Seoul Suppers
Kimchi in a hundred forms, doenjang stew simmered slow and gochujang glaze at every table. Seoul makes ferment the whole point.
Hosted by our Seoul tastemaker
Experience hosted by Chang-Ho
What you can expect
Seoul food tour - Beyond the global reach of K-Pop and Squid Game, Seoul harbours a deep-rooted culinary heritage that long predates its modern fame. It’s a metropolis of stark contrasts, where the same hands that apply high-end cosmetics are just as likely to be found cracking eomuk fish cakes at a street food stall.
The essentials
Destination
Seoul, South Korea
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
12+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Everyday
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Seoul food tour
- Smallest group size in Seoul
- Led by Seoul tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
A neighbourhood metro station at Jongno 3(sam)-ga.
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
A neighbourhood market stall at 165-14 Jongno 4(sa)-ga.
You’ll try
Hand-cut noodles soupKorean dumplings
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
You’ll try
Mung bean pancakes
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Seoul food tour, Smallest group size in Seoul, Led by Seoul tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Chang-Ho
Chang-Ho P
Chang-Ho leads this tour in Seoul — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
Exit 7 at Jongno-5-ga
138-1 Jongno 5(o)-ga, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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