Seoul, South KoreaA classic, smoky Korean BBQ joint famous for charcoal-grilled pork belly and the salt-fire spectacle — sociable even for solo diners at the counter.
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Seoul's oldest and most atmospheric traditional market. The bindaetteok stalls in the middle section are where you eat — sit at the counter, order by pointing.
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Seoul's most famous ginseng-chicken soup, served in a sprawling hanok near Gyeongbokgung — restorative and beloved by locals and presidents alike.
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Seoul's most famous street-food gauntlet — tornado potatoes, grilled cheese lobster, hotteok and gyeranppang from neon-lit night stalls.