The area around Gwanghwamun Station is known as one of Seoul’s prominent office districts, with various companies clustered together. As lunchtime approaches, you can find numerous office workers in the area, leading to a variety of restaurants catering to this demand. Particularly, along the main road leading from Gwanghwamun Square to Seodaemun Station, you’ll find many high-rise buildings, housing major ...
When you walk up the hill towards the direction of Gwanak-gu Office from Seoul National University Station, you can find various restaurants along the roadside. Especially, you can find many Chinese restaurants, ranging from the famous “Hong Kong Banjeom” endorsed by Baek Jong-won to various local Chinese restaurants. You can particularly find numerous restaurants specializing in Chinese cuisine across the ...
Near Mangpo Station in Yeongtong, Suwon, there is a very famous Chinese restaurant. It’s called “Geumhwa Roo,” and it exudes an upscale Chinese dining atmosphere rather than being a typical Chinese eatery. Geumhwa Roo is a Chinese restaurant awarded the title of “Master” by the “Korean Cooks Association.” It’s a Chinese restaurant with a remarkable 5-star rating, making it quite ...
Located on the 9th floor of the well-known Suwon Gwanggyo Galeria Department Store with its unique exterior, various restaurants are gathered in one place. When you’re unsure of what to eat and want to solve that dilemma, visiting this place can provide some answers, as it brings together renowned restaurants from various places in the area. “Suwon Gwanggyo Galeria Department ...
Gyodong refers to an area where a Confucian school (hyanggyo) was once located. However, since most cities had a hyanggyo, the name Gyodong is quite common. It is speculated that the Gyodong in Gyodong Jjamppong is derived from “Gangneung-si Gyodong,” which is a district in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. Gyodong Jjamppong is known for its unique spicy flavor. Nowadays, you can ...
Gwanghwamun is the name of the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was the royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. However, the term ‘Gwanghwamun’ is also used to refer to the area around Sejong-ro, which includes Sejong-daero, Gwanghwamun Square, and more. Generally, when people hear ‘Gwanghwamun,’ they tend to think of the one in Seoul. However, you can also find ...
Near Guro Digital Complex Station in Seoul, you can find various restaurants and cafes. Guro Digital Complex is one of Seoul’s representative office-dense areas, where you can see a variety of companies, including large and small enterprises. Thanks to this, it’s easy to find places that cater to the meals of these office workers. Many people tend to visit Daeryung ...
When we think of Chinese restaurants, we often envision casual, budget-friendly eateries commonly found in neighborhoods. However, “Foreign Flavor” located near Seoul National University Station offers an upscale dining experience, making it feel more appropriate to refer to it as a Chinese fine dining establishment rather than a typical Chinese restaurant. “Foreign Flavor” has been a fixture near Seoul National ...
At Incheon Cheongna International City’s “Riverside Cruise Mall,” you can find a variety of restaurants. While there are still some vacant spaces due to ongoing occupancy, there are also places with a charming atmosphere. Dimtao, which I visited this time, is a restaurant located in the underground mall of Cheongna International City known for serving “Hong Kong cuisine.” “Incheon Cheongna: ...
As you travel around Korea, you’ll come across a variety of foods, and in Gangneung, you can even discover a unique dish you may not have heard of before – ‘Jjamppong Bread’. “Gangneung Central Market: Jjamppong Bread” You can find Jjamppong Bread at Gangneung Central Market. This bakery, located across from where Wolhwa Station used to be, can be found ...