코코로레시피 서촌본점 Cocoro Recipe — Restaurant in Seoul

Run by a wife/husband couple. Ordered their signature eggplant rice bowl.

Food: 4/5. The eggplant rice bowl was simple yet filling and had that home-cooked vibe to it. A little oily in my opinion, but still delicious.

Service: 5/5. The aunty running the store is generous provided a kimchi pancake and kimchi as a "sabisu/service". I'm vegan so I wasn't sure if it was something I didn't have any objections to eating but I was touched by her kindness all the same. Really makes you feel welcome and looked after.

Atmosphere: 3/5. Store doesn't seat many due to it being a small stall in Tongin Market. The kitchen is actually in a different stall not too far away in the same market. As such, it does feel a little cramped but some might call that cozy?

I wish the couple who own the store very well and hope they continue to get...

We stumbled upon this hidden gem in the Tong-in Traditional Market in Korea, and it was a delightful surprise.

My nephew and I found a cozy spot and ordered some grilled pork and eggplant rice. The pork was a hit with my nephew, so I barely got a bite... 🥲 but the eggplant rice was incredible and really caught my taste buds.

While many options in the market looked less than healthy, the food here felt like a home-cooked meal, making it a standout experience. Plus, the prices were very affordable. Honestly, this place became one of the unforgettable highlights of our...

Originally came to this market for the coin lunchbox but missed it because it had already closed, but I’m glad we did miss it!

Chanced upon this cosy looking stall with a pleasant looking aunty and was drawn in by the pictures of the yukhoe bibim udon. Gave it a try and was not disappointed! Also ordered the BBQ Garlic pork which was tender and juicy, and the grilled chicken with rice, which was also very yummy!

10/10 would return again! Also the prices are SUPER...