7 Dining Spots That Went Viral After K-Pop Idols Paid a Visit
It’s amazing to witness the impact a single idol can have on a business. These seven dining spots skyrocketed to fame after being visited by K-pop idols, becoming pilgrimage sites for fans worldwide. Let’s dive into the details!
1. Tteokbokki Stand
While not a traditional restaurant, this street vendor cart gained fame when NCT’s Doyoung revealed it as his go-to spot for tteokbokki, twigim, and soondae on “I Live Alone.” The vendor now offers a “Doyoung set” featuring his favorite picks. Post-broadcast, Doyoung admitted he could no longer visit due to the massive lines of fans.
2. Simmani near Konkuk University
This restaurant became a fan hotspot after the 97 liners club—BTS’s Jungkook, ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu—shared a photo from their dinner here. Today, the owners proudly display the dishes the idols enjoyed, and fans even travel internationally to dine where their idols once sat.
3. Les Amis Honnetes
Davichi’s Kang Min Kyung put this bungappang (fish-shaped bread) shop on the map through her vlog, where she raved about its Dubai chocolate flavor. Her enthusiasm caused the shop’s popularity to soar as fans flocked to try the delicious treat.
4. Yoojung Sikdang
A sacred site for BTS fans, Yoojung Sikdang is where the group used to eat as trainees. Now a must-visit for ARMYs worldwide, this humble restaurant serves as a piece of BTS history.
5. Krap Pom
Located in Apgujeong, this Thai restaurant is a favorite of idols like BLACKPINK’s Lisa, GOT7’s BamBam, and (G)I-DLE’s Minnie. If you’re craving something beyond Korean BBQ, Krap Pom is the perfect destination for authentic Thai flavors.
6. OTTO Gimbap
Known as ITZY’s gimbap spot, this eatery offers the group’s favorites like spam gimbap, wasabi gimbap, and chicken gangjeong. Fans can taste the same dishes the idols love.
7. KimDulle Soondaeguk
This small establishment, specializing in soondaeguk, became famous as Stray Kids’ Lee Know’s pick. The menu is simple, offering soondaeguk and Kim Dulle sundaeguk, but the quality keeps fans coming back for more.
