In Hong Kong, you can find the world’s most affordable one-star Michelin restaurant, Tim Ho Wan. Located in the underground arcade of Hong Kong’s IFC Mall, it has gained fame as the most budget-friendly Michelin-starred restaurant globally. Tim Ho Wan has expanded its presence and can now be found in major cities worldwide, including locations in South Korea, such as ...
Meshiya (めしや) is a Japanese term that means a rice restaurant. In some Japanese dramas, there is a restaurant named “Meshiya” featured in the show “Shinya Shokudo” (Late Night Restaurant). In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can also find a restaurant named Meshiya. Although it is unrelated to the Japanese drama “Shinya Shokudo,” it is indeed a place where ...
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, ...
At Bulgwang Station in Seoul, you can find the “NC Department Store” operated by the E-Land Group. It stands as a longstanding landmark in the heart of Eunpyeong-gu. Within NC Department Store, on the B1 and 9th floors, you can find a dining area. Due to the impact of COVID-19, it appeared that, aside from “Honey Don,” “Chak Handa Bang,” ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense zone. It houses various government offices including the Seoul City Hall, headquarters of several newspapers, and the buildings of major corporations. During lunchtime, you can see numerous office workers coming out to have their meals. Among them, if you go up north from Gwanghwamun Square, using Seoul Museum of History and ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is one of the city’s representative office-dense regions. Thanks to this, during lunchtime, you can often see numerous office workers having their meals. To meet the demands of these office workers, the underground shopping arcades in various buildings are filled with diverse restaurants. One notable building with a multitude of eateries is the “Royal Building,” ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a prominent office district, offering a wide range of restaurants to cater to the demands of office workers. Among them, you can find various Chinese restaurants, ranging from the typical Chinese eateries to slightly more upscale establishments referred to as “Chinese restaurants.” Shanewony is one such restaurant located in the Gwanghwamun area. Rather than ...
Hyundaiok is a franchise restaurant specializing in kongnamul gukbap (soybean sprout and rice soup). It has become a successful franchise with branches across South Korea. In 1979, Mrs. Yang Ok-ryeon opened the first Hyundaiok restaurant in Jeonju Nambug Market. In 2008, after receiving the secret recipe from Mrs. Yang Ok-ryeon, it was registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, and ...
When there’s a significant occasion or an important meeting, it’s necessary to find a place for a neat and formal dining experience. In such cases, “Jinjin Sura” can be a good choice. Jinjin Sura is a restaurant specially designed for important meetings like business gatherings or formal occasions. As a result, there are no tables in the restaurant, only private ...
Located between Jangseungbaegi Station and Sangdo Station, there is a Chinese restaurant that has been in business for a long time across from “Sangdo iPark” apartments. While it’s a common Chinese restaurant where you can occasionally order delivery when you crave Chinese food, it’s also a friendly place that has gained the trust of the local residents over the years. ...
“Pyongyang Ok” is a restaurant that serves traditional dishes from the former Pyeongan Province. It is a restaurant that has been preserving the taste of Pyongyang cuisine for three generations, continuing the legacy of the first-generation restaurant, Jeil Myeonok, which was located in downtown Pyongyang before the liberation. Now operating as a franchise, you can find it in various locations ...
“Naju So Naju Gomtang” is a Naju-style beef soup restaurant operated as a franchise. It’s a restaurant not commonly found in other areas, especially in the Gwanghwamun and Jongno areas. As the name suggests, the flagship menu item is “Naju Gomtang,” making it a great place to visit when you’re craving a warm bowl of soup. “Seoul Gwanghwamun Beef Soup ...