The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is considered a representative office-concentrated zone. Thanks to this, various restaurants and cafes, ranging from large franchises to small privately-run bakeries, can be found throughout the area. “Seoul Gyeongbokgung Bakery – Plain” A bakery named “Plain” is situated to the west of Gwanghwamun Square, with Gyeongbokgung Station as the reference subway station. Located near the ...
Mom’s Touch is a South Korean hamburger and chicken franchise brand, standing as a prominent fast-food brand in South Korea, following the likes of McDonald’s, Lotteria, and Burger King. The brand originated from the concept of creating a local fast-food restaurant by the Haemaro, an affiliate of Daehan Flour Mills, which operated the international chicken brand “Papis.” Though it ventured ...
Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, Seoul offers a variety of shops, including distinctive cafes. Among these diverse establishments, a relatively recent addition is the unique cafe, Matte Black. “2D Optical Illusion Cafe – Matte Black” Matte Black is located on the 4th floor of Lotte World Mall. Previously occupied by ‘Susugarden,’ this space has been transformed, and now Matte Black ...
Danghyeoncheon is a local river in Seoul, originating from Suraksan in Nowon-gu, flowing into Jungnangcheon. It is situated on the border between Sanggye and Junggye, with Sanggye Station located just above the river. The name originates from Danggo Hill, and when written in Chinese characters, it becomes Danghyeon. It was a small stream before urban development, and part of the ...
In Seoul’s Yeonhui-dong, there are many restaurants famous for Chinese cuisine. Particularly, the restaurant known as “Mokran,” operated by Chef Lee Yeon-bok, is so popular that making a reservation can be challenging. In addition, you can find various Chinese restaurants in the Yeonhui-dong and Yeonnamdong areas, known to be the actual residential areas of overseas Chinese, mainly the 2nd and ...
The easiest way to get to Incheon Chinatown is to disembark at “Incheon Station.” Incheon Station serves as the terminus for both Subway Line 1 and Suin Bundang Line. Once you exit Incheon Station, you can easily find the entrance to Chinatown right across the street. “Cafe near Incheon Station, Compose Coffee” Arriving in Chinatown and before delving into its ...
In Incheon Chinatown, amidst various Chinese restaurants, you can savor a variety of Chinese dishes. Notably, about a 20-step walk from the renowned dumpling spot ‘Shibrehyang,’ there’s another popular place called ‘Hong Du Bing.’ “Chinese-style Red Bean Bread, Hong Du Bing” Hong Du Bing offers Chinese-style red bean bread with various fillings like sweet red bean, cream cheese, mango, dark ...
Incheon Chinatown boasts a tranquil spot named ‘Han Jung Won.’ Drawing inspiration from China’s four major gardens, specifically Zhuo Zheng Yuan (拙庭園) and Liu Yuan (留園), Han Jung Won is an outdoor cultural space designed by incorporating the garden styles of scholars in the later period of the Qing Dynasty. Utilizing elements like shadow walls (영벽), decorative walls (조벽), pavilions, ...
Incheon Chinatown aptly earns its reputation as a small China within Korea. It encapsulates the history of overseas Chinese, who arrived in Korea after the opening of Incheon’s port. Within Chinatown, a well-organized venue awaits those interested in the history of Incheon and its Chinese residents—the ‘Korea-China Cultural Center, Incheon Overseas Chinese History Museum.’ Situated at the entrance of Chinatown, ...
Incheon Chinatown resembles a small China within Korea, offering diverse Chinese cuisine through numerous restaurants. Among the eateries on the central street of Chinatown, Wonbo Pyeongga stands out as a place specializing in Chinese pastries. “Chinatown Bakery: Wonbo Pyeongga” Situated in Chinatown, Wonbo Pyeongga is a store that sells Chinese pastries and traditional snacks. Here, you can find a wide ...
In Incheon’s Chinatown, you can savor various Chinese dishes. Considering that Incheon Chinatown is the birthplace of Korean-style Chinese cuisine, it might be somewhat expected to find an abundance of large Chinese restaurants, and Yanjing is among the most spacious. Located in a three-story building, Yanjing exudes a grand atmosphere, providing a rather sophisticated setting for a meal. While the ...
In Incheon Chinatown, you can explore a variety of foods, ranging from numerous Chinese restaurants to various snacks and pre-meal treats like cookies. “Hwadeok Mandu in Incheon Chinatown, Silrihyang” After finishing dinner, I thought it would be great to try as many foods as possible while visiting Chinatown. Particularly, I remembered Hwadeok Mandu introduced on the TV show “Kim Young-chul’s ...