Discover the Best Spring Flavors: Top 5 Must-Try Restaurants in Seoul

Lee Seung-min | 2026.05.08

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(The CEN News / Reporter Seung-min Lee) KBS 2TV's flagship info show, 2TV Saengsaeng Information, returns on the 7th with a tight, feel-good lineup packed with everyday stories and practical tips for viewers.

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In the \"Master of Business\" segment that aired on the 6th, Hwarihwari’s Seongnam Gachon University flagship stole the spotlight with an unexpected, crave-worthy combo: bold, smoky char and a sweet, playful pizza twist. Their char-grilled jjukkumi-bulgogi, flash-seared at 700°C (about 1,292°F), paired with a sweet potato-and-corn pizza set, sent viewers straight to their snack fantasies.

Food lovers also buzzed about the restaurant’s handy location near Gachon University Station and the fact that their stir-fried baby-octopus meal kit can be shipped nationwide — news that kept people talking long after the episode aired.

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This is Episode 2,530, and it serves up a wide menu of stories — from seasonal food highlights to inspiring tales of personal triumph.

First, the \"Perfectly in Season!\" segment celebrates spring’s outdoor flavors with a tour of Seoul’s best alfresco dining spots. The journey kicks off at Dongridangil Pizza on Dongsomun-ro in Seongbuk-gu, then heads to Jamdubong The Nine in Mapo-gu for scenic Han River views. The crew also explores the lively dining scene around Bongujae-ro in Jungnang-gu, stopping at favorites like Dalguna Makchang, Hong Gildong Hoe Susan, and the 0910 Myeolchi-jip Sangbong branch.

In \"I Can't Ignore My Curiosity,\" the show investigates a mysterious rock found in Seogwipo, Jeju, that floats on water despite weighing 41 kg (about 90.4 lb). To unravel the mystery, Dr. Choi Eun-jung, an expert in science education, breaks down the science behind the phenomenon for viewers.

For \"Granny, Is Dinner Ready?\" the team visits Seongnam Restaurant on Cheonghakdong-gil in Hadong County, Gyeongnam. With nearly 40 years of history, the spot is known for its 산채나물대통밥 — mountain-vegetable rice steamed in a bamboo tube — a dish that captures the deep, homey flavors and warm hospitality of the Jirisan foothills.

The \"Island I Fell for at First Sight\" segment spotlights islands so serene they feel otherworldly. From freshly caught abalone to charming guesthouses, the stories offer viewers a momentary escape from daily life.

Finally, \"Hard Life — Tough and Tougher!\" profiles a deeply moving journey: a person who overcame hemiplegia (partial paralysis) to become a head-spa specialist. The episode candidly traces the owner’s grit and what led to their success as they run J You The Day Head Spa in Suji-gu, Yongin, and J You Lily in Gwanggyo, carving out a new chapter of hope.

KBS 2TV's 2TV Saengsaeng Information, known for its warm, human-centered stories, airs Monday through Friday at 6:35 p.m.

Photo: KBS '2TV Saengsaeng Information'

(The CEN News) Reporter Seung-min Lee press@mhns.co.kr