Best Korean & Hanjeongsik in Korea

14,623 Korean & Hanjeongsik restaurants across Korea, verified by Korean civil-servants' actual spending — not paid reviews. The trust signal that can't be faked.

1. Seoldamga (설담가)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 116 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 10 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 전남 광양시 봉강면 매천로 666

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Bonggang-myeon Maecheon-ro 666

★ 3.8 (10)₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩40,000
Pyeongil jeomsimteukseon (평일 점심특선) ₩22,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩28,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩30,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩80,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩50,000

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2. Gudeuljangdolgui (구들장돌구이)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 206 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 7 agencies

Ssambap (rice wraps) · 전남 광양시 불로로 165

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Bullo-ro 165

₩₩₩

Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩11,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩40,000
Ori · duck dish ₩110,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩60,000
Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩55,000
Ssambap · rice & leaf wraps ₩13,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.

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3. Ohyeonjeong (오현정)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 219 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 6 agencies

Korean set course · 전남 광양시 안산길 37

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Ansan-gil 37

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4. Pungnyeonhoegwan (풍년회관)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 23 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 전남 광양시 봉강면 조양길 35

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Bonggang-myeon Joyang-gil 35

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5. Yechonsikdang (예촌식당)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 92 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 7 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 남산1길 27

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Namsan1-gil 27

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6. Dumesangol (두메산골)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 60 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 광양읍 읍성길 68

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Eupseong-gil 68

Baekban · home-style set meal
Chueotang · loach soup

What are these dishes?

Baekban — A home-style set meal of rice, soup and many free side dishes.

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7. Neungihyang (능이향)

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🏛️ 79 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 9 agencies

Korean · 전남 광양시 발섬4길 17-9

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Balseom4-gil 17-9

₩₩₩

Neungihanbanghaesintang (jung) (능이한방해신탕 (중)) ₩110,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩80,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩80,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩90,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩50,000

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8. Obongmiyeokgwangyangjeom (오복미역광양점)

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🏛️ 42 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 9 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 눈소5길 55-14

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Nunso5-gil 55-14

₩₩

Jeon · savory pancake ₩19,000
Mulhoe · cold raw-fish soup ₩20,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩19,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩18,000
Sogogi (소고기) ₩16,000
Jogae (조개) ₩16,000

What are these dishes?

Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Mulhoe — Cold raw fish and vegetables in a chilled, tangy-spicy broth — a coastal summer dish.

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9. Namisikdang (남이식당)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 153 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 5 agencies

Korean · 전남 광양시 중마청룡길 8-2

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Jungmacheongnyong-gil 8-2

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Jjukkumi · spicy baby octopus ₩30,000
Haejangguk · hangover soup ₩6,000
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩8,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩8,000
Jaecheopguk (재첩국) ₩8,000
Jogijjigae (조기찌개) ₩10,000

What are these dishes?

Haejangguk — A hearty soup, often with pork bones or ox blood, traditionally eaten to cure hangovers.
Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.

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10. Eommasonsikdang (엄마손식당)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 30 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 10 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 광양읍 신재로 93-1

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Sinjae-ro 93-1

₩₩

Galchi · cutlassfish (braised or grilled) ₩20,000
Grilled fish ₩16,000

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11. Yeongilgwan (영일관)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 36 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 전남 광양시 옥곡면 신금산단5길 76

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Okgok-myeon Singeumsandan5-gil 76

★ 4.6 (29)₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩35,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩32,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩40,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩60,000
Jeoyeom baengmyeongnanjeotgal500g (저염 백명란젓갈500g) ₩30,000
(suje)danhobaksikhye 1L ((수제)단호박식혜 1L) ₩10,000

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12. Songtanbudaejjigae (송탄부대찌개)

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🏛️ 357 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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Korean · 경기 시흥시 시청로68번길 10

Gyeonggi Siheung-si Sicheongno68beon-gil 10

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Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩10,000
Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩8,000
Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩9,000
Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩8,000
Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩9,000
Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩12,000

What are these dishes?

Budae-jjigae — 'Army stew' of kimchi, spam, sausage and ramen in a spicy broth, born after the Korean War.

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13. Sinnadeulmok (신나들목)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 60 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 7 agencies

Korean · 전남 광양시 항만13로 27-14

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Hangman13-ro 27-14

₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩17,000
Grilled fish ₩17,000
Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩13,000
Ganjang-gejang · soy-marinated raw crab ₩17,000
Hwangtaetang (황태탕) ₩12,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩12,000

What are these dishes?

Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.
Ganjang-gejang — Raw crab marinated in soy sauce, prized for its rich roe — a famous 'rice thief'.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.

