Jungsik

Top choice in Gangnam & Southern Seoul


This place was voted number 25 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2018; neo-Korean cuisine hardly gets better than this. At the Apgujeong outpost of the New York restaurant named after creative chef-owner Yim Jungsik, you can expect inspired and superbly presented contemporary mixes of traditional and seasonal ingredients over multiple courses. Book at least one month in advance.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Gangnam & Southern Seoul attractions

1. K-Star Road

0.2 MILES

Gangnam's 'Hallyuwood Walk of Fame' pays homage to K-Pop stars in the form of cutesy bear sculptures dedicated to K-Wave singers and actors.

2. Horim Museum

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3. Opera Gallery

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4. 313 Art Project

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In the middle of Apgujeong's chic art hub, this slick gallery shows contemporary works by emerging and established artists, both local and from abroad.

5. SongEun ArtSpace

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6. K-Wave Experience

0.76 MILES

Upstairs from the Gangnam Tourist Center, this is the place to live out all your K-Pop fantasies, with a full makeover to transform you into a K-Pop star…

7. Fifty Fifty

1 MILES

A decent art gallery with a fantastic space for its regularly rotating art shows by emerging local artists.