Korean Kitchens
Kimchi in every jar, doenjang stew rich and slow and gochujang glazed on charcoal. Seoul makes ferment the whole point.
Hosted by our Seoul tastemaker
Experience hosted by Chang-Ho
What you can expect
Seoul food tour - Seoul is a sensory surge, a neon-drenched metropolis where futuristic ambition thrums against the foundations of iron-clad tradition. While many visitors never look past the tabletop Korean BBQ, the true culinary story is far more expansive. With a dizzying maze of stalls and regional specialties, knowing where to go and what to order can be overwhelming. Fear not. Alongside our expert Seoul food hosts, you'll cut through the guesswork and go straight to the city's best street eats.
The essentials
Destination
Seoul, South Korea
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
12+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
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 meeting point at South Korea.
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
A neighbourhood food market at 42-1 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil.
You’ll try
Hand-cut noodle soupKorean cold noodlesMixed rice with vegetables
A neighbourhood local eatery at 42 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil.
You’ll try
Korean handmade dumpling
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).
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Eat Seoul with us.
An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$88 per guest.