for the post-holiday table: a warm meal to fill the void 6

after a long holiday season, there’s an emptiness at the table. you’re craving the familiar smells and warm broths, and you need a special meal to fill the void. here are six holiday favorites that will keep you warm and fuzzy.

daeyeop

“The reversal charm of cold noodle barren holy water”
this Pyongyang noodle restaurant breaks the stereotype of holy water. the thick yukjeon, aromatic buckwheat noodles, and clear but deeply flavored soup are outstanding. the Pyongyang Soolbap, which is perfect for drinking, and the Jeyukban Suyukban, which is a combination of pork and beef, are also not to be missed.

• address: 1F 3F, 36 Wangsimniro 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
• hours: Daily 11:30 – 22:00

pyongyang Myeonok

“The epitome of soup under Namsan Mountain”
this Michelin-starred restaurant is a staple in Jangchung-dong. the clear, meaty broth is a textbook example of Pyongyang naengmyeon, and the chewy skin, savory fat, and light meat of the dumplings are another highlight.

• address: 207 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• hours: Daily 11:00 – 21:30

cheolcheolbokjip

“The Legend of Dadong, All About Fugu”
this fugu restaurant has been a fixture in Euljiro for 46 years. The charcoal-grilled salted fugu is delicious, but the real highlight is the “bokgoni”. the creamy, savory flavor will remind you of a glass of soju the moment it hits your palate.

• address: 29, Euljiro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
• hours: Daily 11:30 – 22:00

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“Synonymous with Apgujeong Chili Hot Pot Soup”
this is the first place that comes to mind when you think of red pepper soup in Apgujeong. the deep-fried noodles are tossed in a house-made sauce with nurungji, green onions, and red peppers for a spicy and savory flavor. the stir-fried crab and vegetable dish is a hidden gem, and the combination of rolled fried rice in a hot jjampong broth is the perfect finishing touch.

• address: 35, Eonjuro 167-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• opening hours: 11:20 – 21:30 daily

cheongsujang

“Pork ribs grilled by the years in Seongbuk”A long-standing restaurant that has been protecting Seongbuk-dong since 1984. it is characterized by pork ribs that are marinated in seasoning immediately upon ordering, bringing out the original flavor of the meat. enjoy the meat, ssamjang, and garlic on white rice, and finish it off with a bowl of frosty Hamheung naengmyeon.

• address: 237-2, Jeongneung-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
• hours: 11:30 – 21:30 daily

namgyeong Eo Gomtang

“A classic seafood restaurant near Jeju Airport”
a bowl of this elixir will start and end any trip to Jeju. made by simmering Jeju’s own freshly caught sea bream for over three hours, the clear soup will wash away the fatigue of the previous day. for dinner, we recommend the spoonfuls of stewed boneless cutlassfish, washed down with a glass of soju.

• address: 1F, 96 Yeonsam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
• hours: Daily 08:00 – 21:00