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Shin Dong-yeop’s Top 5 Restaurants
- The raw-beef spot Shin Dong-yeop kept to himself: Sillim ‘Sillimjeong’
- The dumplings Shin Dong-yeop buys 30 orders of every holiday: Ichon ‘Gaetmaeul Hangang-ro Branch’
- Authentic South Jeolla flavors in Seoul: Nonhyeon ‘Tomal Main Branch’
- The hangover cure for the morning after: Yongdu-dong ‘Eomeoni Daesungjip’
- A nostalgic, budget-friendly snack spot at Isu Station: ‘Apple House’
Years on TV and countless meals have sharpened Shin Dong-yeop’s palate, and it shows in the places he picks. He’s drawn to spots that prioritize honest flavors and a relaxed vibe over flash. The restaurants people return to have clear reasons — consistency builds trust. A humble yet soulful meal is the kind that sticks with you. Below are five Shin-approved eateries where that charm comes through loud and clear.
The raw-beef spot Shin Dong-yeop kept to himself: Sillim ‘Sillimjeong’
Shin appeared recently on Sung Si-kyung’s YouTube show Meokeultende and finally shared his longtime favorite, Sillimjeong. Fans call it the last word in raw beef in Seoul. The restaurant sources first-grade heifer beef from Gwangju, and each cut shows impeccable marbling and freshness. If you crave high-quality raw beef, you don’t have to travel to Jeolla — this is the place in the city to try it.
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- ✔Location
248 Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
- ✔Hours
Daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Break time 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- ✔Menu
Hanwoo raw sirloin 48,000 KRW ($36.00 USD), Hanwoo raw meat 45,000 KRW ($33.75 USD)
The dumplings Shin Dong-yeop buys 30 orders of every holiday: Ichon ‘Gaetmaeul Hangang-ro Branch’
Gaetmaeul Hangang-ro Branch in Ichon is known for its crisp kimchi dumplings made with kimchi aged for a day. The little bite-sized dumplings are light, clean, and impossible to tire of. On the side, their mung bean pancakes — made from stone-ground batter mixed with kimchi and vegetables — are a must. Many customers also rave about the dumpling hot pot loaded with generous portions of meat.
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- ✔Location
56 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- ✔Hours
Daily 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Break time 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
- ✔Menu
Dumpling soup 13,000 KRW ($9.75 USD), Rice cake soup 12,000 KRW ($9.00 USD)
Authentic South Jeolla flavors in Seoul: Nonhyeon ‘Tomal Main Branch’
A longtime favorite for Shin — especially because of his love of Jeolla cuisine — Tomal Main Branch serves standout southern coastal dishes. Think three-legged octopus, Huksan skate, and barley-dried croaker prepared with care. The menu ranges from set meals featuring barley-dried croaker to seafood plates and stews, so it’s a great spot for both a full meal and drinks. If you want to know why a well-known drinker like Shin keeps coming back, this menu makes it obvious.
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13 Seolleung-ro 121-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Daily 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- ✔Menu
Huksan skate set (medium) 110,000 KRW ($82.50 USD), Barley-dried croaker set (per person) 30,000 KRW ($22.50 USD)
The hangover cure for the morning after: Yongdu-dong ‘Eomeoni Daesungjip’
Nicknamed “Shin Dong-yeop’s hangover soup place” after he revealed he’s a regular, Eomeoni Daesungjip lives up to the hype. The menu offers yukhoe bibimbap and boiled pork, but the real star is the hangover soup. Tender slices of meat and offal, a clear, comforting broth, plenty of leafy greens, and fresh congealed blood all combine into a gentle, soothing bowl — exactly what you want after a long night.
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4 Wangsan-ro 11-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Mon 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM / Tue–Sat 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM (Break time 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) / Sun 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- ✔Price
Hangover soup 14,000 KRW ($10.50 USD) Yukhoe bibimbap 17,000 KRW ($12.75 USD) Yukhoe 40,000 KRW ($30.00 USD)
A nostalgic, budget-friendly snack spot at Isu Station: ‘Apple House’
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Praised by stars like Yoo Jae-seok and Shin Dong-yeop, Apple House is counted among Seoul’s top tteokbokki spots near Isu Station. They do Sindang-dong–style instant tteokbokki and seasoned fried dumplings especially well. Soft rice cakes, fish cake, and cabbage simmer in a sauce made from a mix of chunjang and gochujang, offering a sweet note followed by a welcome heat. Their hand-formed, crispy fried dumplings tossed in a special gochujang-based sauce are addictive and impossible to replicate at home.
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2nd floor, 29 Dongjak-daero 27da-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
Daily 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Last order 8:30 PM)
- ✔Price
Regular tteokbokki 5,000 KRW ($3.75 USD) Instant tteokbokki 4,500 KRW ($3.38 USD) Seasoned fried dumplings 4,000 KRW ($3.00 USD)
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