At the Seoul National University Entrance, it’s now quite rare to find franchise restaurants. “Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap” is one of the few remaining stores that continues to maintain its reputation. “Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap” Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap was once a flourishing franchise brand, with up to 800 franchise locations. However, due to various circumstances, only ...
Kim Ga Ne is a franchise restaurant specializing in “gimbap” (seaweed rice rolls). In the past, inexpensive gimbap restaurants like Gimbap Heaven were common, but at some point, they became less prevalent. Instead, slightly more upscale gimbap restaurants like “Kim Ga Ne” and “Barda Kim Seonsaeng” gained popularity for their higher quality offerings. You can also find “Kim Ga Ne” ...
Between Gwanghwamun Station and Seodaemun Station on Line 5, you can find Gyeonghuigung Palace and the Seoul Museum of History. Across from these attractions, you’ll discover a small-scale gimbap joint that was even recommended by past connoisseurs of local cuisine. Formerly known as “Icheonnyang Gimbap,” this eatery operated in this spot for 16 years. However, it recently changed its name ...
“Teacher Kim’s Baruda” is a premium gimbap chain in South Korea that can be found in various locations. You can also find Teacher Kim’s Baruda in the Gwanghwamun area, located west of Gwanghwamun Square. Situated on the first floor across from Building 3 of Gyeonghuigung’s Morning Office Tel, this restaurant is small but always bustling with many customers. “Gwanghwamun Gimbap ...
Nowadays, you can find gimbap restaurants with the name “Yeonhui Gimbap” all over Seoul. It has transformed into a franchise where you can experience the same taste in various locations. The original and main branch of Yeonhui Gimbap can be found in Yeonhui-dong. It operates in a very small space and can be found in an alley behind the “Saruga ...