Celebrity Owned Restaurants | Creatrip Locals' Guide
Chance to meet your favorite star and have a quality meal!
Due to the popularity of the Korean media contents, many travellers are looking for traces of Korean celebrities. For those of you, why not visit restaurants run by your favourite stars?
An advantage of the celebrity restaurants is that, since the owners are well known, they try to keep the food quality high to protect their reputation. Also, you meet the celeb owner or their celebrity friends there. Let's take a look at some of the celebrity-owned restaurants in Korea!
If you want to know about celebrity-owned cafes visit here!
Kim Jong-kook & Haha | 401 Barbeque Restaurant
Kim Jong-kook and Haha are a loved duo from Korean tv show Runningman. They have opened a barbeque shop together in Hongdae. You can have almost all the parts of pork here. You can find many pictures and autographs of celebrities who have visited the place. If Haha plans to visit the restaurant, he posts the date on his Instagram, so check it out before you visit!
Location: 서울특별시 마포구 서교동 잔다리로 23
Hours: Every day 16:00-02:00
Henry | Xiao Zhan
Henry made his debut as an SM group Super Junior-M. Recently he became a member of I Live Alone and gained popularity in Korea. His mother is Taiwanese, and he loves Taiwanese food. However, he couldn't find a Taiwanese restaurant that satisfies his taste, and he decided to open one himself.
Location: 서울특별시 강남구 신사동 압구정로
Hours: Every day 11:30-14:30; 16:30-21:00
Jeong Jun-ha | Mabeop Galbi Yosool Ggochi
Jeong Jun-ha is a top-tier Korean comedian who was one of the main reasons for the tremendous success of Infinite Challenge. Now the show is over he is focusing more on his restaurant business. Ggochi means a wooden skewer with foods on it. Because of his love for food and drinks, this restaurant has become a must-visit place for alcohol lovers.
Location: 서울특별시 강남구 신사동 선릉로157길 26
Hours: Every day 17:00-05:00
Jungyup | Oriole
Oriole is a cafe & restaurant run by famous Korean singer Jungyup. It has gained its fame not on Junghyup's name but by its delicious foods and unique atmosphere. Recently this place was used as Itaewon Class's filming site and became even more popular. In the day time you can enjoy the brunch menus and in night, wine and bistro menus.
Address: 서울특별시 용산구 후암동 신흥로20길 43
Hours: Every day 13:00-23:00
Loco | The Famous Burger
Loco is a Korean rapper who has won the first season of Show Me the Money, who's loved for his musical talents and rap skills. He opened a burger shop in Hongdae, and it soon became locals' favourite because of the great taste, although it's a bit expensive. If you are lucky, you will be able to see hip hop musicians close to Loco, like Jay Park!
Address: 서울특별시 마포구 서교동 잔다리로3안길 24
Hours: Every day12:00-22:00
Park Shin-hye | Yangcheolbuk
Park Shin-hye is one of the hottest actresses in the Korean drama scene. She has played romantic roles with top actors like Hyun Bin and Lee Min-ho. She opened a beef tripe restaurant for her parents. It's not a star-packed place like other celebrity restaurants but is loved by residents for quality food.
Location: 서울특별시 강동구 성내동 성내로 62
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30-22:00
Im Chang-jung | Moseori Jokbal
Im Chang-jung is a Korean singer and actor who has been loved by Koreans for decades. He had huge success in business with his famous pub and extended to restaurants. Jokbal is a popular late-night snack for locals. You can have quality food you can trust at a reasonable price.
Location: 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로 102길 15
Hours: Mon-Sat 15:30-03:00; Sun 15:30-24:00
Tei | Teisty Burger
Tei was one of the most popular singers in the early 2000. He is known for his large appetite, and he is a hamburger lover himself, which led him to open a restaurant. The place is famous for the thick and juicy patties so you won't be disappointed with the quality.
Location: 서울시 마포구 상수동317-2 1층
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:30-22:00
Dok2 - Ginos NY Pizza
Here's another hip hop musician who has opened a restaurant. Due to his love for the pizza, he opened a branch of Ginos NY Pizza in Apgujeong. The quality is guaranteed, but there is little chance that you'll see Dok2 or his friends here.
Location: 서울특별시 강남구 신사동 선릉로 155길 15
Hours: Every day 12:00-22:00
Kwon Hyuk-soo | 525 Sinsa
Kwon Hyuk-soo is a comedian who is loved for his copying ability and funny appearance in the TV shows like I Live Alone. He is also known for his love for the foods. He opened his own restaurant where you can get Italian food and cafe menus. It's not as popular as the restaurants listed above, so you won't have to worry about getting seats.
Location: 서울특별시 강남구 신사동 525
Hours: Every day 11:00-15:00; 17:00-22:00
Jung Joon-ho | The Star Buffet
Location: 부전동 537-9번지 지하2층 부산진구 부산광역시 KR
Hours: Every day 11:30-15:00; 18:00-21:00
Hong Seok-cheon | My Chelsea
Hong Seok-cheon is famous for being the first Korean celebrity to come out as gay. Now he is a chef and owner of restaurants in Itaewon. My Chelsea is where you can enjoy high-quality pasta and steak in a pleasant and open environment. If you are looking for quality food in Itaewon, this is the place for you.
Address: 서울특별시 용산구 이태원1동 이태원로27가길 40
Hours: Every day 12:00-14:00
Kim Won-hyo | Witch Gimbap
Witch Gimbap is a bunsik restaurant which is famous for its unique gimbap. It first got its popularity from all the celebrities that have visited the store, such as Jung Yun-ho and BTS. It is a pleasant place to have a light meal, and the price isn't too high. You can take it to go and enjoy it at your home too!
Location: 서울특별시 강남구 청담동 124-11
Hours: Every day 08:00-20:00
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