Where to Eat Near K-Drama Filming Locations in Seoul
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Itaewon — Itaewon Class (2020)
The alley that defined Itaewon Class is still one of Seoul's most walkable food streets. Ssangdaepo, the Korean barbecue restaurant where Park Sae-ro-yi and Soo-ah shared drinks in the drama, continues to draw visitors — its walls lined with autographs from Korean celebrities. The surrounding Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil area is well suited for first-time visitors: multilingual menus are standard across most restaurants, and the core Korean barbecue lineup — bulgogi, samgyeopsal — is straightforward to order without Korean language ability.
Bukchon & Samcheong-dong — Goblin (2016), Our Beloved Summer (2021)
The stone-wall road of Samcheong-dong Doldamgil, where Kim Shin and Eun-tak first meet in Goblin, remains one of Seoul's most-visited drama spots. Eight minutes on foot from there is Samcheongdong Sujebi. This hanok restaurant has operated for decades and is known for its hand-pulled dough soup in a savory anchovy broth — a reliable choice for both locals and international visitors. After the meal, the Samcheong-dong café strip heading north offers a row of traditional tea houses housed in hanok buildings. Most serve around ten varieties of Korean traditional tea alongside traditional sweets, with staff often explaining how to drink each tea properly. Individual shops in this area change frequently — picking any hanok café with a visible tea menu is a safe approach.
Apgujeong & Cheongdam — Crash Landing on You (2019), My Love from the Star (2013)
This is Seoul's upscale dining corridor, reflected directly in both dramas. Wolfgang's Steakhouse Cheongdam, one of the confirmed filming locations for Crash Landing on You, is located at 21 Seolleung-ro 152-gil, Cheongdam-dong — a five-minute walk from Exit 4 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station. As a global chain operating on a reservation basis, it offers consistent quality and a direct connection to the drama. Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends.
Yeonnam-dong — Our Beloved Summer (2021)
The stone-wall path behind the Seoul Museum of Craft Art, featured in Our Beloved Summer, stretches about 440 meters and is lined with cafés and small galleries. Yeonnam-dong's café scene changes quickly — rather than targeting a specific shop, walking the street and choosing by atmosphere is the practical approach. Most cafés here are card-only, and weekend waits can be long. A weekday visit is recommended.