The nights in Seoul got as long as the weather got colder. However, for young people in Seoul who are always busy, even this seems too short. When I sit with nice people and enjoy chatting about Dorando, the deadline often comes before I know it. When I wake up with a bad taste, I miss the late-night restaurants where you can stay up late and welcome you even if you come late. Here are some late-night restaurants that warm the hearts of cold customers with a bowl of warm rice and a cup of sake.
1. 'Kiyoyi' in Bongcheon-dong, Seoul, came back with a new look
Image source: kiyoi_dam's Instagram
Image source: kiyoi_dam's Instagram
“Kiyoi,†which had a cute sensibility, was recently reopened and transformed into a luxurious atmosphere. The signature menu is the “sashimi plate,†which contains 10 to 11 types of sashimi, including tuna, mackerel, flounder, and horse mackerel. Each fish is cooked and served in the most delicious way, such as smoking, broiling, and aging. Various alcoholic beverages such as wine, sake, and cocktails have also been added.
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â–²Location: 65 Gwanak-ro 14-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:30 — 02:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Sashimi plate (2 people) 38,000 won, orinabe 28,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami you889): When I visited after hearing about the new opening, everything from the interior to the menu was completely changed. I ate the recommended sashimi plate, but if you add sea bream, you can enjoy it even more.
2. Okonomiyaki made from 100% hemp dough, 'E-Kitchen' in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul
Image source: ejookitchen's Instagram
Image source: ejookitchen's Instagram
“This kitchen†has a variety of spaces, from bar seats surrounding the kitchen to table seats. The signature menu “okonomiyaki†is characterized by the fact that it is made with 100% hemp dough instead of wheat flour. Okonomiyaki mainly contains shrimp, meat, and squid, and toppings such as cheese, red pepper, and mochi can be added according to your preferences. You can enjoy it warmly until the end on a private iron plate prepared for each table.
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â–²Location: 2F, 33 Yeonhui-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 17:00 — 02:00 every day, closed on Tuesdays
â–²Price: Okonomiyaki 13,500 won, Sukiyaki 18,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Beginnergain): It's fun to sit at a bar and watch them make food. Even though I ordered basic okonomiyaki, the filling was full of ingredients. It's great that regulars offer unlimited discounts once they sign up.
3. The appeal of soft raw pasta, 'Sukuro' in Sinsa-dong, Seoul
Image source: scuro.co.kr's Instagram
Image source: scuro.co.kr's Instagram
“Scuro†is a place that presents food from the northern Italian city of Morena in a local style. The most popular tagliatelle noodles made at the store are “bolognese†with meat sauce, and “mushroom tortelloni,†which has the rich flavor of truffles added to the tortelloni filled with shiitake mushrooms and beef. We also have over 100 varieties of wine to enhance the flavor of the food.
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â–²Location: 31 Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 18:00 to 02:00, Sunday 18:00 to 00:00, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Bolognese 24,000 won, mushroom tortelloni 32,000 won
â–²Testimonial (shikigin hamamu): The texture of the pasta made from homemade noodles is both chewy and soft. The atmosphere is classy, so it's perfect for an atmospheric date late in the day.
4. Enjoy both crispness and moisture at the same time, 'Midnight Restaurant Sage' in Galhyeon-dong, Seoul
Image source: hello_saige's Instagram
Image source: hello_saige's Instagram
“Midnight Restaurant Seiji†is run by Chef Park Se-jin from Tsuji Culinary College in Japan. The signature menu “Tomato Salsa Eggplant Sandwich†is fried eggplant stuffed with pork and served with tomato salsa sauce. Starting with the crispy tempura batter, the juicy pork, and the soft, crunchy eggplant, combine the textures of each ingredient, and fill your mouth with a diverse feast.
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â–²Location: 13-6, Yeonseo-ro 27-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 02:00 every day, closed on Mondays
â–²Price: Tomato salsa eggplant sandwich 14,000 won, tantan miso giblets nabe 19,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Devil's Rabbit): Eating tomato salsa eggplant sandwich completely changed my perception of eggplant. Can eggplant be cooked so deliciously, like this? If you dip it in sauce and eat it, the umami will survive.
5. The rich aroma that fills your mouth, 'Futari Diner, 'Junggok-dong, Seoul
Image source: namtari_'s Instagram
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“Futari Restaurant†is located near Exit 1 of Junggok Station. The signature menu is “Horumodong,†which is eaten by bursting egg yolk over various garnishes and daichang simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Daichang, which has a chewy texture and rich flavor, is even more aromatic when combined with egg yolk. Instead of mixing the rice bowl, we recommend putting whatever garnish you like on top of the rice and eating it in one bite.
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â–²Location: 1F, 58, Gingorang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 17:00 — 04:00 every day
â–²Price: Horumon dong 10,000 won, motsunabe 23,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Sezel the devil): I can't believe there are restaurants like this around my house! I ate the famous horumdong, and it was delicious because it wasn't tough and had a good sweet and salty seasoning. If you add a little bit of raw wasabi to eat it, it also captures the feeling, so it goes well with it.