The Sindorim area in Seoul can be considered the central hub of the southwestern part of the city, where many people gather. It’s known for being a bustling subway station where Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 2 intersect. Near Sindorim Station, you can find the landmark building of Sindorim, “D-Cube City,” which houses a complex of residential and commercial ...
Behind Exit 3 of Bangbae Station on Line 2 of the subway, you’ll find “Bangbae-dong Food Alley.” As the name suggests, this area is lined with various restaurants and cafes. The place I visited this time is a restaurant called “Sunhwa’s Unlimited Refills,” where you can literally have an endless supply of “meat.” “Bangbae-dong All-You-Can-Eat Meat Restaurant: Sunhwa’s Unlimited Refills” ...
Kyobo Book Centre is the largest bookstore in South Korea, offering a wide selection of domestic and foreign books. It is considered the largest bookstore in South Korea in terms of scale, as it operates both an online and offline store. Kyobo Book Centre can be found in major cities, including Seoul, where you can find the main branch in ...
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 ...
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 ...
Apgujeong Hyundai Apartment is a place well-known for its prominence in the real estate market. It’s considered an icon of the Gangnam real estate due to its proximity to Gangnam and its closeness to the Han River. As it’s an area frequented by many, it’s only natural to find a branch of the global franchise coffee company, Starbucks, here. “Seoul ...
The vicinity around Sadang Station is considered a pivotal transportation hub in the southern part of Seoul, always bustling with people and vehicles. Thanks to the high foot traffic, you can find several Starbucks outlets scattered around the area near Sadang Station, with a total of three Starbucks locations in close proximity. “Starbucks Outlets Near Sadang Station” Based on Sadang ...
The area around Sadang Station in Seoul is considered a central transportation hub in the southern part of the city. Thanks to this, you can find various restaurants and cafes nearby. Westbingo is a small cafe located in an alley between Sadang Station and Isu Station. Unlike large franchise cafes like Starbucks and Twosome Place, Westbingo is a small cafe ...
Emart and Electromart are large-scale supermarkets operated by the Shinsegae Group. Since the opening of their first store, Changdong Branch, in Dobong-gu, Seoul on November 12, 1993, they marked the beginning of large-scale retail stores in South Korea. Now, they can be found all over the country. While Emart initially started with a focus on selling daily necessities, it has ...
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” ...
Located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Kyungridangil takes its name from the. former title of the military finance department at Yongsan Garrison. While not far from Itaewon, Kyungridangil gained fame for its distinct atmosphere. With a variety of unique restaurants and cafes, the street earned its reputation, leading to the adoption of the name “Kyungridangil” on various parts of the street. Similarly, ...
“FAGP” is an Italian cuisine restaurant located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, which has been recognized in the “Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand” category. The description featured in the Michelin Guide is as follows: Chef Lee Jong-hyuk, who has dreamt of a culinary career since childhood due to the influence of his family, brings a wealth of experience from both domestic and international ...