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SanchonvsBuddha's Belly
Both establishments are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Sanchon scores significantly higher than Buddha's Belly Itaewon. Sanchon ranks #3 in Seoul with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Sanchon
Fodor's
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
14, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Fodor's "Sanchon offers guests a chance to experience traditional Korean temple cooking in a beautifully decorated hanok house." Full review
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Although it is open for lunch, visit in the evening to get the full experience.
Frommer's "Sanchon serves fantastic, traditional temple fare in the charming courtyard of an old-fashioned house." Full review
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Dine on the early side if you want to avoid the expensive seating for the traditional folk music and dance performance.
Insight Guides "Situated on a little side street in Insadong, Sancheon restaurant serves a superb range of traditional Buddhist vegetarian dishes. Evening entertainment. "
Lonely Planet "The atmosphere created by the Buddhist artworks, music and lanterns makes this a very special restaurant." Full review
Buddha's Belly Lonely Planet
Time Out
457-1 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Lonely Planet "It’s not difficult to understand why this restaurant and lounge bar is a much-recommended locals’ favourite." Full review
Time Out "The more recent Buddha's Belly is well decorated and has a panoramic entire view of the Noksapyeong subway station crossroad." Full review
