The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, said to gather all of Korea's gourmet food. Here are the must-visit restaurants and cafes among them.

A department store with an area 13 times the size of a soccer field, a department store that broke the taboo of department stores called "windows," and a department store that attracted public attention with many modifiers even before its opening, The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido. It is Hyundai Department Store's first "nature-friendly future department store" in Korea, with half of its entire space dedicated to landscaping and resting areas.

If you're overwhelmed by the sheer number of gourmet options and don't know where to go, refer to the list below. Because your time is precious.

B1: Tasty Seoul

Sooty

A BBQ specialty restaurant that sells pork cooked at low temperatures for 30 hours, beef sandwiches, and roast chicken with kimchi fried rice as meal options. They also sell vacuum-packed meat that can be grilled at home, which is sold at three different restaurants.

HIEUTU

A delicious Vietnamese Pho restaurant.
Enjoy Hyot, considered a representative hot place in Sin Yongsan for its Vietnamese-inspired interior and flavors, at The Hyundai Seoul.

HAO'SUM

A place selling Hong Kong-style casual cuisine, offering dishes like Solonpo, Black Hagao, braised chicken, and clear wonton noodles. The milk tea is also highly recommended.

CAMEL COFFEE

Camel Coffee, a hot place in Seongsu-dong. Famous for its signature coffee, a combination of cream and espresso, don't forget to try the fragrant red bean butter.

cafe Layered

It's recommended to visit early as most scones are sold out if you visit too late.

TAILOR COFFEE

Tailor Coffee, a coffee master from Yeonnam-dong. Their signature menu is "Blue Jay," served in a chilled cup without ice. The modern interior is eye-catching.

5F: Sounds Forest

BLUE BOTTLE

This is the first official department store location in Korea for Blue Bottle, a synonym for specialty coffee. It's a great place to enjoy coffee while basking in the sunlight streaming through the spacious ceiling. The long waiting time is the only drawback.

BUNPATTYBUN

A delicious premium handmade burger restaurant that emphasizes health, "Bun Patty Bun." They use only premium ingredients such as low-temperature aged beef patties and organic Yudane brioche buns.

6F: Dining & ART

RISTORANTE EO 

Michelin-starred chef Oh Yun-kwon's contemporary Italian restaurant. Ristorante EO is a place to visit for special occasions, thanks to his high-level cuisine and excellent service, recognized as a leader in Italian cuisine in Korea. A benefit is that you can enjoy a different menu each time, using fresh ingredients sourced daily.

DOWON Style

The Plaza Hotel's authentic Chinese restaurant, and the second brand, Dowon Style, from "Dowon," the Banghyang-ro gourmet restaurant visited by BTS. It features a luxurious and modern interior and plating.

SMT Lounge

A new brand from SM THOUSE, a private restaurant operated by SM Entertainment. With a concept of a Chinatown in Mexico City, it features an exotic terrace space. You can enjoy Hong Kong-style Mexican cuisine based on spices and cilantro.

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.