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www.groovekorea.com / January 2014 98 amEricaN & brUNch Jo’s basket grill & Dining (02) 744-0701 • 31-37 Dongsoong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul KorEaN & bbq small happiness in the garden (02) 975-3429 • 28-3 Jeodong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul Jang sa rang (02) 546-9994 • 624-47 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul The menu at this traditional Korean restaurant ranges from classic kimchi pancakes and stone pot rice to an array of meats and veggies. ondal (02) 450-4518 • 177 Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Looking to impress a date or a business partner? head to the premier traditional Korean restaurant in Seoul. hadongkwan (02) 776-5656 • 10-4 Myungdong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul This place simply has the best gomtang (beef soup) in Seoul. two Plus (02) 515 5712 • B1 f. 532-9 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Served here is a high-quality beef loin at a reasonable price. tosokchon (samgyetang) (02) 737 7444 • 85-1 Chebu-dong, Jongno- gu, Seoul A popular Korean-style chicken soup with ginseng is popular at this place. Former presidents enjoyed this restaurant. A soup costs just 15,000 won. thai & viEtNamEsE Pho hoa (02) 792-8866 • 737-4, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul italiaN & frENch Pizza hill (02) 450-4699 • 177 Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin- gu, Seoul The frst restaurant to serve pizza in Korea. mExicaN & tEx-mEx Dos tacos (gangnam) (02) 593-5904 • 104 Dessian Luv, 1303-35 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul The best and largest taco franchise is Korea; try out their shrimp potato burrito. grill5taco (02) 515-5549 • 519-13 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul rEstaUraNts JaPaNEsE Jin Donburi (02) 2235 1123 • 103-9 Jeodong 1-ga, Jung- gu, Seoul The chef here trained in Japan and serves an authentic Japanese-style donburi (donkatsu over rice) at an affordable price. Gatsudon goes for 6,000 won. DoNgatsU Dr. oh’s King-size Donkatsu / o baksane Donkatsu (02) 3673 5730 • 131-32 Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul The place serves donkatsu the size of a car wheel. The restaurant dares you to fnish it in one sitting. myeongdong Donkatsu (02) 776 5300 • 59-13 Myeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul This is the most popular and oldest Japanese-style donkatsu restaurant in Myeong-dong. Try the wasabi. Namsan Donkatsu (02) 777-7929 • 49-24 Namsandong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul Since 1992, this casual Korean-style donkatsu restaurant has been a favorite of Namsan hikers and taxi drivers. iNtErNatioNal battered sole (02) 322-8101 • 52-23 Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul Battered Sole is a relative newcomer, but they serve up some of the best fsh and chips in Korea. This is the real deal. simply india (02) 744 6333• 1-79 Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul vEgEtariaN so true (02) 549 7288 • Jinseong Building, 58-6 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. blog.naver.com/julieintoday sanchon (02) 735 0312 • 14 Gwanghun-dong, Jongno- gu, Seoul www.sanchon.com veggie holic 070 4114 0458 • 204-59 Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul www.veggieholic.co.kr march rabbit (02) 3444-4514 • 560 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam- gu, Seoul DaEgU 5th lounge (053) 764-3579 •207-10 Doosan-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu This fabulous lounge does just about everything right. If you’re in search for space for private parties, this is the place. www.enjoykorea.asia