In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find a variety of restaurants. Some offer quick and simple lunch options, while others provide a cozy atmosphere for a relaxed dinner. The Hanjeongsik restaurant “Somoon” falls into the latter category, offering a comfortable dining experience in the evening. “Refined and Neat Hanjeongsik Restaurant, Somoon” Located in the underground shopping mall of ...
Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong is home to a variety of restaurants and cafes. It’s considered a luxurious location in Seoul, known for its sophisticated establishments, although the relatively high prices can be a drawback. Even in Sinsa-dong, an area known for its expensive and upscale dining options, you can find a reasonably priced traditional Korean restaurant. “Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Traditional Korean Restaurant, ...
Icheon is particularly famous for its rice. So when you mention “Icheon rice,” it’s commonly regarded as top-notch rice. Especially, in the past, Icheon gained a reputation for producing high-quality rice, which naturally led to the equation “Icheon = Rice.” Times Square in Yeongdeungpo is a complex commercial facility that can be considered a central area in the southwest of ...
In Seoul, there is a very famous Gomtang (beef bone soup) restaurant, and that is none other than Hadongkwan, which has been passed down for four generations. This place has been in operation since the Japanese colonial era, and its history continues to this day. Located in Myeongdong, it has several branches. In the past, it operated under the name ...
Between Ansan City Hall and Jungang Station, you can find various restaurants and cafes. The area around Jungang Station in Ansan is one of the bustling commercial districts and naturally offers a wide range of dining options. This time, I visited a restaurant called “Youngwol Aegondre,” known for its generous servings of traditional Korean meals. “Ansan Hanjeongsik Restaurant: Youngwol Aegondre” ...
Chueotang is a traditional Korean dish made by boiling loach, a type of freshwater fish, in a broth. It’s said that Chueotang is best enjoyed in the autumn, when loach is considered to be most flavorful. This is why Chueotang is sometimes referred to as “Chu” (autumn) + “otang” (fish soup). Chueotang, along with Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), is known ...
When you head a bit south from Seoul Yongsan Station, you’ll come across a well-organized street filled with various restaurants and cafes. The place I visited this time, ‘Mimiok,’ is also a restaurant you can find here, offering a special atmosphere. Mimiok has transformed a traditional Korean house (Hanok), preserving the elegance of the Hanok while providing clean and modern ...
In the Gwanghwamun area, a representative office-dense region in Seoul, you can find various restaurants. However, most of these restaurants are located in the underground arcade shopping centers of buildings, making it somewhat challenging to casually stroll around and find them. Gulbat is also located in the underground arcade shopping center, specifically in the basement of the Kyunghui Palace Morning ...