Top places to eat

Taste the best of Seoul. Here you can find my favourite foodie destinations in the city.

Seoul BBQ

Judy's Seoul Hotspots

You can’t go to Seoul without having some Korean barbecue, and this alley in the eastern city is the perfect place to eat with the locals.

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Chef Judy Joo shares Seoul's top dining experiences

The restaurateur, TV chef and author shares her love of Korean cuisine, and her tips on where to eat in the buzzy capital of Seoul.

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Judy Joo’s ultimate food guide to the city of Seoul

Korean food has well and truly mainstreamed now. And it’s not just seen with the prevalence of kimchi all around London.

Read more at City Matters

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Judy Joo's Seoul

Judy Joo, chef-patron of Soho Korean restaurant Jinjuu, reveals her favourite spots in the Korean capital of Seoul.

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Judy Joo's Foodie Guide to Seoul

The Korean-American celebrity chef and author Judy Joo is a regular on the Seoul culinary circuit.

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48 Hours in Seoul

“Seoul… amazing city,” my friend Patrick remarked. Then he chuckled. “If you go home before 4am, you’re a loser.” Now, I wouldn’t say that makes you a loser per se, but he has a point; Seoul is a city that truly never sleeps.

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Social media

@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageFound some old photos from my days as a development chef at @saveurmag. The famed Colman Andrews was the EIC and @jao.vivian was running the test kitchen alongside Melissa Hamilton @canalhouse. I loved testing recipes from all over the world and exploring countries through its food. 
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Here is a classic American apple pie and puff pastry I made from scratch…. photographed for the magazine. 
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#saveur #testkitchen #chef #chefslife #applepie #puffpastry #chefsofinstagram #magazine2 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageIt was a huge honor to speak @stanford university at their Korean Food Gone Global conference. I learned so much from the prestigious academic panelists and was so inspired by my co-keynote speaker @suyoung_ryu. Ryu is a prolific actor in K-Dramas / Movies and most recently known for his starring role in Bloodhounds. As his “side gig”, he is passionate about food and has a viral cooking show— he is getting Korean men into the kitchen learning how to cook!  What a feat!  He also focuses on creating simple meals on a budget, accessible to everyone. 
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At the conference I spoke about my personal journey into the kitchen and the rise of the Korean “Hallyu” wave. 
It was such an honor to share my views and story with the Stanford community.  Thank you for having me. 🙏🙏 
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#stanford #chefslife #chefs #korea #koreancooking #koreanfood #korean #koreanfoodmadesimple #judyjoo #ryusooyoung #cheftalks3 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageThrilled to be back on Good Morning America, this time celebrating the solar eclipse with some delights for kids!

From the galaxy-inspired Rice Krispies Treats to the Celestial Chocolate Moon Pies, it was a joy to share these space-themed treats. Cooking should always be an adventure!

A huge thanks to @goodmorningamerica for the opportunity to spread a little cosmic culinary magic.

For the recipe go to:  https://www.goodmorningamerica.com

And, a big thank you to @toryburch for my galaxy inspired outfit! 

#JudyJoo #GoodMorningAmerica #SolarEclipse #KidsTreats #CulinaryMagic #SpaceyDesserts #CelestialTreats #FoodieFun #ExploreTheUniverse #CulinaryJourney #ChefLife #ChefsOfInstagram #FoodCulture #PassionForFood #ricekrispytreats #baking #abcnews #kidsrecipes1 week ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageHad a fabulous time @jonesroadbeauty at their flagship store in NYC @jonesroadbeautyflagship where I got a fabulous makeover for a completely fabulous no-makeup makeup look.  My make up artist @floby1 matched my colors perfectly and i walked out of the store feeling gorgeous!  I am in love with the tinted foundation cream and miracle balm— which I use on my lips and cheeks. So easy. I’m always in a rush so I like that everything can also be applied with your fingers and you don’t have to bother with brushes. 
Thank you Jones Road and @justbobbidotcom for having me!
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