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14 Best Bites in Seoul, South Korea

    Updated: 1 day ago

    Seoul is a foodie's dream, brimming with everything from traditional eats to modern reimaginings of Korean cuisine. Whether you're wandering through historic markets or exploring chic neighbourhoods, here are some of the best bites to savour across the capital.


    Raw beef with sesame seeds and egg yolk on top of spicy noodles, garnished with sprouts and thin white radish slices on a plate.
    Yukhoe Bibimbap Noodles at Hyeongje Yukhoe

    1. 🍰 4F Cafe (Desserts & Coffee)

    2. 🥐 BETON (Salted Bread)

    3. 🍸 Charles H. (Cocktail Bar)

    4. 🍴 Eatanic Garden (Modern Korean)

    5. 🥐 fresh bread factory (Salted Bread)

    6. 🐷 Geumdwaeji Sikdang / Gold Pig (Samgyeopsal - Grilled Pork)

    7. 🦀 Hwa Hae Dang (Ganjang Gejang)

    8. 🥩 Hyeongje Yukhoe (Yukhoe)

    9. 🦀 Jangjinyeong Ganjang Gejang (Ganjang Gejang)

    10. 🥯 Kokkilli Bagel (Bagel)

    11. 🥛 Lazy Yogurt (Greek Yogurt)

    12. 🥢 Onjium (Refined Korean)

    13. 🐚 Seowonjuk (Porridge)

    14. 🥩 Yeongcheon Yeonghwa (Hanwoo Beef)


    4F Cafe

    🍰Desserts & Coffee┆Euljiro


    • Description: A hidden gem in a renovated printing factory near Bangsan Market, this 4-floor cafe blends moody interiors with handmade desserts and craft drinks

    • Recommendations: Strawberry Tiramisu

    • Reservation: Walk-in only

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps



    BETON

    🥐Salted Bread┆Multiple Locations


    • Description: One of the trendsetters behind Seoul’s salted bread craze, BETON offers a range of sweet and savoury flavours with a chewy, layered bite

    • Recommendations: Plain, Corn Cream, Garlic Salted Bread

    • Reservation: Walk-in only

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps (Seongsu branch)



    Charles H.

    🍸Cocktail Bar┆Gwanghwamun


    • Description: Speakeasy tucked inside the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, known for immersive storytelling and world-class drinks; Asia’s 50 Best Bars regular

    • Recommendations: Pastelito, Lotus Pond

    • Reservation: via TableCheck

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps





    Eatanic Garden

    🍴Modern Korean┆Gangnam


    • Description: Elevated Korean dining with seasonal set courses, served 36 floors above Seoul in the Josun Palace hotel

    • Recommendations: Seasonal Tasting Menu only

    • Reservation: via Catch Table

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps



    fresh bread factory

    🥐Salted Bread┆Dongdaemun


    • Description: A minimalist shop selling only one thing - perfectly baked, old-school salted bread; no frills, no variety, and you must buy a set of three

    • Recommendations: Plain Salted Bread (sold in bundles of 3)

    • Reservation: Walk-in only

    • Information: Google Maps


    Hand holding a golden-brown salted bread in focus, with a blurred store background, conveying a cozy atmosphere.




    Hwa Hae Dang

    🦀Ganjang Gejang┆Mapo


    • Description: Bib Gourmand spot serving soy-marinated female blue crabs with full roe, claypot rice, and classic sides

    • Recommendations: Ganjang Gejang Set (Female Crab)

    • Reservation: via Phone (+82-2-785-4422)

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps





    Hyeongje Yukhoe

    🥩Yukhoe (Raw Beef)┆Gwangjang Market


    • Description: one of Gwangjang’s best-known yukhoe spots, serving Korea’s beloved raw beef and spicy cold noodles combo

    • Recommendations: Yukhoe Bibimbap Noodles

    • Reservation: Walk-in only

    • Information: Google Maps





    Jangjinyeong Ganjang Gejang

    🦀Ganjang Gejang┆Hannam


    • Description: A specialty crab restaurant focusing on soy-marinated female blue crab with orange roe

    • Recommendations: Female Ganjang Gejang Set

    • Reservation: Walk-in only

    • Information: Google Maps





    Kokkilli Bagel

    🥯Korean Bagels┆Multiple Locations


    • Description: Chewy artisanal bagels made with locally inspired flavours and techniques

    • Recommendations: Daily flavours - check in-store

    • Reservation: Walk-in only

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps (Hannam branch)


    Two bagels, one plain and one with raisins, on a plate with green trim. Background shows cream cheese tub and blurred bakery box.




