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.

Read more from The Club at ba.com

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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 imageA beautiful day at Chestertons Polo in the Park—great matches, delicious bites, and the perfect excuse to wear my new @rebeccavallance dress. 

Nothing like polo to bring together food, friends, and a little fashion. Until next time, #polointhepark! 

Thank you @cala_uk @polointhepark @gorillaevents for hosting us! 

Outfit: @rebeccavallance 
Makeup: @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom 

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#JudyJoo #judyjoochef #cheflife #chestertonspolointhepark #polointhepark #matchdaystyle #koreanseoulfood #korea #londonevents5 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageI felt honored to speak at SXSW alongside this powerhouse group about building authentic Asian businesses in London— sharing stories, challenges, and lots of laughs along the way.

Huge thanks to our brilliant moderator @e.z.snaps and my fellow panelists:

🌸 Chris O’Leary of Warner Music @fatboyzine 
🌸 Vivian Wong @little_miss_mochi_ of @littlemoonsmochi 
🌸 Sam Thorne of @japanhouseldn 

And to everyone who showed up and brought such thoughtful energy to the room — thank you! 

It’s moments like these that remind me why storytelling and representation matter.

I think I even spotted #KingCharles in the crowd…

Outfit: @eudonchoi 
Makeup: @jonesroadbeauty & @justbobbidotcom 

#JudyJoo #SXSWLondon #AsianBusinesses #WomenInFood #AsianVoices #LondonEvents  #KoreanSoulFood #judyjoochef #korea #koreanfood6 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile image🔥 Cooking up some K-Quick flavor on @fox5ny’s @gooddayny with the amazing @rosannascotto and @curtmenefee! 

We made one of Korea’s most trending dishes — Sweet & Spicy Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki) — chewy, bold, and totally addictive 🇰🇷✨

So much fun sharing a taste of Korea with the GDNY team — thanks for the warm welcome and great energy!

Dress: @eudonchoi 
Glam: @abbystouches & @nikomaragos 
K-Quick: link in my bio

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageSomething bold, sizzling, and seriously flavorful is coming your way… 👀🔥

I’m kicking off a brand new series in partnership with @samsunguk and @koreafoodsuk— featuring some of my favorite quick Korean recipes from my latest cookbook, K-Quick!

We’re talking bold flavors, speedy prep, and a little help from the cutting-edge kitchen tech and pantry staples I always keep on hand. 

Turn the volume up 🔊 and step into the sounds of K-Quick 

This is just the beginning…

💡: @samsunguk 
🛒: @koreafoodsuk 
📚: #K-Quick by yours truly—link in the bio to grab your copy!

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