Apgujeong's trendy B28 bar is run by an expat husband-and-wife team and features one of the city's largest selections of single cask and single malt whiskeys.
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Bangbeom Pocha —
This casual drinking hole is decorated like an old police station and jail and serves creative anju (food served with alcohol).
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Beale St. —
Beale St. serves American-style barbecue in Hongdae, one of Seoul's trendiest districts.
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Beale St. —
These short ribs were smoked for six hours-- you can almost smell 'em all the way in Tennessee.
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Congdu —
Congdu's is located inside a national treasure -- a traditional Korean building used by the last Chosun king's grandmother. The restaurant serves neo-Korean food.
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Congdu —
Congdu's soy sauce crab is made with Korean blue crab.
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Congdu Maam —
Congdu's new little sister, Congdu Maam, has a more family-friendly vibe than its Congdu counterpart.
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Dabang —
With retro interior and simple menu, Dabang aims for a 1970s Seoul vibe.
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Don Charly —
At last, Mexican-Mexican food in Seoul.
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East Village —
Despite its New York name, East Village serves high-end Korean food from chef Kwon Woojoong.
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Garage 107 —
Fast, loud and unabashedly modern, Garage 107 is the wacky brainchild of Ferrari race car driver Tacksung Kim.
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Hopscotch —
There's no sign outside the restaurant, so you'll have to remember what the exterior looks like.
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Hopscotch —
This near-hidden Gangnam gastropub serves duck frites, brisket bites, jambalaya and other American-style dishes that are hard to find in Seoul.
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Magpie Basement —
The brewshop serves just two beers, both home-brewed.
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Vault +82 —
Vault +82 is the latest stellar single malt whiskey bar to open in Seoul. The bar offers complimentary shoeshine service and umbrellas.