†The signature menu is jajangmyeon, which is a rich blend of seafood, pork, and vegetables, and “truffle oil jajangmyeon,†which comes with truffle oil. You can mix and eat the amount of truffle oil according to your preferences. The combination of the rich flavor unique to jajangmyeon and the rich and deep flavor of the truffles is exquisite.
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â–²Location: 119 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 21:30 every day, B/T (weekdays) 15:00 — 17:00, B/T (weekends) 16:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Jajangmyeon with truffle oil 9,000 won, Kadaif cream shrimp 32,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Yeonji Konji ><): The store is gorgeous and luxurious, so it's great for meetings and dinners. They also have a variety of alcoholic beverages, from soju and beer to wine and highballs~