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14. Dohwasikdang (도화식당)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 35 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 7 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 광양읍 백운로 3

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Baekun-ro 3

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15. Hamjibaksikdang (함지박식당)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 38 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 6 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 행정3길 5

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Haengjeong3-gil 5

Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi)
Haesintang (해신탕)

What are these dishes?

Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.

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16. Deomatdam (더맛담)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 44 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

Korean · 전남 광양시 광양읍 서북로 10-1

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Seobuk-ro 10-1

₩₩

Ssambap · rice & leaf wraps ₩13,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩10,000
Gyeran-mari · rolled omelette ₩10,000
Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩13,000
Usamgyeop (우삼겹) ₩13,000
Daepaesamgyeop (대패삼겹) ₩12,000

What are these dishes?

Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.

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17. Jeonjusikdang (전주식당)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 184 civil-servant visits

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Korean · 전남 함평군 함평읍 신기산길 22

Jeonnam Hampyeong-gun Hampyeong-eup Singisan-gil 22

★ 4.2 (66)₩₩₩

Jjinsaengbi (찐생비) ₩20,000
Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩59,000
Dolsot-bibimbap · hot stone-pot bibimbap ₩25,000
Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩11,000
Yukhoe-style raw beef ₩30,000
Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
Dolsot-bibimbap — Bibimbap in a sizzling hot stone bowl that crisps the rice at the bottom.
Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.
Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.

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18. Heukgwasaramdeul (흙과사람들)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 150 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 경기 시흥시 비둘기공원로 21

Gyeonggi Siheung-si Bidulgigongwon-ro 21

★ 3.6 (36)₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩58,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩135,000
Heukgwasaramdeuljeongchan(1in) (흙과사람들정찬(1인)) ₩18,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩120,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩81,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩93,000

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19. Hanobaengnyeon (한오백년)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 39 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 5 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 광양읍 인서6길 36

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Inseo6-gil 36

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20. Samgeorisikdang (삼거리식당)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 38 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 5 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 전남 광양시 수죽길 2

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Sujuk-gil 2

Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew
Gakjonggyejeoleumsik (각종계절음식)

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21. Cheonil (천일)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 113 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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Korean set course · 전남 해남군 해남읍 읍내길 20-8

Jeonnam Haenam-gun Haenam-eup Eumnae-gil 20-8

★ 3.7 (145)₩₩₩

Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩35,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩31,000
Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩30,000
Moksal · grilled pork neck ₩24,000

What are these dishes?

Tteok-galbi — Minced short-rib meat shaped into a patty and grilled — tender and slightly sweet.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.

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22. Hyangtojeong (향토정)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 112 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 전남 순천시 남신월4길 13-26

Jeonnam Suncheon-si Namsinwol4-gil 13-26

★ 3.0 (44)₩₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩39,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩29,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩59,000
Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩20,000
Hanjeongsik · Korean table d'hôte ₩89,000
Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩30,000

What are these dishes?

Tteok-galbi — Minced short-rib meat shaped into a patty and grilled — tender and slightly sweet.
Hanjeongsik — A full Korean course meal of many small side dishes served together.

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23. Builsikdang (부일식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 96 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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Korean · 인천 강화군 강화읍 강화대로430번길 7-1

Incheon Ganghwa-gun Ganghwa-eup Ganghwadaero430beon-gil 7-1

★ 4.8 (17)₩₩

Budae-jjigae · army stew ₩16,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩20,000
Jeongol · hot pot ₩40,000
Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩18,000
Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩18,000
Sundubu · soft tofu stew ₩18,000

What are these dishes?

Budae-jjigae — 'Army stew' of kimchi, spam, sausage and ramen in a spicy broth, born after the Korean War.
Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
Sundubu — Silky uncurdled tofu simmered in a spicy broth, served bubbling hot with an egg.

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24. Sudam (수담)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 151 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 2 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean set course · 서울 강남구 봉은사로 418

Seoul Gangnam-gu Bongeunsa-ro 418

★ 3.8 (75)₩₩₩

Jinyeonsang · royal-banquet feast table ₩62,000
Surasang · the king's daily royal dining table ₩82,000
Seonbisang (선비상) ₩40,000
Daegamsang (대감상) ₩50,000
Yongwangsang (용왕상) ₩120,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩29,000

What are these dishes?

Jinyeonsang — A celebratory banquet spread laden with an abundance of festive dishes.
Surasang — A lavish table modeled on the meals once served to Korean royalty — many small dishes in one setting.

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Top 24 by score (of 14,623 total)