'Seongbuk-dong' is surrounded by Bukhansan Mountain and Bukaksan Mountain. Unlike the colorful and bustling center of Seoul, it is a place that boasts a quiet yet peaceful atmosphere. Seongbuk-dong is a place that makes use of the quiet atmosphere of a hanok as it is, and you can enjoy a beautiful landscape with a mix of modern buildings. Also, there are various restaurants located between residential areas, so it's fun to visit. From mizutaki, which is great for pampering, to fruit juice restaurants that will quench your thirst! Here are 5 of the best restaurants in Seongbuk-dong that have a laid-back charm.
1. “Seondong Barley Rice†in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, with a generous heart that has continued for the second generation
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“Seondong Barley Rice†has been running for the second generation since 1987. The signature menu, “Barley Rice,†offers a hearty mix of 6 kinds of vegetables that can be grated together, as well as kimchi, cabbage wraps, and miso stew. You can put the ingredients of your choice and gochujang on top of the rice and rub perilla oil on top of the rice. “Potato noodles,†which are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, are also a favorite side dish.
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â–²Location: 134-4 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 09:30 — 21:00 every day
â–²Price: Barley rice 9,000 won, potato chips 13,000 won
â–²Testimonial (I'm being sucked in): The aroma and aroma of perilla oil added to bibimbap is very different. Even if you add a little bit of it, the savory flavor is soft. Bibimbap is delicious even if you eat it alone, but even if you wrap it in the cabbage wrap that comes with it, it's a delicacy. The store has moved, so please take a look.
2. Fresh seasonal fruit, 'Cafe 58.4' in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul
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“Cafe 58.4†is a place that serves juices and desserts made with fresh fruit. The signature summer menu is “watermelon granita,†made by putting ice in a watermelon and grinding it finely like a slush. The sweet taste of watermelon and the coolness that fills your mouth is enough to soothe the sweltering heat. It is a popular menu item called “Fruit Dashi,†where various kinds of seasonal fruits are prepared to be eaten and served on one plate.
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â–²Location: 4-13 Seongbuk-ro 16-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:00 — 23:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Watermelon granita 5,000 won, fruit plate (small) 5,000 won
â–²Testimonial (eating squid body): This is a place that sells a variety of menus with fruits that change from season to season. I recently drank granita made from plums and watermelons, and I feel like my thirst is gone! It's nice that it's not too sweet.
3. A great place to take care of yourself in the hot summer, 'Seongbuk-dong Soba Handmade Soap Longji Mizutak' in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul
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“Seongbuk-dong Soba Handmade Soap Longji Mizutaki†is so popular that long waits continue even during the daytime on weekdays. The signature menu, “Nurungji Mizutaki,†is served over a large earthenware pot filled with rice cake. Chicken is eaten in a cauldron along with glutinous rice, ginseng, chestnuts, dates, pine nuts, and garlic, and is proud of its tender meat without getting caught. The method of eating sweet Chinese cabbage kimchi wrapped in chicken is also popular.
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â–²Location: 281-3 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:00 every day
â–²Price: Nurungji mizutaki 49,000 won, perilla soba homemade fee 9,000 won
â–²Review (It's a pine tree): The amount of nurungji mizutaki is large enough for 3 people to eat. The chicken is also light, and when you eat it, you really feel like taking care of yourself. After eating mizutaki, it's fantastic to finish it with a chewy sticky rice cake!
4. Healthy bread made with organic ingredients, 'Oborok' in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul
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All “Oborok†breads are characterized by being easy to digest even after eating using organic flour and natural yeast. The signature menu is “nap bread,†which is bread kneaded with mulberry leaf powder and filled with yogurt, mulberry leaf whipped cream. The sweet-tasting sweet red bean paste and fresh yogurt cream blend sweetly in the mouth. Coffee and drinks that are great to enjoy with bread are also available.
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â–²Location: 63 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 08:00 — 22:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Sunnap bread 3,700 won, amberjack 5,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Seikigin Part 2): I like the bread here because it doesn't feel bloated even when I eat it, and it's comfortable. The nap pan that appeared on TV was so beautiful, starting with its subtle purple visuals! The combination of mullet cream and adzuki beans isn't too sweet, so my parents love it too!
5. 'Atiole' in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, a fresh noodle pasta with an attractive chewy texture
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“Atiole†offers pasta made from raw noodles picked directly from the store every morning. The signature menu, “Peche,†offers seafood pasta mixed with a spicy tomato sauce base in an earthenware pot. Seafood such as mussels, scallops, and squid adds even more richness to the chewy and chewy texture of raw noodles. The wood-fired pizza, which has an attractive savory dough, is also loved by many.
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â–²Location: 148-3 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 11:30 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Peche 21,000 won, combination 21,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Doolyeong): The cozy atmosphere is great for a date. A variety of menus are available, from pasta to pizza, steak, and risotto. In particular, pasta made from raw noodles has a unique texture and is addictive.