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As the deep of the night sets in, a cold glass of beer beckons to blast away the fatigue and stress of the day. Paired with a few mouth-watering dishes, there’s no better match! Why not enjoy it at one of the late night eateries that are favorites of the stars? Here’s a list of Seoul’s late night haunts whose atmosphere and tastes are beloved by celebrities.

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Hattori Kitchen  [Closed]

At one point, Gyeongnidan was a sleepy, residential neighborhood and it was around this time that Hattori Kitchen opened its doors as a Japanese style pub. It’s a particular favorite of actor Jo Insung and his close friend, musician Kim C who are regulars to the point that Jo Insung even came here on his final day before his mandatory military enlistment. Hattori Kitchen’s particular allure is that one never knows what will be on the menu when they visit. All dishes for the day are decided based on the fresh ingredients that are selected and purchased by owner chef Som who received his culinary training in Japan. Recent menu items have included the fresh Tongyeong oyster and seaweed soup, udon salad, kansai fish cakes, and more. As the pub is not particularly large in space, it’s best to make reservations in advance.

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Changs Kitchen

Changs Kitchen’s owner, Chang Jinwoo, is already regarded by many as a well-known figure of Gyeongnidan as he is operating some 11 restaurants in the area alone. Because of this, ‘Hoenamu-ro 13ga-gil“, where most of his restaurants are located, is often nicknamed ’Chang Jinwoo’s road’. Changs Kitchen is the most representative restaurant on ‘Chang Jinwoo’s road’ not only for its interior and atmosphere but as a favorite of the many stars Chang Jinwoo befriended as a photographer for the stars. Even now, stars such as Gong Yoo and Gong Hyojin are among the celebrities who frequently drop by.

Once you enter the deep orange doors of Changs Kitchen you’ll find a large table that can seat up to 8. It may sound strange to be seated at one table with strangers but it also means you can sit closer with your friends, giving the restaurant a warm and friendly atmosphere. The 4~5 menu items offered changes on a daily basis but you can verify in advance through the restaurant’s official SNS.

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My Thai  [Closed]

My Thai is the Thai restaurant of celebrity-turned-chef Hong Seok Cheon who appears on popular cooking programs such as ‘Please Take Care of my Refrigerator’. Hong is well known for having many celebrity friends, and his restaurant has been visited in the past by stars like Lee Byeong Hun, Lee Min Jeong, Jisung, Lee Bo Young, ZE:A’s Dongjun and others.

With its eye-catching bright exterior and yellow brick walls, My Thai offers Thai dishes with a European twist but with less spices for those who are particular to them. The popular Thai shrimp and noodles stir-fry dish of Pad Thai Goong, the shrimp and garlic stir-fried Goong Tod Katium are among the most popular dishes.

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Locos Barbecue

Locos Barbecue became particularly well-known after appearing on the food program ‘Tasty Road’ but it was already a favorite of foodies even before its TV debut. The Mexican barbecue-styled restaurant utilizes wood from apple, oak, and grape to smoke its meat for over 20 hours. Its barbecue sampler platter with beef and pork ribs are among the most popular dishes. Another steady seller is the "addictive corn," which celebrity Park Sujin instantly fell in love with on first taste. In the dish, more commonly known as ‘elote’, steamed corn is brushed with mayonaise, cheese, cream, and enhanced by the spicy Mexican sauce. The unique menu, diverse barbecue spread, and cold beers makes it a perfect 10 out of 10! Stars who have fallen in love with the merits of Locos Barbecue are plenty including T-ara’s Hyomin, Jo Insung and his best friend actor Kim Kibang.