3 places I recommend
These are the three restaurants and bars in Seoul I have eaten at myself and would recommend.
Where a section has more than one place, they are numbered from my favourite downwards.
marks the ones not to be missed.
Don't forget you can take the map with you
A revered Gangnam Korean BBQ specialist, Myeong-In Deungsim is prized for premium hanwoo (Korean native beef) - especially its beautifully marbled deungsim (sirloin), expertly grilled at your table. Attentive service and top-grade cuts make it a standout for a proper Korean barbecue feast in Seoul.
Address: Dosan-daero 211, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea (2F)
A prestigious Japanese restaurant inside The Shilla Seoul, Ariake serves light, stylish Kansai-style cuisine and omakase. Expect pristine sashimi, creative sushi and signatures like broiled lobster with sea urchin, paired with premium sake.
Address: Ariake, The Shilla Seoul, 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04605, South Korea
A whisky and cocktail bar on the lower level of the Park Hyatt Seoul in Gangnam, pairing premium spirits and cocktails with Japanese-inspired bites like sushi and sashimi. Warm timber interiors, a vinyl record collection and live jazz every night.
Address: The Timber House, Park Hyatt Seoul, 606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06174, South Korea