Whether you’re visiting Korea as a CARAT or just want to follow in the culinary footsteps of SEVENTEEN, here’s a curated list of restaurants and cafes visited or loved by the members — from hotpot feasts to legendary bakeries and BBQ havens.
1. Hosa Cheongdam (호사청담)
📍 39, Seolleung-ro 148-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
📍 서울 강남구 선릉로148길 39 1층
📌 Visited by: DK and Mingyu
This stylish wine bar in Cheongdam was featured on SEVENTEEN’s personal outings. It’s the perfect date-night or celebration spot for wine lovers.
💡 Tip: Reserve via Naver or Catch Table — or walk in during the day.
2. Daemyeonggak (대명각)
📍 17-3 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
📍 전북 군산시 해망로 17-3 대명각
📌 Owned by: Dino’s grandmother
This legendary Chinese restaurant has become a pilgrimage site for CARATs. While it’s located in Gunsan, it’s only about 2.5 hours by direct bus from Seoul, and the restaurant is walking distance from the terminal.
3. Ki Bakery (키베이커리)
📍 11-2 Seongsuil-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
📍 서울 성동구 성수일로 11-2
📌 Visited by: Mingyu, S.Coups, Vernon
Featured in Going Seventeen Ep. 75, this cozy Seongsu bakery is famous for its melon bread, red bean buns, and Japanese-style tarts. The owners are a Korean-Japanese couple with a true passion for baking.
4. GOBPAGO (곱창파는고깃집) – Gongdeok Main Branch
📍 173-14 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
📍 서울 마포구 마포대로 173-14 마포센텀슬로우스퀘어 4F
📌 Featured in: Going Seventeen
A K-BBQ paradise with intestines, pork belly, and beef galore. This restaurant is practically a SEVENTEEN shrine, even offering a special Carat set.
💡 Tip: It gets crowded after 5 PM, so come early!
5. Macao Doulao Hotpot – Myeongdong Branch (마카오도우라오훠궈)
📍 2F, 55 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
📍 서울 중구 명동길 55 2층
📌 SEVENTEEN group dinner spot
Located in the heart of touristy Myeongdong, this hotpot buffet is a must-visit. For just ₩28,000 per person, enjoy unlimited shabu-shabu.
💡 Tip: Book in advance via Naver — wait times can exceed 2 hours during peak hours!
6. Daebongjip – Sinsa Main Branch (대봉집 신사본점)
📍 1F, 57 Apgujeong-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
📍 서울 강남구 압구정로2길 57 1층 대봉집
📌 Featured in: SEVENTEEN group live broadcast
Known for its premium pork belly, this spot uses a unique freezing technique that keeps the meat extra juicy. A favorite for fans of high-quality Korean BBQ.
7. Dutum Charcoal Grill (두툼참숯초벌구이)
📍 81 Beoman-ro 3-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
📍 대구 수성구 범안로3길 81
📌 Known as: S.Coups’s go-to
If you’re heading to Daegu, don’t miss this charcoal-grilled meat gem. Their signature is thick-cut pork neck and belly, grilled to perfection.
