Top places to eat

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

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Chef Judy Joo shares Seoul's top dining experiences

May 21 2020

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

December 16 2019

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

December 1 2019

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

November 9 2019

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

September 5 2017

“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 imageOMG!! What an epic fantastic meal @koynlondon last night for their opening. @samyuktanair has done it again— worked her magic and created a truly divine venue in the heart of Mayfair. The main upstairs room is intimate with a clean modern decor, while the downstairs has a bit more of a fun “sceney” vibe. I do consider myself a bit of sushi and Japanese food snob, and I was wonderfully impressed. With chef @rhyscattermoul and @salvatoredettori78 at the helm, I was spoiled silly with truly interesting dishes with unexpected and wonderfully surprising twists. Very few Japanese restaurants have both a strong sushi bar AND a kitchen— Koyn’s cooked dishes are a shining star here. Even classic plates, such as Agedashi Tofu and Spinach Oshitashi boast unique finishing touches that makes them so memorable. I loved the Hojicha Smoked Lamb Chops— succulent and bursting with umami flavor, with just the right amount of char to give it that addictive sweet and savory caramelization. The sukiyaki was another highlight— a usually homey dish was elevated with Wagyu beef and a rich complex broth echoing with subtle sweetness. The scallops were also excellent— meaty, juicy and cooked delicately with an almost raw and creamy center and glazed with a sour sweet ume (plum). Oh, and i cannot forget the Chilean Seabass— one of my favorite types of fish and so rarely found on menus in London. Also known as Patagonian Toothfish, this oily, buttery, practically silky white fish tastes so luxurious. And, then when slathered decadently with a aromatic and spiced Shiso Salsa Verde— What a treat!! I cannot wait to go back. Thank you so much @frasercomms and @samyuktanair for having me in. . . #japan #japanesefood #chef #chefslife #london #mayfair #londonrestaurants #koyn #foodofinstagram #foodoftheday #sukiyaki #eatingout3 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageSuch a fun night @vamuseum checking out the opening of the Korean Wave “Hallyu” exhibit. K-pop, fashion, dramas, movies— they even recreated the bathroom from Parasite @parasitemovie ! And, great to see my book too in the gift shop! Yay! . . #korea #korean #koreanwave #museums #victoriaandalbertmuseum #hallyu4 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageRepost from @seoulbirduk • Seoul Bird is spreading her wings again, and this time she's heading to LAS VEGAS! 🇺🇲 Read all about it here - https://www.forbes.com/sites/alywalansky/2022/09/20/the-las-vegas-strip-has-a-cool-new-must-try-food-hall/?sh=2526e0886ecf @forbes @propereatslasvegas @arialv . . . . . #seoulbird #seoulbirduk #lasvegasstrip #lasvegas #ariaresort #koreancocktails #koreanburger #koreanfriedchicken #koreanfood5 days ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageRepost from @seoulbirduk • 🇺🇲 VIVA LAS VEGAS! 🇺🇲 We've been working on something VERY exciting in the background and today we can finally tell you! Seoul Bird presents its very first location outside London at the @propereatslasvegas food hall this December 2022. At Proper Eats, Seoul Bird dishes include K-Tots topped with melted cheese, kimchi and hot sauce, and a signature fried chicken sandwich with signature sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise. The new 24,000 square feet food hall on the second level promenade of ARIA Resort & Casino will be a food hall like none any of us have seen before, and it’s located right in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. So whether stopping by the bar or grabbing some food after a busy night in the casino, this will be a fun spot to wander into when staying on Las Vegas Strip! ✈️🇺🇲🥢 . . . . . #lasvegas #seoulbird #seoulbirduk #koreanstreetfood #lasvegasstrip #koreanburger #koreanfriedchicken #propereatsfoodhall #propereats #vegas #comingsoon #ariaresort #aria #vegasstrip #forbes6 days ago via Instagram
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