Sometimes you just need a nicely cooked piece of meat – 2046 Pansteak serves up just that, still sizzling on an iron skillet along with spinach, a choice of two sauces and other garnishes. It's not too pricey and has a relaxed youthful environment. There's also pasta.
2046 Pansteak
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
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Nearby Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu attractions
1. Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
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There's an informative exhibition about hanok homes and the Bukchon area, housed in this larger-than-average hanok. It's generally unstaffed but sometimes…
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