Taste of Seoul 2023 Started on September 16

 

- From September 16, Seoul is turning into a city of gastronomy with unique and rich food experiences for a week

-  From September 16 to 17, Taste of Seoul Market was held on Nodeul Island under the theme of traditional liquors and coffee met at Seoul’s alley

-  Seoul invited 100 chefs and media from home and abroad to give awards to restaurants selected in the 100 Taste of Seoul list

 

 

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, September 15, 2023 – With the release of the 100 Taste of Seoul list, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) holds Taste of Seoul 2023 from September 16 to 22 on Nodeul Island and in other parts of the city.

 Numerous programs are prepared for the event: ▲ Taste of Seoul Market (where the city meets the market), ▲ Seoul Gourmet Awards (celebrating 100 Taste of Seoul), ▲ Seoul Market Dining (where traditional markets meet trendy places), ▲ Seoul Restaurant Week (to meet the city’s unique dishes), and ▲ Signature Pop-Up (where Seoul meets the world).

Between September 16 and 17, the Taste of Seoul Market took place on Nodeul Island. The market presented “Fermented cuisine and traditional liquors (September 16)” and “Seoul’s coffee in one place (September 17)” under the topic of Seoul’s taste that is making new trends.

Different docent tours to breweries and coffee shops were available during the weekend. The SMG even prepared English docent tours for international tourists. Details of the market are available on the website of Taste of Seoul (tasteofseoul.visitseoul.net).

On Sunday, September 17, the Seoul Gourmet Awards was held at Nodeul Island Live house. Over 100 chefs, restaurant people, and Korean and foreign journalists gathered at the event. Seoul promoted its gastronomic culture to the world and encouraged restaurants and chefs to be proud of their food and services. The event also served as a networking ground for the food and drink industry.

Another program, Seoul Market Dining, offers a tasty collaboration between traditional markets and trendy restaurants. Famous places in each traditional market are presenting special dishes using ingredients supplied by the market they’re nestled in. Geumnam Market (Geumnamvin), Dongmyo Market (Dongmyo Market), Majangdong Meat Market (Majangdong Tiger), Yeongcheon Market (Brewery 304), Jungang Market (John & Mark), and Mangwon Market (Haejindwi) are the participating markets and establishments.

Seoul prepared the “Taste of Seoul Tour” as one of the programs. Different travel companies are providing themed food tours that allow visitors to experience corners of the city. For example, there are Taste of Seoul Night Tour with Locals that will lead people to Gwangjang Market, Euljiro Chimaek Street, and Ikseong-dong; Vegan-friendly Korean Food Tour that will be a chance to try diverse comfort food of Koreans from Bindae-tteok to traditional desserts; Traditional Market Food Tour that will bring tourists to Korean cooking classes at traditional markets; and Korean Barbecue that will introduce Jongno's barbecue alley.

English services are, of course, available for foreigners and are open for reservation on the website of Taste of Seoul.

Seoul Restaurant Week is joined by 67 restaurants selected in the 100 Taste of Seoul list and restaurants in hotels across the capital. The restaurants are offering a special menu or benefits to celebrate the Taste of Seoul week.

In Signature Pop-Up, Seoul’s famous restaurants and cafes—Mosu, JUNGSIK, Mingles X Joo Ok, The Green Table, FRITZ COFFEE COMPANY—and overseas establishments, like CENTRAL of Lima, Peru, which ranked first in the World 50 Best Restaurant, will participate.