Cafés and restaurants

The best African and African-American cafés and restaurants in South Korea.

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Linus BBQ

The same South African spirit that made Itaewon famous, now firmly planted in Pyeongtaek. Big portions, great food and the kind of welcome that makes newcomers feel right at home.

Hangry Plate

The same South African spirit that made Itaewon famous, now firmly planted in Pyeongtaek. Big portions, great food and the kind of welcome that makes newcomers feel right at home.

Yene Ethiopian Restaurant

The same South African spirit that made Itaewon famous, now firmly planted in Pyeongtaek. Big portions, great food and the kind of welcome that makes newcomers feel right at home.

Bella Tunisia

The same South African spirit that made Itaewon famous, now firmly planted in Pyeongtaek. Big portions, great food and the kind of welcome that makes newcomers feel right at home.

Moment Morocco

The same South African spirit that made Itaewon famous, now firmly planted in Pyeongtaek. Big portions, great food and the kind of welcome that makes newcomers feel right at home.

JJ’s American Diner

Pulled pork sandwiches, fried plantains, mac and cheese and all-day breakfast — JJ's has been feeding homesick souls near Camp Humphreys since 2013, and it has never missed.

Morococo Cafe

A Moroccan owner, a tight menu done brilliantly, and an atmosphere that makes you forget you're in Seoul. Morococo Café is one of the most charming spots in the whole HBC neighbourhood.

Braai Republic Pyeongtaek

The same South African spirit that made Itaewon famous, now firmly planted in Pyeongtaek. Big portions, great food and the kind of welcome that makes newcomers feel right at home.

Braai Republic Itaewon

Since 2011, this hidden gem in the backstreets of Itaewon has been serving Seoul the real thing: South African lamb chops, homemade sausages and meat pies straight off the braai.

Mama Ethiopian Cuisine

Injera, Doro Wat, and the warmth of East Africa right in the middle of Itaewon. A one-of-a-kind dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Korea.

Happy Home Restaurant

You don't stumble upon Happy Home. Someone tells you about it. And once you've been, you'll understand why authentic Nigerian comfort food, right in the heart of Seoul.

Couscous Tunisian Home Kitchen

A Korean chef who fell in love with Tunisia brought its flavours back to Seoul. Discover one of the city's most unique dining experiences, steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Pie Republic

Slow-cooked lamb, pepper steak and spinach feta rolls, all wrapped in handmade South African pastry. Pie Republic is one of Hongdae's best-kept secrets.