Parents’ wallets stay closed, but children’s wallets open wide on Parents’ Day.
We’ve rounded up seven foolproof restaurants where even parents who usually wave you off with, “Why are you buying all this?” will break into the brightest smiles in the world once you actually take them there.
Mish Mash

Mishmash, with its sweeping view of Changdeokgung Palace’s tiled roofs, scores half the points just for the view alone.
The refined, modern Korean cuisine delights both the eyes and the palate, and for a fine-dining establishment, it boasts a commendable price range that’s easy on the wallet.
You can easily picture your mother saying, “Oh, the view here is really nice,” as she keeps snapping photos.
Mongjungheon

If your parents are always saying they “have no appetite,” Mongjungheonis the answer.
From juicy dim sum to elaborate multi-course meals, it has the power to instantly restore even the most lost appetite.
With branches located throughout Seoul, it’s a great way to treat them to a luxurious meal right near your home.
It’s an excellent choice that completely eliminates your parents’ excuse that “it’s too far to go.”
Donghwa Go-ok

For parents who believe that “it’s not a meal unless it’s Korean cuisine,” Donghwa Go-okis the perfect choice.
The royal court cuisine is served so beautifully and elegantly that it makes you feel as if you’ve become royalty from the Joseon Dynasty.
In particular, with its well-equipped private rooms, it’s the perfect place to hold your family’s very own “Committee for Preventing Disobedient Children” without worrying about the people at the next table.
Wang Se-deok

If jajangmyeon was the pinnacle of dining out during your childhood,
now is the time to repay them with Wang’s Duck’sPeking Duck.
It used to be a rare treat that you could only enjoy when your parents treated you, but now, let’s confidently pull out our credit card and say, “Please enjoy this and stay healthy.”
Mokgye Hwawon

Shabu-shabu is a “safe bet” menu item that rarely divides opinion among the elderly. However
, Mokgye Hwawonrefuses to be ordinary. The chicken shabu-shabu enjoyed in its substantial and sophisticated space showcases the pinnacle of light, clean flavors.
Pair this with various types of clear rice wine or traditional Korean liquor, and your parents might even say, “Hmm, the wine tastes good today,” as they enjoy a pleasant buzz.
Modou

…and you want to hear them say, “You’ve raised your children well,” at least for this one day, head to Modou.
The well-curated Hanwoo omakase course allows you the luxury of filling your stomach with Hanwoo beef.
As you enjoy the meat, carefully grilled by the staff without any hassle on your part, your parents will likely blurt out, “Have you been making a lot of money?”—a delightful concern that comes naturally.
Sarangi’s Grilled Fish

For practical families who prioritize taste over formality, Sarang-i’s Grilled Fishis the perfect choice.
While it may not have the flashy interior of the restaurants mentioned earlier, conversation comes to a halt in the face of the mouthwatering grilled fish and bossam, and everyone focuses solely on the meal.
After eating your fill, take a stroll around Daewang Reservoir and treat them to coffee at the nearby famous café “Some Day”—that’s the perfect way to show your filial piety.