Food & Drink
Seoul celebrates culinary creativity with the 2025 Taste of Seoul week Oct. 27-Nov. 2
haps Magazine Korea
October 21, 2025
(Image courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Seoul is turning into a citywide dining experience as the 2025 Taste of Seoul festival kicks off from October 27 to November 2, featuring pop-up restaurants, international collaborations, and exclusive dining events across the city, with Nodeul Island serving as one of the main stages.
This year’s theme, “Seoul Pops with Taste,” highlights the city’s vibrant food scene through interactive events including an international conference, the Seoul Restaurant Week, culinary exchange pop-ups, and a lively food market.
The Seoul Restaurant Week will feature more than 130 participating restaurants, including those selected for the “Seoul’s Top 100 Restaurants” list.
Diners can enjoy special menus, discounts, and promotions at restaurants throughout Jongno, Seongbuk, Dongjak, and Seodaemun. Each location will display event posters with QR codes linking to a digital map of participating venues.
Adding a global flavor, Seoul has partnered with the California Tourism Board for a two-day culinary exchange pop-up from October 28–29 at Hwigyeomjae Hanok in Bukchon.
Chefs Seo Hyun-min of Restaurant Allen and Um Tae-cheol of Soseol Hannam will present collaborative tasting menus blending Seoul and California’s culinary cultures.
From November 1–2, the Seoul Taste Market at Nodeul Island will showcase local ingredients, traditional fermentation culture, and eco-friendly food brands. The event will also include workshops and booths from renowned chefs and culinary artisans. On November 2, Mingles chef Kang Min-goo will host a special session, “Jang: Talk and Tasting,” exploring the evolution of Korean fermented sauces.
The week culminates with the Seoul Taste Awards on November 2 at 3 p.m. at Nodeul Live House, celebrating the city’s best chefs, bars, and restaurants for their contributions to Seoul’s growing reputation as a global food capital.
The 8th Seoul Urban Food International Conference will also open on October 27 at Seoul City Hall, under the theme “Sustainable Food Policy in the Era of K-Culture.” Experts from Korea and abroad will discuss strategies for maintaining Seoul’s culinary leadership.
Throughout the week, visitors can also enjoy unique events like traditional market cooking classes for foreigners, Korean liquor brewing workshops, and culinary tours led by chef Park Joon-woo.
Full schedules and restaurant listings are available on the official website: tasteofseoul.visitseoul.net