강촌쌈밥 — Restaurant in Seoul

This ssambap restaurant is located on the way to Pyeongchang, offering a calm and quiet atmosphere. The food is clean, well-prepared Korean cuisine with a traditional touch, making it enjoyable for those who like balanced and fresh flavors. However, the pricing feels quite high compared to the portions. The basic set menu for two costs 34,000 KRW, but the amount of meat is small, so we had to order an extra portion for 17,000 KRW. Only after that did it feel like a proper meal for two men. Overall, while the taste and setting are satisfying, the price-to-portion ratio is...

The place is an old house converted into a restaurant, located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain in Pyeongchang-dong, where you can enjoy the good view while dining. It has convenient parking and friendly staff, and the various vegetable leaves served for wraps are particularly delicious. However, the ssambap set menu, which focuses on the taste of the wraps and the boiled pork (soo-yuk), was disappointing due to the poor quality of the soo-yuk. The meat was thin, not fresh, and the portion was small, making it necessary to order extra if you want...

Good food. Traditional fare. Would go again.

edit 10/02/23 Maybe it's the economy. Maybe they've gotten too big for their britches. Either way, they've lost the edge. Fewer side dishes (banchan). Serving staff that are less attentive.

Time to look for another old style...