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“Hangang Ramyeon” refers to ramen that is prepared by placing instant ramen in a specially designed container, adding hot water, and using a ramen-cooking machine to cook it. It was common to see people enjoying ramen prepared this way at convenience stores along the Han River, and it even became a trend when celebrities were shown trying Hangang Ramyeon on ...

As you drive along the Han River, heading upstream to the east from Seoul, you can discover charming cafes situated in places where you can enjoy a view of the Han River. When you pass through Seoul’s Gangdong-gu, Guri, and arrive in Namyangju, cafes with views of the upper reaches of the Han River appear along the roadside. “A Drive ...

While there are several Starbucks locations along the Han River, there’s only one Starbucks that floats on the river itself. The Starbucks ‘Seoul Wave Art Center Branch’ in Jamwon-dong, Seoul, is one of the very few Starbucks in South Korea that is situated on water. “Starbucks Floating on the Han River, Seoul Wave Art Center Branch” The Starbucks Seoul Wave ...

There aren’t many cafes in Seoul where you can directly face a Han River view. While there are some cafes in Gangdong-gu or Guri where you can enjoy a view of the Han River, it’s not common to find a cafe in the heart of Seoul’s Mapo area where you can appreciate the Mapo Bridge. “Check ‘n Grow: A Cafe ...

On Sebitseom Island, located in Banpo, Seoul, there are several shops. On the first floor, you can find a café called “Dolce.” In the past, there used to be a “CNN Cafe” in this location. It wasn’t particularly special – they just had CNN news playing on the monitors. “Seoul Sebitseom Island Cafe Dolce” I’m not sure when it happened, ...