The Best Seoul Restaurants With Over 50 Years of History

You've tried the brand new trendy restaurants. You've experienced the Michelin stars. But what about the truly authentic, long standing businesses? In Seoul, you're a glutton for hip, trending, "I saw it on TikTok" restaurants, but it's also home to classic eateries, ones that have been around for 50 years and more. Some have been around for even longer than that, and one on this list has been in business for over a century even. These time-honored restaurants serving classic Korean, Chinese, or local area eats have been in business for so long, they've earned not only respect and patronage from locals but also country-recognized heritage awards. Check out our list of classic restaurants in Seoul that have all been in business for over 50+ years. Give it a try and experience true culture.