Tavern 38 — Restaurant in Seoul

Meal budget per person (without drinks) Category 1 (under 60000 KRW, 50 USD)

The restaurant specializes in American French Cuisine, Dining with Oyster Bar and was listed onto Michelin Guide from year 2017 through to 2021. It moved from Seocho-dong to Sinsa Square which becomes the landmark of Sinsa-dong and Garosugil. It has very fantastic view over the Castle, more beautiful especially when the sun sets, which makes the restaurant, 뷰맛집 (a good view restaurant)

The dishes from owner Chef, Mr. Byongwook Ko are looking good and delectable. The amount is not much, so it is also good to order various menus and share them together. The fresh Seafood Platter (65K KRW) from the seafood bar is the signature, which contains Pearlshell Oyster, Shrimp Cocktail, Whelk, Sea Squirt and Abalone French Onion Soup (13K) Escargot (28K) Fried Harissa Meatball (22K)

Corkage is free for one bottle during the day time so it is popular also for daytime drinking. Prices are moderate and staffs are kind and professional. Valet parking is not available but there are enough validated...

The staff were incredibly friendly, and the overall atmosphere was wonderful. They spoke English very well and gave great explanations about the food, which made everything even more enjoyable. Every single dish was delicious, but the scallop pasta was by far the best — absolutely outstanding!

We didn’t even need to leave a tip, but the service we received felt like we had — or even more. It was truly a perfect experience from start to finish. I’d highly recommend this place to others, and I really hope all my friends get to enjoy it...

Tavern 38 is an absolute gem. Every dish was bursting with rich, layered flavors — clearly crafted with care and creativity. The presentation was stunning, and each bite felt like a gourmet experience.

Service? Impeccable. The staff were warm, attentive, and knew exactly how to make the night feel special without being intrusive.

From the cozy-chic atmosphere to the unforgettable food, Tavern 38 delivers on every level. I’ll absolutely be...