The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a. representative office-dense district where many office workers are employed. Various dining options for these office workers are located throughout, primarily in the underground shopping areas of large buildings. Even in the underground dining area of the Royal Building, located west of Gwanghwamun Square, you can find a concentration of diverse restaurants, including “Oh ...
Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, known as the Kitchen of Kyoto, offers a diverse array of foods and ingredients for sale. While you can purchase ready-to-eat foods from the market, there are also restaurants within the market where you can enjoy a meal. Upon arriving in Kyoto, we decided to have our first dinner at Nishiki Market. Given the rainy weather, visiting ...
Bongpiyang has earned a place in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, signifying a restaurant offering excellent food at reasonable prices. The main branch is located at 1-4 Yangjae-daero 71-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul. As Bongpiyang has expanded through franchise operations, you can experience a similar taste at any of its branches, not just the main one. “Introduction to Bongpiyang by the Michelin ...
In the Yeonhui-dong area of Seoul, you can find a variety of restaurants. Particularly noticeable is the concentration of Chinese restaurants in Yeonhui-dong. While there are indeed many Chinese restaurants, there is no shortage of other types of eateries. As you pass through the Yeonhui Underground Passage, considered the entrance to Yeonhui-dong, you’ll notice a dense collection of various restaurants. ...
When it comes to Japanese food, one of the most commonly thought of is “ramen.” Indeed, in Japan, you can find various ramen shops scattered all over. Among them, a franchise ramen shop, “Ichiran Ramen,” is particularly well-known to people in Korea. “Ichiran Ramen in Asakusa, Japan” Ichiran Ramen is a franchise, making it accessible throughout Japan. This time, I ...
Cold noodles are a seasonal delicacy that occasionally comes to mind, especially during the summer. However, they’re not exclusively limited to the warmer months – historically, they were considered a winter treat. Nowadays, ice is readily available even in the summer, but in the past, it was a precious ingredient reserved for royalty or special occasions. Recently, cold noodles are ...
“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 ...
Jungin Myeonok was originally a specialized Pyongyang Naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant located in Gwangmyeong Market. There is still a Jungin Myeonok in Gwangmyeong, which has been passed down to the owner’s friend and continues its legacy. The original owner has relocated to “Yeouido” and continues to operate the restaurant. “Yeouido Jungin Myeonok Opened in 2014” Jungin Myeonok in Yeouido ...
In the underground shopping mall of COEX, which can be considered the center of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry in South Korea, you can find various restaurants. Since various MICE events take place at COEX, it’s natural that you can explore a variety of restaurants. You can observe that there are restaurant clusters in various places within ...
Hayeonok is an esteemed restaurant that can be found in Jinju. Operating since 1945, it’s known for serving Jinju-style cold noodles, clear beef soup, and meat pancakes. When people think of cold noodles, they often associate it with Pyongyang-style, but Jinju-style cold noodles are also renowned. “Jinju Cold Noodles Available in Seoul Jamsil, Hayeonok Jamsil Branch” Hayeonok seems to be ...
Sai Ying Pun in Hong Kong is a relatively recently popularized area located on the western side of Hong Kong Island. Although it’s only a couple of subway stops away from the Central district of Hong Kong, it exudes a local atmosphere. In the Sai Ying Pun area, there’s a street called High Street. This area also has a distinctly ...
Hong Kong is known as a city of gastronomy, where you can find restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide all around. The Michelin Guide doesn’t only highlight luxurious restaurants; it also has a section called “Bib Gourmand” that introduces restaurants where you can have a reasonable meal at a moderate price. “Michelin Guide Restaurant in Hong Kong SOHO, Tsim Chai ...