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.

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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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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageMay the 4th be with you—and your appetite. ✨ 

A little tour of my galaxy: 
a Stan Lee–signed Star Wars print (because the greatest crossovers in history involve either legends or layers of flavor), my Grogu fan club, the Millennium Falcon on permanent standby, an R2-D2 pepper grinder making sure all my food has “the force,” and Darth Maul lightsaber chopsticks for dark side precision plating.

And my fave quote—
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda (who clearly never attempted a soufflé.)

The best dishes demand Jedi discipline and Sith indulgence—in equal, unapologetic measure. 

#MayThe4thBeWithYou
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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageSo honored to be in the kitchen alongside the amazingly talented @chefsymon and @choibites for another wild episode of #24in24. 🔥 Tune into @FoodNetwork TONIGHT at 8/7c to see the remaining chefs face challenges designed to push their speed and skill to the limit. Two chefs will be packing their knives- who’s ready? 👀

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageI’m SO excited to share that I’m officially teaming up with @katiecouric + @katiecouricmedia — bringing you food and lifestyle content I just know you’re going to love!! We’re kicking things off with some seriously yummy recipes and tips in their Good Taste newsletter.

You all know food is my love language — the way I connect, celebrate, and take care of the people around me. I believe recipes should be easy, approachable, and welcoming, and the best dishes? They carry the stories of our families, our traditions, our culture. 

BUT — feeling amazing matters just as much! That’s why I eat a natural, anti-inflammatory diet most of the time. It is all about balance. Real ingredients, real flavor, real fuel. 

Over the next few weeks, I’m dishing out recipes, columns, and answering your burning kitchen Qs — all landing in your inbox every Thursday in Good Taste!! 

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageGrowing up, cooking in my house was gloriously chaotic– and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I sat down with @sunday.post to talk about those memories, my unexpected path from Columbia Engineering to the kitchen, and why Korean food is finally having its moment.  Now that Korean flavors are more accessible than ever, I’m excited to show how simple and imaginative they can be. Check out the Sunday Post to read the full story.
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