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Why finding restaurants in Korea is harder than it should be

Restaurant information in Korea is scattered. Search results come back mostly in Korean, opening hours and menus are hard to confirm, and you often end up moving between a map app and a review site to piece together a single answer.

EatHub organizes restaurants by location and puts the address, hours, and signature dishes on one screen. The goal is to let you work out what is where without needing to read Korean.

Things worth knowing about Korean restaurants

Banchan — the small side dishes — are free at most restaurants, and refills are normal. Water and basic sides arrive without being ordered.

There is no tipping culture. You pay the amount on the bill and nothing more, and payment is usually made at the counter on your way out rather than at the table.

Some dishes cannot be ordered as a single portion. Grilled meat in particular often starts at two servings, so it is worth checking if you are dining alone.

If you have dietary restrictions

If you are vegetarian, eat halal, or need to avoid specific ingredients, check in advance. Korean cooking frequently uses meat or seafood in broths and seasonings, which is not obvious from the appearance of a dish.

Itaewon and Hannam-dong have the highest concentration of halal and vegetarian restaurants in Seoul, particularly around the Seoul Central Mosque.