Things to do in Seoul, South Korea: The Best Food & Drink

July 15, 2021 Darleen Reid

Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul

1. O'ngo Food Communications

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O'ngo Food Communications

Our food tours should be your #1, must do thing in Korea. We are focused on great food and exclusive, curated experiences. Because our goal on is to have our guests experience culture through the cuisine. You can join other adventurous foodies on our popular Night Dining Tours or Street Food Tours or you can have a customized experience for you and your group. The was started in 2008 by noted Korean food historian and chef, Jia Choi, PhD. Our tours will take you on an in-depth adventure into Korea as you will taste, see, and explore. We have programs in Seoul and other great destinations such as Jeju, Jeonju, Boseong, Gyeongju, Busan and Andong. O'ngo has done tours and programs for groups and companies such as YPO (Young President's Organization), the European Union, the Hilton Group, Mars Chocolate, Yahoo! and more. Our tours, staff, and cooking classes have been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic (tv), The Kimchi Chronicles (tv), Bizarre Foods (tv), USA Today, Johnny Jet (web), Lonely Planet, Gadlings, Politiken, Olive Magazine, Food Network Asia, the Sydney Herald and Euronews. O'ngo is a registered and insured tour company with the Jongno area and the Korean Association of Tour Agents (KATA).

2. ZenKimchi Korean Food Tours

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ZenKimchi Korean Food Tours

We've shown Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern the best food in Seoul. Let us show you! ZenKimchi offers off-the-beaten-path Korean food tours for hardcore foodies. We have consulted for major TV shows, journalists, and corporations. We now share this experience to give culinary tourists the ultimate experience. We don't just give tours, we give you something to brag about to your friends. We are obsessed with the Korean dining scene, and we know the secret places that visitors want to try. Started as Korea's longest running Korean food blog in 2004, ZenKimchi has gotten recognition from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lonely Planet, The Washington Post, and more. We are one of the only tours in Seoul that accept single bookings. We are also great for groups, families, and couples.

3. Exclusive Tour Korea - Private Day Tours

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Exclusive Tour Korea - Private Day Tours

A Private Day Tour company in Seoul, Korea. Tailor-made Tour only upon your request. Tours & Activities in Seoul, Day Tour, City Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Cultural Tour, Historical & Heritage Tour, Food Tour, Walking Tour, Private Tour, Highlights of Seoul, Nature & Parks, Local Tour, Night Tour, Shopping Tour, Layover tour, Transportation, K-drama tour, Jeju Island tour, Tour around Korea.

4. Exciting Korea - Private Day Tour

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Exciting Korea - Private Day Tour

Exciting Korea Private day tour agency in KOREA. A member of KTO (Korea Tourism Organization) We offer customized private day tour and photo service in KOREA. All about Korea tour (Seoul city tour, DMZ, Nami island, Pettite France, Palaces, Museums, Folk villages,Everland, Sorak Mt.,Jeju island etc). All about provincial tours in Korea. Feel free to join us Exciting KOREA.

5. Gastro Tour Seoul

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Gastro Tour Seoul

Explore Seoul and the rest of South Korea via different food tours! Namdaemun Market, the Seoul's gourmet restaurant scene, the hidden local neighbourhoods, traditional dining, and even Korean alcohol! South Korea is the perfect destination for food lovers, a hidden gastronomic gem with its own distinct flavours and centuries of gastronomic tasting traditions. Group Events & Customized Private Tours also available. Each of our tours offers a large variety of tastings (10+), while visiting 6-9 different food stalls, artisans, and neighbourhood restaurants. Tours operate daily all year-round and are around 3 hours long. The price differs for each tour but range between $70 - $100. Gastro Tour Seoul focuses on consuming local, fresh, seasonal, and sustainable dishes and beverages. More than enough food is served on the different food tours, so you will never leave a tour feeling hungry.

6. Delectable Travels

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Delectable Travels

We know the best chefs, restaurants and areas to eat. Our tours take you to local markets and restaurants and teach you about Korean food culture while you eat and drink.

7. Korean Tour Guide

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Korean Tour Guide

Private customized tours from Seoul to the rest of this beautiful peninsula! Book on our website or send us an email.

8. Janet's Cooking Studio & Seoul Food Tour

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Janet's Cooking Studio & Seoul Food Tour

Local Seoul-based chef offering Korean food tours and cooking classes since 2011.

9. Food & Culture Academy

116, Pirundae-ro, Jongno-gu 5F ShinWoo Bldg, Seoul 03035 South Korea +82 2-720-6704 [email protected] http://www.koreanrecipe.co.kr
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Food & Culture Academy

A Relish Korean cooking class is the perfect complement to your experience in Korea. Cooking Korean food with Ellie Hyewon Lee and her team will be an amazing experience. She has been teaching Korean cooking since 2003, and she is a multi-cultural exchange lover who loves to cook and share her passions for food and culture. All classes are hands on, really informative and fun. Your cooking station will be a fully-equipped, modern kitchen; kitchenware, aprons, kitchen towels and beverages are all included! 100% hands-on cooking classes are what we're all about - getting you in the kitchen preparing healthy, fresh, tasty meals that you can easily recreate at home! Please feel free to join us and let’s make our aprons dirty!!! :) The programs are offered a customized cooking class and open from 9am to 6pm (except Sundays).

Reviewed By tinyspud88 - Honolulu, United States

I went with my family (my sister and I were well into our careers as professionals and my parents wanted to do trips as a family) and we were delighted at the insights that Ellie provided our family about the stories and tips behind the Korean food we enjoy at home as well as advice on making the dishes ourselves. There is much more than only the ingredients list and basic instructions and she cooks along side with you showing you nuanced things along the way. We learned how to cook 3 dishes a piece and she went through everything with us and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We weren't rushed at all (we actually ended up spending almost 6 hours there all in all) and it was a very friendly experience. I wish her all the luck in her move (she had mentioned she's planning on moving locations soon) and am defiantly going to come back if I'm in the area again.

10. Sobaan Korean Cooking Class

1430, Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08770 South Korea +82 10-3185-0989 [email protected] http://www.sobaancooking.com
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Sobaan Korean Cooking Class

Experience authentic home cooking in this beautiful Korean home. We'll have a tour to a local alley market where you can see and hear about Korean cooking ingredient and cultural stories behind them, we'll move to the chef's own home. You'll do everything from mincing garlic, chopping carrots to cook Korean food in authentic Korean ambiance. You can enjoy your own lunch in the beautiful dining room full of traditional embroidery all made by the chef's mom. It's not even all. We'll make Korean traditional dessert and have tea time.

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