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Hallyu stars Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo are taking their on-screen romance on last year’s hit K-drama, Descendants of the Sun, to real life, ultimately tying the knot in October. Whether disheartened or excited by the news, fans can still check out these restaurants the Song-Song couple frequents. Some of the restaurants were individual favorites before the actors got together, but there’s no doubt the two have already shared these spots with each other now.

Course 1.

Homemade Kal-guku at Daesun Kalguksu Seochon

With its original location in Daejeon, the sixty-year-old restaurant is frequently visited by Song Joong-ki, who is a native of the city. Song loves the restaurant so much so that he brings his close friends all the way to Daejeon for a taste. His guests have included Cho In-sung, Lee Kwang-soo, Exo’s DO. While the restaurant is known for the homemade kal-guksu (warm noodle soup) and the bibim-kalguksu (spicy noodles) with special sauce, Song’s personal favorite is the spicy pork duruchigi (stir-fry) and steamed pork. The location in Seocho, Seoul, is spacious and good for groups as well.

Course 2. 

19 Traditional Korean Side Dishes at Cheogajip

 

For over thirty years, Cheogajip has been offering 19 different side dishes at an affordable price of 9,000 won. Actor Song Joong-ki has deemed the restaurant the best in the neighborhood, and local business people who come to Cheogajip during lunchtimewould most likely agree. From spicy seasoned vegetables, kimchi, fried fish and seafood, there is a variety of side dishes, all available for refill. Makgeolli, the Korean rice wine, can be paired with different kinds of jeon (savory pancakes). Vintagefilm posters decorating the walls add a certain nostalgic element to the restaurant.

Course 3.

Song-Song Couple's Go-To Coffee Shop under Namsan, Serengetea Café  [Closed]

Located underneath Namsan Park next to the Embassy of Denmark, Serengetea Café is hidden gem appreciated for the view and the minimalistic interior. The café is also often used as a place for photo shoots. Song-Song couple visited the café after a meal at Jangkkoma, the Korean restaurant next-door. The restaurant, café and an accessory shop are all located in one building called Frank Town. At Serengetea, the milk tea and café crème tend to be popular, and many order a slice of cake as well. Visitors can also pre-order four different kinds of cakes—red velvet, carrot, earl grey, and vanilla—and customize them with decorations.

Course 4.

Good for groups, Papa King Chicken  [Closed]

The signature dish at Papa King Chicken is the ma-pa chicken, which combines the garlic chicken and the green onion chicken into one delicious and healthy dish. Upon entering, visitors will notice pictures of celebrities who have visited the restaurant, including the Song-Song couple and the crew from K-drama Descendants of the Sun.

※ Please note that this article was published in September, 2017 and the above information is subject to change at any time.