We write every food guide like we're texting a friend who just landed in Korea. Real places, honest prices, zero tourist-trap fluff.
Visiting Korea and trying to figure out where to eat? We've been there. The language barrier is real,
tourist-trap restaurants are everywhere, and Google Maps reviews don't always tell the full story.
K-Culture Guide exists because we believe every international visitor deserves to eat like a local,
not like a tourist. Every restaurant we recommend is a place we've actually eaten at, every price is what we actually paid,
and every tip comes from real experience living in Korea.
“We don't write about Korean food.
We write for people who want to eat it.”
If a famous restaurant is overpriced and underwhelming, we'll say it. No sponsored posts, no hidden ads.
Written by people who live in Korea, not travel bloggers passing through. We know which back-alley spots are worth the walk.
Every guide is written in clear English with Korean names included. We bridge the language gap so you can focus on eating.
No paywalls, no premium content, no email gates. Every guide is free and always will be.
Addresses, subway stations, price ranges, and English menu availability. We include everything you need to actually get there.
Restaurants close, menus change, prices go up. We revisit our guides to keep information accurate.
Every guide on this site follows a strict standard to make sure you get accurate, useful information.
Every restaurant in our guides has been personally visited and eaten at. No secondhand reviews or aggregated ratings.
Price ranges reflect what we actually paid. No "from $5" that turns into $25 with sides and drinks.
Walking directions from subway stations are tested on foot. We'll tell you which exit to use and what to look for.
We don't accept payment from restaurants or tourism boards. Our recommendations are 100% independent.
We note whether restaurants have English menus, picture menus, or if you'll need a translation app.
Every guide shows when it was last updated so you know if the info is still current.
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