Sulbing is a franchise originating from Busan, South Korea. Established in 2013, it positions itself as a “Korean Dessert Cafe”. Its main menu items are red bean shaved ice (patbingsu) and injeolmi, offering dishes not typically found in traditional cafes. Within a year, it expanded to over 400 franchise locations, marking its success. Sulbing has become a well-known franchise cafe, ...
Since opening its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University on July 27, 1999, Starbucks has landed in Korea. In the early days, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in Korea. Especially within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square, it boasts the highest number of Starbucks stores, ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known for being a hub of offices, attracting numerous professionals. It’s also a place where you can find various restaurants and cafes to cater to the needs of these workers. In Gwanghwamun, you can find a range of cafes, including large franchises like Starbucks, as well as mid-range brands like Paik’s Coffee. Additionally, you ...
When you think of Seoul Noryangjin, the keywords that come to mind are “fish market” and “exam takers.” Noryangjin has long been known for its concentration of civil service academies, making it a popular spot for students preparing for civil service exams. As a result, you can easily find academy buildings in the vicinity, and nowadays, it’s common to see ...
As the world evolves, we’re witnessing the emergence of stores that operate autonomously. In the Sadang neighborhood near Isu Station, you can find a cafe that runs on an unmanned system. This 24-hour unmanned cafe is named ‘Late Night Coffee.’ Despite the name, it’s a facility that you can also use during the daytime. It’s situated centrally, considered to be ...
In July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea, opening its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Thanks to this, Starbucks has become the most commonly seen cafe in our country, and you can find Starbucks ...
After exploring the main attractions of Ngong Ping Village and Tai O Waterside Village on Lantau Island, I boarded the free bus provided at Ngong Ping Village to return to Tung Chung Station. (Since the cable car was undergoing renovations and not operational, they were temporarily providing free bus service.) Although taking the bus back to Tung Chung Station took ...
“Gute Leute” is a German word meaning “Good People.” It can be translated into English as “Good People.” This is a relatively new franchise cafe that can be found in various locations in Seoul, but its expansion is not yet very rapid. You can find the “Gute Leute” cafe in the Gwanghwamun area, which can be considered one of Seoul’s ...
The term “Bing Sutt” refers to cafes that were popular in Hong Kong during the 1950s and 1960s. In Cantonese, it’s written as “Bing Sutt”. Bing Sutt’s distinctive features include old furniture arrangements, small tiled floors, ceiling fans, and folding chairs. In the past, these places originated from Cha Chaan Tengs, where simple snacks and beverages were sold. Cha Chaan ...
Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area is known for being a bustling hub of office workers, making it a representative business district in the city. It’s also a place where you can find a variety of restaurants and cafes to cater to the needs of these professionals. In the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various large franchise cafes like Starbucks, as well as ...
Seoul’s Yeonnam-dong was once considered part of Yeonhui-dong, but it later received the name “Yeonnam-dong” as it was referred to as the southern part of Yeonhui-dong. Yeonnam-dong in Seoul gained significant attention, especially with the development of the Gyeongui Line Forest Road. Not far from Hongdae, the area garnered attention with the creation of a large park complex known as ...
The term “Bing Sutt” refers to cafes that were popular in 1950s and 1960s Hong Kong. In Cantonese, it’s written as “Bing Sutt” (冰室). Bing Sutt’s distinctive features include vintage furniture, small-tiled floors, ceiling fans, and foldable chairs. These cafes originated from tea houses that served simple snacks and beverages. While these nostalgic spaces have disappeared over time, in Hong ...