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South Korea · Sudogwon

Best restaurants in Seoul

Seoul's food identity runs from smoke-filled Mapo-gu BBQ joints to hansik tasting menus reinterpreting centuries-old court cuisine. FlightLogic tracks both the neighborhood grills locals queue for and the reservation-only rooms redefining Korean fine dining.

Traditional hanok rooftops at blue hour, Bukchon village, Seoul
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

What is the highest-rated restaurant in Seoul on FlightLogic? Mapo Charcoal Table leads with a 4.7/5 rating and 8.7 expert score for its dry-aged hanwoo beef and live-charcoal grilling.

Population: 9.7 million Top cuisines: Korean , Korean BBQ , Hansik

Top-rated in Seoul

What is the highest-rated restaurant in Seoul on FlightLogic?

Mapo Charcoal Table leads with a 4.7/5 rating and 8.7 expert score for its dry-aged hanwoo beef and live-charcoal grilling.

Do I need to speak Korean to order at Seoul BBQ restaurants?

Most Mapo-gu grills popular with visitors have English or picture menus, and staff commonly assist with grilling table-side.