Congdu

Top choice in Myeong-dong & Jung-gu


Feast on artfully plated, contemporary twists on Korean classics, such as pinenut soup with soy milk espuma (foam) or raw blue crab, at this serene restaurant tucked behind the British embassy. Meals come as set menu only and dessert includes delicious yuja (citrus fruit) ice cream with Korean biscuit 'gravel'. The main dining room becomes an open roof terrace in good weather.


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2. Daehan Empire History Museum

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3. Jeonggwanheon

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4. MMCA Deoksugung

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5. Junghwajeon

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6. Deoksugung

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7. Hamnyeongjeon

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8. Hammering Man

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