Gogung (고궁), Seoul
A popular restaurant among tourists and older Koreans due to its highly traditional Korean ambiance, Gogung has specialized in bibimbap since its establishment some four decades ago. With live performances of traditional Korean music every evening and staff that dress exclusively in hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), Gogung lives up to its name, which literally translates to “old palace.” Don’t be fooled into thinking that Gogung is your typical tourist trap, however – it’s also regularly frequented by Korean diplomats. Their wide variety of bibimbap ranges from classics, such as Jeonju and dolsot bibimbap to specialty dishes such as nakji (octopus) and yukhoe (beef tartare) bibimbap.