KOREA HOUSE
Korea House is a multi-cultural establishment offering royal cuisine, and traditional art performances and cultural programs. The award-winning chef and his team create and serve royal cuisine with style.
- www.koreahouse.or.kr
- Reservations:
- 02-2266-9101~3
- Address:
- 10 Toegyero 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Transportation:
- Exit 3 of Chungmuro Station, Seoul Subway Line 3 or 4
- Business Hour:
- Lunch: 12:00~14:00
- Dinner: 17:00~18:30 (1) / 19:00~20:30 (2)
- Closure Date:
- 3rd Mondays of the month
- Korean traditional public holidays
- Others:
- Traditional art performance, traditional culture experience permanent operation
SAMCHEONGGAK
Housed in a hanok (traditional Korean house) with naturally landscaped gardens, Samcheonggak offers authentic royal cuisine as well as other Korean fare with a modern twist. Guests can also enjoy banquets, performances and various hands-on programs.
- www.samcheonggak.or.kr
- Reservations:
- 02-760-3700
- Address:
- 3 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
- Transportation:
- To Gwanghwamun, about 10 minutes by car (by shuttle bus)
- Business Hour:
- 10:00~22:00
- Closure Date:
- None
- Others:
- Operate various traditional culture experience programs
Tea ceremony, crafts, painting, martial arts, etc.
- Operate various traditional culture experience programs
SEOKPARANG
Seokparang was the holiday home of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong. This beautiful hanok residence represents the landscape and architecture of the late-Joseon era. Here, diners can enjoy elegantly presented royal cuisine, as well as traditional Korean liquors made by masters around the country.
- www.seokparang.co.kr
- Reservations:
- 02-395-2500
- Address:
- 309 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Transportation:
- Exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station, Seoul Subway Line 3
- Business Hour:
- Lunch: 12:00~15:00
- Dinner: 18:00~22:00
- Closure Date:
- Seollal, Chuseok
GOONG
Located within the Jeonju Hanok Village, Goong offers authentic royal cuisine with the unique zest of Jeonju’s culinary tradition. All the dishes are served on brassware produced by Lee Bong-ju, a brassware master and Important Intangible Cultural Heritage of Korea.
- www.gooong.co.kr
- Reservations:
- 063-227-0844
- 063-226-0844
- Address:
- 337, Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
- Transportation:
- Jeonju Hanok Village Bankro within 50m
- Business Hour:
- Lunch: 11:30~14:30
- Dinner: 17:30~21:00
- Closure Date:
- Seollal, Chuseok, including 3 days consecutive holidays
BONGRAEHEON
At Bongraeheon, built in the architectural style of royal palaces of the Joseon era, the staff is dressed in traditional attire of Joseon-era court ladies as they serve an elegant and sophisticated royal fare. Diners will enjoy the ambiance as well as the delicious dishes created by a chef with 27 years of royal cuisine experience.
- www.mayfield.co.kr
- Reservations:
- 02-2660-9020
- Address:
- 94 Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
- Transportation:
- Gimpo Airport Station,
Seoul Subway Line 5 or 9
- Gimpo Airport Station,
- Business Hour:
- Lunch: 12:00~15:00
- Dinner: 18:00~22:00
- Closure Date:
- Seollal, Chuseok
SURIME
The fascinating landscape of Gyeongju’s Namsan Mountain, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site, opens up like a folding screen, and there, nestled within it is Surime. Here, guests can experience the essence of royal cuisine, and also participate in a variety of hands-on culinary programs.
- www.surime.co.kr
- Reservations:
- 054-748-2507
- Address:
- 110-32 Poseok-ro, Naenam-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Transportation:
- 25 minutes by car from Shingyeongju Station
- Business Hour:
- 12:00~21:00
- Closure Date:
- 1st, 3rd Mondays of the month
- Others:
- Royal food and Korean cuisine experience program
JIHWAJA
Jihwaja is owned and operated by descendants of the late Hwang Hye-sung, second master of Joseon royal cuisine. Open since 1991, the restaurant offers diners a true Korean royal cuisine experience.
- www.jihwajafood.co.kr
- Reservations:
- 02-2269-5834
- Address:
- SK HUB Plaza 102
125 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- SK HUB Plaza 102
- Transportation:
- 5 minutes from Exit 5 of Anguk Station on Subway Line 3 on walk
- Business Hour:
- Lunch: 11:30~15:00
- Dinner: 17:30~22:00
- Closure Date:
- Korean traditional public holidays
YOSOKKOONG
The rich Choi family house in Gyeongju, where its clan members have resided for 12 generations, was turned into a Korean table d’hote restaurant. Traditional noble family dishes made with organic ingredients are served in luxurious brass dishes. The restaurant is a famous place visited by foreign ambassadors and former Presidents of Korea.
- www.yosokkoong.com
- Reservations:
- 054-772-3347
- Address:
- 19-4, Gyochonan-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
HAN CHAE DANG
Enjoy quality royal cuisine prepared with utmost care in a traditional Korean house surrounded by nature. In particular, the Surasang course represents the royal table. The ginseng fresh salad and abalone dish are palatable.
- www.hanchaedang.co.kr
- Reservations:
- 031-791-8880
- 031-792-8880
- Address:
- 38, Misadong-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Transportation:
- Take a taxi in front of Exit 3 of Sangil-dong Station, Seoul Subway Line 5
DAE JANG GEUM
Dae Jang Geum proudly presents the royal cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty with a modern twist, using house made sauces, kimchi and rare ingredients supplied from across Korea. Course menu items inspired by traditional royal tables boast the elegant flavors of traditional Korean cuisine.
- www.daejanggeumkorea.com
- Reservations:
- 02-3213-4534
- Address:
- 5F, Lotte World Mall, 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Transportation:
- Exit 1 or 2 of Jamsil Station, Seoul Subway Line 2