MYONGWOLGWAN — Restaurant in Seoul

I honestly wonder why this place hasn’t received a Michelin star yet. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The service is attentive and polished without being intrusive—every detail is thoughtfully taken care of.

The food? Outstanding. Each dish was executed with precision, especially the beef, which was of superb quality—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. You can tell they use only the finest ingredients.

To top it all off, the restaurant offers a stunning view of the Han River, creating an atmosphere that’s both serene and elegant. Whether you’re here for a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this place delivers on all fronts. It truly deserves more recognition.

You can take the complimentary hotel shuttle to the lobby for a coffee afterward, which I did. However, I hesitate to recommend it, as the drinks are quite pricey—as is often the case with hotel lobby cafés. I was surprised to see the Paul Bassett logo, yet they were charging 20,000 won for a simple café latte. The interior of the lobby also felt a bit dated, which didn’t quite match the...

Went for my nephew's "dol" party. The beef cuts we had tasted great. Don't know the details of how they were prepared but the staff there grill the meat for you and let you know when its just right to eat. The meat was tender and juicy. They served staple side dishes and the cold noodles were decent, flavored strongly with noodles that were on the thicker side. I really liked the yookhwe (Korean carpaccio) as it was flavored mildly and served with ruccola, a surprisingly good combo. The room we used didn't seem that well ventilated but we got used to it. We finished the meal off with some hot yuja tea. I liked the branding they had on the beef cuts, making it...

My favorite Korean BBQ restaurant in Seoul. Little bit out of way towards east end of Seoul but the view is good looking down from the hill to the Han River. Waiters and waitresses are all kind and attentive. But you do not necessarily need to order Hanwoo Ribs (ribs from Korean bred cows) but you get just the same taste and satisfaction by ordering US Prime Beef ribs. Also highly...