    Lazy Yogurt

    🥛Greek Yogurt┆Seongsu & Gangnam


    • Description: Minimalist yogurt shop offering custom bowls and creative toppings - order by tablet, cashless only

    • Recommendations: Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Bowl

    • Reservation: Walk-in only

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps (Gangnam branch)




    Onjium

    🥢Refined Korean┆Jongno


    • A Michelin-starred cultural institute serving seasonal, heritage Korean cuisine in a refined, contemporary setting

    • Recommendations: Tasting Course only

    • Reservation: via CatchTable

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps


    Seowonjuk

    🍚Porridge┆Myeongdong


    • Description: Comforting bowls of premium abalone porridge - perfect for breakfast

    • Recommendations: Premium Abalone Porridge

    • Reservation: Walk-in only; go early

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps





    Yeongcheon Yeonghwa

    🥩Hanwoo Bibimbap┆Gangnam


    • Description: Local-favourite, celeb-approved 24-hour restaurant serving comforting Korean beef dishes

    • Recommendations: Yukhoe Bibimbap

    • Reservation: Walk-in only

    • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps


    7 Street Food Vendors in Hanoi, Vietnam

      Updated: 2 days ago

      Hanoi’s street food scene is a sensory whirlwind of sizzling grills, fragrant broths, and sidewalk feasts that capture the heart of Vietnamese cuisine. From smoky grilled pork to delicate steamed rolls and rich crab soups, the city’s bustling vendors offer unforgettable flavours in the most casual, delicious settings. Here are 7 street food spots you shouldn’t miss in the Old Quarter of the capital.


      1. 🍖 Bun Cha Dac Kim (Grilled Pork)

      2. 🍖 Bun Cha Hang Quat (Grilled Pork)

      3. 🌾 Banh Cuon Ba Xuan (Steamed Rice Rolls)

      4. 🍜 Pho Khoi Hoi (Beef Noodle Soup)

      5. 🍜 Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su (Beef Noodle Soup)

      6. 🦀 Bun Rieu Co Hoan (Crab Noodle Soup)

      7. 🥪 Banh Mi 25 (Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich)


      Bonus: 🍸The Haflington (Cocktail Bar)

      Bun Cha Dac Kim

      🍖Grilled Pork


      • Description: This bustling spot draws long lines for its charcoal-grilled pork patties and belly, served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and a tangy dipping sauce.

      • Recommendations: Bun Cha Nem Ran (Grilled Pork with Fried Spring Rolls)

      • Information: Google Maps



      Bun Cha Hang Quat

      🍖Grilled Pork


      • Description: A local favourite known for its smoky grilled pork served alongside crispy fried spring rolls, fresh herbs, and vermicelli noodles.

      • Recommendations: Bun Cha Nem Ran (Grilled Pork with Fried Spring Rolls)

      • Information: Google Maps


      Close-up of a bowl with grilled pork and greens in broth, on a red table. Fresh herbs and rice noodles in the background.



      Banh Cuon Ba Xuan

      🌾Steamed Rice Rolls


      • Description: Famous for delicate, thin rice rolls filled with minced pork and mushrooms, served hot with herbs and dipping sauce.

      • Recommendations: Banh Cuon Nong (Steamed Rice Rolls)

      • Information: Google Maps


      Plate of steamed rice rolls topped with crispy shallots. Background shows a red basket of fresh greens on a green table.



      Pho Khoi Hoi

      🍜Beef Noodle Soup


      • Description: A cozy spot serving flavourful pho with tender slices of beef heel muscle, known locally as "Pho Loi".

      • Recommendations: Pho Loi (Medium Rare Beef Heel Muscle Noodle Soup)

      • Information: Google Maps



      Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su

      🍜Beef Noodle Soup


      • Description: One of Hanoi’s most iconic pho eateries, renowned for its perfectly balanced broth and half-done, half-well beef slices.

      • Recommendations: Pho Tai Chin (Half Done with Well Done Beef)

      • Information: Google Maps


      Bowl of beef pho garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, with slices of lime in the background.


      Bun Rieu Co Hoan

      🦀Crab Noodle Soup


      • Description: Serving a rich and tangy crab-based noodle soup loaded with tomatoes, tofu, and fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.

