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If eating BBQ, note that your clothes will smell, so avoid it on your flight-back day.
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For popular spots with limited-time menus like doenjang jjigae, it's recommended to come early.
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If you want to try doenjang jjigae at Ttosuninejip, bring at least one more person as it's pricier for solo diners.
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At Mugyodong Bugeogukjip, you can get refills of both soup and rice.
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For Sarangbang Kalguksu, it's easy to get in if you avoid peak hours.
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Curated places
Spots mentioned in this video.
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4.2
막내회집 본점Maknae HoejipI enjoyed the Hoetteopbap, which was a great value at 10,000 won and came with generous side dishes, making me feel like a local in this unpolished, authentic market spot.
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4.4
우가WoogaI highly recommend the Aged Yukhoe Bibimbap, a Michelin-listed lunch-only dish that was a steal at 19,000 won, offering a clean yet deeply savory flavor that truly tasted like happiness.
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4.0
굴다리식당Guldari SikdangI was incredibly grateful to try all three menu items—the thick-cut jeyuk bokkeum, kimchi jjigae, and egg roll—even though I only ordered the jeyuk bokkeum, and found it all incredibly delicious.
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4.4
서울맛집Seoul MatjipI recommend this market diner for its incredibly delicious Charcoal Bulgogi, which had a fragrant aroma and juicy meat, offering an unreal local vibe despite being a bit far from Seongsu Station.
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4.1
영동설렁탕Yeongdong SeolleongtangI enjoyed every last bite of the seolleongtang, which had a milky-white, collagen-rich broth and was served with unbelievably huge kimchi, and I appreciated the dedicated area for solo diners.
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4.5
무교동 북어국집Mugyodong BugeogukjipI found the Dried Pollack Soup to be a simple yet deeply satisfying dish that filled both stomach and soul, a testament to why this Seoul Future Heritage site has been running for nearly 60 years.
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4.5
뚝배기집Ttukbaegi-jipI found the Sundubu Jjigae and bibimbap set for just 7,000 won to be a seriously great deal, offering a delicious and warming meal perfect for breakfast or lunch.
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4.8
혼고집 연남점HONGOJIBI recommend this solo BBQ place for its flexibility in ordering various meat types and portions, making it ideal for solo travelers wanting to enjoy samgyeopsal, skirt steak, and pork jowl.
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4.6
명동서서갈비Myeongdong Seoseo GalbiI enjoyed the beef galbi, which was perfectly cooked and allowed for solo dining, providing an authentic, smoky Korean BBQ experience that felt like a trip back in time.
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4.8
팔팔너구리해장 신당본점Pal Pal Neoguri HaejangI found the Neoguri Udon Gukbap, which came with both udon and rice, to be a luxurious combination, and the free suyuk was light yet full of savory flavor and really good.
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4.9
돈골약방 성수점Dongol YakbangI found the Deulkkae Poyak Gomtang to be simple, memorable, and truly delicious, with a light broth and fragrant perilla, making this stylish spot a seriously cost-effective choice despite its location near Seongsu Station.
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4.2
강가네 떡볶이Ganggane TteokbokkiI recommend this tteokbokki specialty shop for a quick bite; the muchae tteokbokki was soft and delicious with a subtle sweetness, and the tempura was fully soaked in the broth.
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3.7
유정식당 동대문Yujeong Sikdang DongdaemunI found this 24-hour diner to be a great spot to experience Korean cuisine, especially the cheonggukjang, and it's very foreigner-friendly, making it easy for first-time travelers to enter.
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4.4
사랑방칼국수Sarangbang KalguksuI found the Kalguksu with Egg to be a really satisfying bowl with a deep savory broth and a bigger-than-expected portion, making it easy to get in even as a solo diner during off-peak hours.
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5.0
윤토스트Yoon ToastI found the Yun Toast to be delicious and reasonably priced, packed with filling, and the kind owner's hospitality, including a free warm coffee, warmed me from the inside out in this authentic local market.
