There’s nothing that brings a smile to my face faster than a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. I’m talking turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits and probably a pumpkin pie for good measure. And now, thanks to an ever-growing expat population, I never have to go a year without Thanksgiving in Seoul.

And, being the pay-it-forward kind of people we are, here’s a list of Thanksgiving dinners available in Seoul for November 2023.

Hearth Seoul

Hearth will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner from the 23rd to the 26th at 5:30 PM and at 8:00 PM. The course menu includes ciabatta bread, feta cheese salad, turkey dinner with homemade gravy, apple walnut stuffing, mashed potatoes, lasagna side, cheesecake, pecan pie and a complimentary drink. It’s priced at 85,000 KRW per person.

For more information, check out their Facebook page.

• Eonju-ro 93-gil 32-8

Bear Foot Gardens

Located in Suwon, Bear Foot Gardens is known for some amazing barbecue and cooking. This year, they’ll be taking Thanksgiving meal orders ala carte from November 1st onward. From black angus prime roast beef to applewood smoked turkey, there’s an extensive menu to browse.

BFG does pick up along with delivery in and around Seoul, so if you’re in the market for a gourmet Thanksgiving meal, look no further.

• 311-21 Banwol-dong

Dragon Hill Lodge

We’ve ordered the turkey dinner from the Dragon Hill Lodge multiple times and it remains the biggest bang for your buck. Each order comes with an order of turkey (or ham), steamed veggies, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and choice of pie for 160 USD. Yes, you have to pick it up yourself, but it’s totally worth it.

Orders have to be placed online and pickups will be available from November 16 – 18, 23 – 25.

Cali Kitchen

Cali Kitchen is the most popular choice if you’re looking to dine-in. The meal consists of sous vide & deep fried turkey, wagyu corned beef galbi jjim, stuffing, sweet potato casserole and so much more (including free flowing beer and wine). This year has limited seatings with Thanksgiving meals being served from the 23rd to the 25th at 120,000 KRW per person. The food’s always great and reservations can fill up quickly, so book a seat soon.

Check out their Instagram post for more details.

• Hoenamu-ro 26-gil 3

Vineworks

For the discerning wine connoisseur, Vineworks will be hosting turkey dinners with turkey dinner and all the trimmings along with seasonal wine flights for 75,000 KRW per person. They’ll also be doing home delivery which includes 6 bottles of wine, 1 bottle of port and stinky cheese optional for 600,000 KRW.

Check out their Instagram for more details.

• Dongmak-ro 8-gil 6th Floor

Phillies Pub

Phillies’ll be hosting their yearly turkey feast on Sunday, November 26th at 5 PM. Since there’s only one dinner slot, spaces are absolutely limited! Expect a hearty turkey dinner with all the fixins.

Check out their Instagram for more details and, if you’re interested, DM them for reservations.

• Sinheung-ro 9-gil 4

Lagniappe

Lagniappe is a cajun-style restaurant that prepares their own twist on the traditional Thanksgiving fare. Diners will have creole chicken & okra gumbo to start with cajun-spiced roasted turkey, baked mac n’ cheese, dirty rice, sweet potato casserole and… good lordy, the list goes on. There are limited seats from November 23rd to the 26th priced at 59,000 KRW per person (39,000 KRW for 12 and under).

Check out their Facebook page for more details.

• Jungja il-ro 121 The Sharp Star Park Sangga 1st floor B-15/B-16

The Craic House

This year, the Craic House will be hosting a special Thanksgiving dinner at 2 PM and 6 PM on Sunday, November 26th. It’ll be an all-you-can-eat affair with 1 free drink included in the price. And if that weren’t enough, apparently take-out boxes will be available once the buffet is over. Tickets are 50,000 KRW per person (with 1 free drink).

Check out their Instagram post for more details.

• 72-32 Itaewon-dong 4th floor

1842

The Czech cuisine restaurant 1842 will be serving thanksgiving dinners on November 25th and 26th with limited seating available. Meals include turkey, cranberry sauce, roast-beef, mashed potatoes and stuffing. Priced at 47,000 KRW, this is one of the most affordable Thanksgiving dinners and definitely a good choice if you’re on a budget this year.

Check out their Instagram post for more details.

• Itaewon-ro 244 Twin Building L1

Sauce

Sauce will be serving a 4-course thanksgiving meal on November 23rd and 24th with stuffed cremini mushrooms, spiced butternut soup, buttered sage turkey, roast beef and more. A “mistletoe mimosa” and glass of wine are included with the meal which sounds delicious. The meal is priced at 85,000 KRW per person and you can DM them on Facebook to reserve your seat!

• Noksapyeong-daero 238

Grand Hyatt Seoul

The Grand Hyatt Seoul’s Deli has a “Thanksgiving to Go” menu on offer featuring choice of roasted turkey, roasted duck, pork-belly porchetta, sirloin steak and beef wellington. There are plenty of side dishes and desserts on offer to build your own custom Thanksgiving feast until November 26th. Check out their website to get in contact with them for more details.

• 322 Sowol-ro

Blacklist

Blacklist will be serving Thanksgiving dinners on the 23rd and the 24th. Meals include roast turkey breast with turkey jus, duck ham with radish and horseradish remoulade, saffron & honey roasted carrots, confit turkey leg croquettes and a lot more. It is priced at 110,000 KRW per person. Seatings will be at 6 PM and 8 PM with limited seating available. Check out their Instagram to make your reservation.

• 134 Itaewon-ro 3rd floor

Lit Lounge

On the complete other end of the spectrum, Lit Lounge will be hostin a free Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, November 24th. Food will be first come, first served with a two drink minimum. Space is absolutely limited so you’ll need to RSVP by Monday, November 20th. Check out their Instagram for more details.

• 34-65 Itaewon-dong

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