Gisaeng — Local services in Seoul

Gisaeng: A Culinary Masterclass in Seoul Tucked away in a quiet corner of Seoul, Gisaeng is a restaurant that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about Japanese cuisine. The service is impeccable, with a staff that anticipates your every need. But the real magic happens on the plate. Gisaeng is a temple dedicated to the art of Undon, a Japanese noodle soup that will warm your soul. The soups are a masterclass in umami, with rich, savory broths that will leave you wanting more. And the Undon itself? A game-changer. The noodles are cooked to a perfect al dente, and the toppings are fresh and flavorful. Gisaeng is a must-visit for any food lover. It's a culinary experience that will leave you breathless and wanting more. So go ahead, step inside, and let the Undon...

This udon shop was located right outside of our Urbanstay Ikseon boutique hotel. We passed by multiple times on our daily outings in the morning and finally left late enough for a lunchtime meal. It did not disappoint! The kids had the pork udon, my husband the ginseng, and I had mushroom. The flavor of the soup was amazing! I am going back before I leave. I love the quaint and beautiful setting and dinnerware design (the brass spoon for soup is not a perfect oval, but slightly irregular and enhanced my eating experience)! The side dishes were also simple but flavorful. Such a cute place. If I lived here, I would not want to review and keep it to myself. :) Healthy, delicious udon soup that is...

Didn't realize it's a shop that sells udon until Google tell me. The view from outside makes it feel like it's a shop that doesn't do much. And perhaps it's bad location, but nearby to the hotels, it's just a place for people to walk pass it. And so, I always try the food that's right below my hotel. And it's definitely better than most of the food across the village. The broth is simple, flavourful enough, and spicy? for some reason. The bulgogi is good, but isn't much different than any others. The shabu shabu meat is just rough so I don't recommend. But for a shop that doesn't do much, it needs to...