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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 ...

There’s a rumor that couples who walk together along Deoksugung Stone Wall Path, which belongs to Jungdong-gil, end up breaking up. Jungdong-gil is a street that extends from the road next to Deoksugung’s Great South Gate to Seodaemun. Jungdong-gil has also been at the heart of Seoul’s history. Going back to the Joseon Dynasty, it was the site of Jeongneung, ...

“Triple Street” in Songdo, Incheon, is a complex shopping mall. It opened on April 29, 2017, and boasts a considerable scale as a large-scale complex shopping space. Especially on the B2 floor of Block C, you can see various restaurants gathered in one place. It was time to find a place to eat when visiting Songdo, and after considering which ...

Near Anyang Pyeongchon Station, you can find a budget-friendly Vietnamese rice noodle restaurant called “Jeontimai.” With a price of 4,900 KRW for a bowl of rice noodles, it offers a cost-effective meal option. This time, I met a friend near Anyang Pyeongchon Station for dinner. Since we meet often, instead of going to a special place, we decided to have ...

Bukchon Handmade Dumplings is a franchise establishment in South Korea operated by Bukchon People Co., Ltd. The restaurant specializes in selling dumplings and cold noodles. You can find their stores all over South Korea, including at Konkuk University Star City. “Star City B1 Restaurant Section, Bukchon Handmade Dumplings” Bukchon Handmade Dumplings Star City branch is located on the B1 floor ...