BLACKPINK's go-to hotspots
- Negi Live in Seongsu — Jennie’s favorite fine-dining spot
- Mullebang-a Sojubang in Gwangju — the longtime local Rosé visited
- Peter Pan 1978 in Yeonhui-dong — featured in Jennie’s bakery vlog
- Kapom in Sinsa-dong — Lisa’s go-to Thai eatery
- Oiljang Tteokbokki in Jeju — a flavor BLACKPINK can’t stop talking about
The members have tasted their way around the globe, and their picks reveal a clear vibe: after dazzling stages, they often crave meals that are comforting, inspiring, and unforgettable. The restaurants they mention or revisit tend to offer honest flavors that linger — the kind that make you want to come back. Here are five spots where you can get a real sense of what BLACKPINK loves to eat.
Negi Live in Seongsu — Jennie’s favorite restaurant
During an interview at Chanel’s 2026–27 FW ready-to-wear show, Jennie named Negi Live in Seongsu as her go-to. This Japanese-inspired fine-dining spot centers on live crustacean courses and a crab-focused omakase. The chefs cook at an open counter, so the performance is part of the experience — think fresh, oversized king crab and snow crab presented in a weekday lunch course that’s hard to forget. The multi-course lineup moves from grilled crab to shabu-shabu, tempura, pot-cooked rice, and even buckwheat ice cream. They also offer valet parking, which is a nice touch for a fuss-free night out.
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Location
5th floor (partial), 97 Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Hours
Daily 12:00 PM–10:00 PM (break 2:00 PM–7:00 PM); closed Sundays
Price
Lunch course 150,000 KRW (approx. $99 USD), Dinner king-crab course 270,000 KRW (approx. $178 USD)
Mullebang-a Sojubang in Gwangju — the longtime spot Rosé visited
Mullebang-a Sojubang delivers the homey, soulful flavors of Jeolla cuisine. The owner’s warm hospitality and skilled hands are evident in an array of banchan and kimchi served generously alongside each meal. Dishes highlight fresh textures and unpretentious seasoning, making them just as meal-worthy with steamed rice as they are with drinks. The standout is stir-fried squid made with plump, patterned squid — it stays springy and pairs with a mild, additive-free sauce that lets the seafood shine. Combined with the plentiful banchan, each bite offers layered, comforting flavors.
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Location
363-42 Cheonbyeon-uo-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
Hours
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Price
Seasoned blue crab / live octopus (large) 80,000 KRW (approx. $53 USD), Large braised butterfish / braised hairtail 80,000 KRW (approx. $53 USD)
Peter Pan 1978 in Yeonhui-dong — featured in Jennie’s bakery vlog
Peter Pan 1978 has been perfecting bread since 1978. For over four decades this Yeonhui-dong bakery has been a neighborhood staple; bakers say they make bread with the same wish Peter Pan represents — to keep people feeling young and well. Their signature is the “Baby Butt” (Agigungdaengi) bread: a plump roll filled with cream cheese, sporting a cute, powder-dusted look. The chewy dough and silky cream cheese balance each other without being over the top. The bakery is also famous for its salt bread, which is another must-try.
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Location
10 Jeungga-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Hours
Daily 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Price
Baby Butt 3,000 KRW (approx. $2 USD), Campagne 8,500 KRW (approx. $6 USD)
Kapom in Sinsa-dong — Lisa’s go-to Thai restaurant
Kapom is one of Lisa’s regular haunts. As a Thai native, she vouches for the authenticity here — think rangsiew (braised short ribs), som tam (green papaya salad), and pad kee mao (drunken noodles). The top seller, rangsiew, features tender meat in a spicy-sour sauce that tastes like a direct slice of Thailand. It’s heavenly with a cold beer. The Thai-style beef noodle soup is another highlight: a savory broth topped with cilantro, fried garlic, beef, and bean sprouts for deep, layered flavor.
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Location
Basement 1, 18 Seolleung-ro 153-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours
Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–10:00 PM (last order 9:30 PM) / Sat–Sun 11:30 AM–11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM)
Price
Thai beef rice noodle 13,000 KRW (approx. $9 USD), Rangsiew 38,000 KRW (approx. $25 USD), Khao Kha Moo 14,000 KRW (approx. $9 USD)
Oiljang Tteokbokki in Jeju — a flavor BLACKPINK keeps talking about
Tucked inside Jeju’s Dongmun Market, Oiljang Tteokbokki serves sizable rice cakes bathed in a sweet-and-spicy sauce that soaks right in. The rice cakes stay soft and chewy, and scallions plus fish cake punch up the flavor. Add crunchy fried sides and moist sundae (Korean blood sausage) for a perfect combo — snack or full meal, it works. A steaming cup of fish-cake broth ties it all together. The stall also offers a range of other street-food favorites, so there’s something for every craving.
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Location
17 Dongmun-ro 4-gil, Jeju City, Jeju
Hours
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Price
Gimbap 3,000 KRW (approx. $2 USD), Tteokbokki 4,000 KRW (approx. $3 USD)
