Seoul & San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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4 Seoul Wine Bars for Drinking Alone After WorkEN
Four Seoul wine bars where drinking alone after work is normal, from an Euljiro pioneer to a hanok near Gyeongbokgung, with honest caveats on stairs and waits.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Anniversary Dinner in Cheongdam: Four Seoul RoomsEN
Four Cheongdam fine dining rooms for an anniversary dinner in Seoul: what to order, how hard each table is to book, and the caveats worth knowing first.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Anniversary Dinners That Actually Earn the SplurgeEN
Four San Francisco anniversary dinners worth the money, from an eight-seat omakase counter to a candlelit Russian Hill trattoria, each with honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Best Dumplings in San Francisco Worth the Cross-Town TripEN
Four San Francisco dumpling houses worth crossing town for, from Hayes Valley soup dumplings to Outer Sunset hand-wrapped sets, plus the caveats to plan around.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
The Best Seongsu Restaurants for a First Date in SeoulEN
Four Seongsu restaurants in Seoul that hold up on a first date: an omakase counter, a greenhouse pasta room, a natural wine bar, and charcoal-grilled pork.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
4 Gwanghwamun Restaurants for a Seoul Business LunchEN
Four restaurants in and around Gwanghwamun that can hold a business lunch: private rooms, tableside service, rare free parking, and the caveats on each.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Casual Second Date Restaurants in Yeonnam-dong, SeoulEN
Four low-key Yeonnam-dong spots in Seoul for a second date: a basement izakaya, two staff-grilled barbecue rooms, and a cocktail lounge built for talking.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Covered, Heated Patios for a Foggy SF EveningEN
Four San Francisco restaurants with covered, heated patios that stay comfortable when the fog rolls in, from a Castro garden to a SoMa Filipino courtyard.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Where to Book a Coworker Farewell Dinner in SeoulEN
Four Seoul restaurants that can hold a team send-off: private rooms, capacity to 35, staff-grilled hanwoo, free corkage, and the caveats to check first.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Crispy Samgyeopsal in Seoul: 4 Grills That Nail the SearEN
Four Seoul pork belly grills that get the crisp outside and juicy inside right, from a Hapjeong frozen-belly bargain to Yeouido wine-aged cuts.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Early Dinner in Seoul: 4 Restaurants Open Before 6 p.m.EN
Four Seoul restaurants that open early enough for dinner before 6 p.m., from a Haebangchon counter at 16:00 to a Seochon trattoria at 17:30.
Seoul, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Easy Casual SF Dinners That Aren't Fast FoodEN
Four sit-down San Francisco restaurants for an easy casual dinner that beats fast food, from Bernal Heights pho to Noe Valley bistros, most walk-in friendly.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026