🍜 Where Do Foreigners Eat in Seoul?

"Korean food is spicy… but where should I try it?""I miss food from my home country too!"

👉 Seoul is a truly multicultural city.You can enjoy authentic Korean cuisine, but also food from all over the world!Here are popular restaurants foreigners love when they first arrive in Korea 😋

🍖 1. Try Korean Food!

Top Korean Restaurants Loved by Foreigners

• Myeongdong Kyoja (Myeongdong)Famous for knife-cut noodles and dumplings! There’s always a line of tourists 🍜

• Tosokchon Samgyetang (near Gyeongbokgung Palace)Herbal chicken soup, especially popular in summer as a health food 🐓🌿

• Yukhoe Sisters (Yukhoe Jjamejip) (Gwangjang Market)For those who want to try Korean-style raw beef and live octopus! Seen often on Korean TV 👀

🍕 2. International Restaurants Run by Foreign Chefs

• Andrew’s Pizza (Itaewon)Classic New York-style pizza by a chef from the U.S. 🍕

• El Pino 323 (Itaewon)A hotspot for real Mexican tacos 🌮

• Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai (Hongdae)Authentic Thai dishes by a chef from Thailand 🍲🇹🇭

🍛 3. Places Loved by Foreign Communities

• Jinju Restaurant (Guro/Garibong – Indian Community)Serves Indian and Nepali-style set meals, popular with E-9 workers 🍛

• Chinatown (Daerim or Konkuk Univ. area)Lots of Chinese street food and authentic local dishes 🥟

• Samarkand (Dongdaemun – Uzbek & Russian Community)Try kebabs, samosas, and hot soups popular among Central Asians 🍢

🥢 4. Halal & Vegetarian-Friendly Options

• Loving Hut (Hongdae, Jongno)A vegan restaurant loved by vegetarians and health-conscious visitors 🥬

• The Halal Guys (Itaewon, Hongdae)The famous brand from New York! Certified halal food that Muslim guests can trust 🕌🍗

👩 Real Story

👩‍🎓 Sara (25, Indonesia) is studying Korean in Seoul.She was worried about halal food at first,but now says:“In Itaewon, there are so many halal restaurants.I feel totally comfortable eating out in Seoul!”

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do restaurants have menus in English or other languages?👉 Yes! Tourist areas like Myeongdong, Itaewon, and Hongdae often have menus in English, Chinese, or Japanese.Small local shops might not, so a translation app can help!

Q. What if I can’t eat spicy food?👉 Just say: “An maeun geollo juseyo” (Please make it not spicy).You can also ask: “An maeun eumshik isseoyo?” (Do you have non-spicy food?)Most places will help kindly!

Q. Is it rude to leave food on the plate?👉 Leaving a little is fine, but avoid wasting too much.You can ask for takeout by saying: “Po-jang haejuseyo” (Please pack it to-go)!

✅ Summary

• Seoul has a wide range of restaurants for foreigners

• You can find traditional Korean food, international cuisine, halal, and vegetarian dishes

• Most options are in Itaewon, Hongdae, and Myeongdong

• Knowing a few Korean phrases helps when ordering

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A delicious meal is great fuel for your job journey!Make lots of tasty memories in Korea 😋🍱🇰🇷

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