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Restaurant Recommendations in Seoul 

There are so many great places to eat and visit in Seoul. These are some of my favorite restaurants!

** Fun Fact: It's way cheaper to eat out at a restaurant than to cook in Korea.

Hongik Marinated Crab 홍익게장

AYCE Raw Marinated Crab, very good deal for the price

Location: Hongdae

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Eommason kimbap
엄마손김밥

My go-to place for comfort food, the best kimbap, adorable husband and wife owners 

Location: Next to Ewha Uni

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Hanam pork
하남돼지집

The BEST pork belly I ate while in Korea, several branches around Seoul

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Masinneun soft tofu stew
맛있는순두부&김치찜

Delicious and cheap soft tofu soup, unlimited rice

Location: Sinchon

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Wangbijib 왕비집

Hanwoo Beef! (The Wagyu Beef of Korea), pricey but a must-try! Right across the Chinese Consulate

Location: Myeongdong

Richard Haus
리차드하우스

The best pasta restaurant I have ever had (bold statement coming from me because I don't prefer Italian food)

Location: Yeonamdong

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Ihwaseong
이화성

Go-to Jajangmyeon spot, cheap meals (around $4 USD)

Location: Next to Ewha Uni

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Jeongyungmyeonche
정육면체

Michelin guide ramen, very small restaurant, normally always has a line, affordable prices for a Michelin guide restaurant (around $10 USD)

Location: Sinchon

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Sinuiju Korean Sausage with Sweet Rice 
신의주찹쌀순대 이대역점

One of my favorite restaurants for soup! Great place if eating alone

Location: Ewha Woman's Uni Branch

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Yoogane dakgalbi
유가네닭갈비

Dakgalbi, portions are a little small but so delicious, various branches around Seoul

Location: normally I went to Hongdae branch 

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Jayeon Dameun Brazier Grill 자연담은화로

My go-to spot for KBBQ with friends! They serve beef and pork. Affordable prices for quality Korean BBQ.

Location: Sinchon

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Manjok Ohyang Jokbal
만족오향족발

Michelin Guide jokbal restaurant, a little on the pricer side, recommend if you like jokbal or pork

Location: City Hall

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