      • Recommendations: Bún Riêu Cua (Crab Noodle Soup)

      • Information: Google Maps


      Bowl of vibrant crab noodle soup with beef, herbs, and onions beside a basket of fresh greens on a green table, creating a fresh, inviting mood.

      Banh Mi 25

      🥪Vietnamese Sandwich


      • Description: A popular bánh mì spot offering fresh baguettes packed with pâté, barbecued pork, smoked sausage, and crisp vegetables.

      • Recommendations: Banh Mi Thap Cam (Mixed Banh Mi)

      • Information: Google Maps


      Close-up of a hand holding a sliced sandwich filled with lettuce, cucumber, ham, and pâté. Wrapped in brown paper, blurred background.

      The Haflington

      🍸Cocktail Bar


      • Description: After a day of feasting on Hanoi’s best street eats, The Haflington is the perfect place to wind down. Tucked behind an unassuming facade in the Old Quarter, this cocktail bar-meets-museum fantasy stuns with fossils, vintage books, and a towering dinosaur skeleton. Its illustrated cocktail menu reads like a storybook - each drink a new chapter.

      • Recommendations: Rabbit’s Habit, Green Fairy

      • Information: Google Maps



      5 Casual Eats in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

        Updated: 2 days ago

        Kuala Lumpur’s food scene is a dynamic mix of cultural influences, bold flavours, and comforting local favourites. Whether you’re craving spicy noodles, crispy fried chicken, or hearty broths, the city offers countless laid-back spots that deliver on taste without the fuss. Here are five casual eats to try on your next visit.


        1. 🍜 Lai Fong La La Noodles (Noodles)

        2. 🥥 Village Park Restaurant (Nasi Lemak)

        3. 🍜 Mee Tarik Restoran (Noodles)

        4. 🍲 Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh (Bak Kut Teh)

        5. 🍛 Coast by Kayra (Keralan Cuisine)


        Lai Fong La La Noodles

        🍜Noodles┆China Town


        • Description: Famous for their umami-rich lala (clam) broth, Lai Fong is a KL staple where seafood lovers gather for comforting bowls of noodle soup and sizzling claypot dishes

        • Recommendations: Lala Noodle Soup, Prawn Claypot Glass Noodles

        • Reservation: Walk-in only

        • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps



        Clay pot with prawns, glass noodles, and green onions in dark broth, set on foil-wrapped base.

        Village Park Restaurant

        🥥Nasi Lemak┆Damansara Uptown


        • Description: A go-to for locals and tourists alike, Village Park is best known for their iconic nasi lemak, crowned with crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside fried chicken

        • Recommendations: Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng

        • Reservation: Walk-in only

        • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps

        A plate of nasi lemak with crispy fried chicken (ayam goreng), fragrant coconut rice, sambal, boiled egg, peanuts, and anchovies, served on a banana leaf.
        A pile of plates of nasi lemak with crispy fried chicken (ayam goreng), fragrant coconut rice, sambal, boiled egg, peanuts, and anchovies, served on a banana leaf.

        Mee Tarik Restoran

        🍜Noodles┆Jalan Sultan


        • Description: This humble noodle house specialises in hand-pulled noodles made fresh to order. Their beef daoxiaomian noodles delivers chewy noodles and rich, savoury broth

        • Recommendations: Beef DaoXiao Noodle

        • Reservation: Walk-in only

        • Information: Instagram ┆Google Maps


        Chopsticks lift flat noodles with greens over a bowl of soup. The bowl is white with red text.



        Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh

        🍲Bak Kut Teh┆Pudu


        • Description: For herbal, soul-warming bak kut teh, Yik See Ho is a classic. Their mixed claypot version comes packed with pork, tofu puffs, and mushrooms, perfect for sharing

        • Recommendations: Mixed Claypot Bak Kut Teh

        • Reservation: Walk-in only

        • Information: Google Maps


        Claypot filled with rich broth, tender meat slices, and crispy fried topping.

        Coast by Kayra

        🌊Keralan Cuisine┆Bangsar Shopping Centre


        • Description: A coastal spin on South Indian cuisine, Coast by Kayra offers fresh seafood-forward dishes in a breezy, modern setting—casual yet elevated

        • Recommendations: Chicken Tikka

        • Reservation: via Website or TableApp

        • Information: Google Maps




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