Morning: Exploring Historic Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
(No meal or drink recommendation needed here since it’s a sightseeing spot)
Cafe: Bukchon Hanok Village
- Cafe Recommendation: Samcheong-dong Sujebi
- Meal: Sujebi (hand-torn dough soup)
- Drink: Traditional Korean tea or a refreshing yuzu (citrus) tea
Late Morning to Afternoon: Modern and Cultural Seoul
Lunch: Insadong
- Restaurant Recommendation: Gogung
- Meal: Jeonju Bibimbap (a mixed rice dish with vegetables, meat, and a raw egg on top)
- Drink: Barley tea, which is commonly served in Korean restaurants and is refreshing and mild
Jogyesa Temple
(No meal or drink recommendation needed here since it’s a sightseeing spot)
Cafe: Myeongdong
- Cafe Recommendation: O’Sulloc Tea House
- Meal: Green tea roll cake or green tea ice cream
- Drink: Jeju green tea or green tea latte
Evening: Modern Landmarks and Night Views
N Seoul Tower
- Restaurant Recommendation: N Grill (inside N Seoul Tower)
- Meal: Grilled ribeye steak or the set menu for a full-course experience
- Drink: A glass of red wine or a non-alcoholic mojito
Dinner: Itaewon
- Restaurant Recommendation: Maple Tree House
- Meal: Korean BBQ (try their premium beef cuts like galbi or samgyeopsal)
- Drink: Soju or makgeolli (Korean rice wine), or a refreshing Korean beer
Han River Cruise
- Snack Recommendation:
- Meal: Light snacks like kimbap (Korean sushi rolls) or tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) from a vendor before boarding the cruise
- Drink: A can of Korean beer or a bottle of soft drink/water (you can bring your own drinks on most river cruises)
Summary of Recommendations
- Samcheong-dong Sujebi: Sujebi with traditional Korean tea or yuzu tea.
- Gogung in Insadong: Jeonju Bibimbap with barley tea.
- O’Sulloc Tea House in Myeongdong: Green tea roll cake or green tea ice cream with Jeju green tea or green tea latte.
- N Grill at N Seoul Tower: Grilled ribeye steak or set menu with a glass of red wine or non-alcoholic mojito.
- Maple Tree House in Itaewon: Korean BBQ with soju, makgeolli, or Korean beer.
- Han River Cruise Snacks: Kimbap or tteokbokki with Korean beer or soft drink.
These recommendations will give you a taste of traditional and modern Korean cuisine and beverages, enhancing your culinary experience in Seoul. Enjoy your trip!