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Yaki Udon

Yaki Udon

This quick, Japanese-y dish is a favorite in our house, and also serves as an excellent fridge-clearing dish. Make it even quicker by cheating a little and use a premade sauce. We won't judge.

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김대감봉평메밀촌 교보타워점 (Bongpyeong Memil Chon)

김대감봉평메밀촌 교보타워점 (Bongpyeong Memil Chon)

Naengmyeon, the chewy Korean cold noodle dish, does a great job of beating the summer heat, but by now you may be looking for something new. If you are looking for a similarly cold lunch and like the taste of buckwheat noodles give this makguksu a try!

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김치불고기버거 (Kimchi Bulgogi Burger)

김치불고기버거 (Kimchi Bulgogi Burger)

This is more of a sandwich than a burger (although it is served on a hamburger bun), but as this recipe is actually our attempt to revive a menu item from a now long-gone restaurant in Hawaii, we thought it'd be nice to retain the original name as well. Bulgogi + kimchi may seem odd at first, but it sure tastes great!

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Taco Rico

Taco Rico

Back when I attended college in Southern California, tasty, cheap Mexican food was everywhere. In Seoul, 10,000km from Mexico, we are not as lucky. When you do find good Mexican fare, the prices take some getting used to! Still, when I need my taco fix, Taco Rico is it!

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김치볶음밥 (Kimchi Fried Rice)

김치볶음밥 (Kimchi Fried Rice)

I recently found out that people go out to eat kimchi fried rice, and I couldn't believe it! This is an easy one to make at home.

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Vapiano (강남점) (바피아노)

Vapiano (강남점) (바피아노)

You can get good Italian food, including fresh pasta and the right cheeses, at a reasonable price! As long as you don't mind the dining hall-esque self-service system.

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The Butcher's Cut

The Butcher's Cut

It wasn't love at first bite, but this Gangnam burger joint (with ties to Smokey Saloon) has been getting better and better since it opened last year. Its back-to-basics burger almost satisfies my burger craving. Almost.

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돼지불고기 (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry)

돼지불고기 (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry)

A classic Korean home-cooked meal. Delicious, healthy and simple to make to boot.

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땅 (Tang)

땅 (Tang)

Not your average Vietnamese restaurant! They aren't authentic, but then, they don't claim to be. Call it Vietnamese-Korean fusion.

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사보텐 (강남점) (Saboten)

사보텐 (강남점) (Saboten)

Yes, it's a chain, but no, I haven't found anything better, and actually, I'm not sure I need to! Saboten's katsu is excellent, as is just about everything else I've tried there.

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Quiznos

Quiznos

If you are looking for sub sandwiches, there are many Quiznos locations all around Seoul. Somehow, though, it feels like a waste if I go out to eat and end up at a sandwich shop. But if I'm sitting at home and want delivery? Oh ho, now sandwiches are fair game!

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떡볶이 (Ddeokbokki/Tteokbokki/Topokki)

떡볶이 (Ddeokbokki/Tteokbokki/Topokki)

떡볶이 (ddeokbokki, often translated "spicy rice cakes") comes in many forms in Korea. But when you have some time, this home-made version is the best!

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부일갈비 (Bu-il Kalbi)

부일갈비 (Bu-il Kalbi)

This is a kalbi restaurant, but actually, we have only tried their kalbi once. Rather, we go for the 냉면 (cold noodles)!

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차이란 (삼성점) (Chai-ran)

차이란 (삼성점) (Chai-ran)

When Koreans say "Chinese food" they usually mean 자장면 (noodles with black bean sauce, often spelled 짜장면 these days). And if you are looking for the best 자장면, give 차이란 a try.

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아비꼬 (강남역점) (Abiko)

아비꼬 (강남역점) (Abiko)

Abiko says spicy Japanese curry is their specialty, and after trying it, we agree - it's perfect! Here, we review their newest location in Gangnam.

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강남교자 (Gangnam Gyoja)

강남교자 (Gangnam Gyoja)

Located in Gangnam, but at the end of a less-than-inviting side street, you won't find this restaurant unless you're looking for it. But this is my "mom-approved" place to get a taste of the famous 명동 칼국수 (Myeong-dong hand-made noodle soup) without braving the crowds (and stressed-out servers).

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타누키 돈부리 (강남CGV점) (Tanuki Donburi)

타누키 돈부리 (강남CGV점) (Tanuki Donburi)

Donburi (like the Korean 덮밥) is a simple meal: just a bowl of rice with toppings. But oh, the toppings! Tanuki Donburi is not only our favorite donburi place, it is one of our favorite restaurants, period.

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무봤나 촌닭 (Mubanna Chondak)

무봤나 촌닭 (Mubanna Chondak)

Although saddened by the disappearance of our local Kyochon Chicken, we were intrigued by the egg-themed chicken restaurant that appeared in its place. The funny name ("Did you see the radish, Country Chicken?") only heightened our interest, until one day, on a whim, we gave it a try. One bite and we knew we'd found a new favorite restaurant. (Sure enough, we've visited many times since then!)

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