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Dishes like boiled pork and pig’s feet are delicious, but they’re typically enjoyed when dining with a group of people. This can make it a bit challenging for those who are dining alone. Generally, boiled pork and pig’s feet are sold in large portions, making it a hefty amount for one person to consume. However, there are places that offer ...

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 ...

McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food hamburgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. With a global presence, McDonald’s has had a tremendous impact on the world economy to the extent of creating the concept of the “Big Mac Index,” which ...

Behind Exit 3 of Bangbae Station on Line 2 of the subway, you’ll find “Bangbae-dong Food Alley.” As the name suggests, this area is lined with various restaurants and cafes. The place I visited this time is a restaurant called “Sunhwa’s Unlimited Refills,” where you can literally have an endless supply of “meat.” “Bangbae-dong All-You-Can-Eat Meat Restaurant: Sunhwa’s Unlimited Refills” ...

Around Gwanghwamun and City Hall in Seoul, you can find a variety of restaurants. The Gwanghwamun and City Hall area is not only a representative office-dense area of Seoul but also a prominent tourist destination, as it is home to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Deoksugung Palace. It’s a place where office workers and tourists mix, and you can find restaurants, cafes, ...

Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, with its expansive size, houses a diverse range of stores. Restaurants can be found throughout Times Square, and due to its large scale, it’s impressive to see a variety of dining options within this complex shopping mall. “Yeongdeungpo Times Square B1 Dining Area, Eonjuok” If you follow the path next to Electromart on B1 of Yeongdeungpo ...

The area around Gwanghwamun Station is known as one of Seoul’s prominent office districts, with various companies clustered together. As lunchtime approaches, you can find numerous office workers in the area, leading to a variety of restaurants catering to this demand. Particularly, along the main road leading from Gwanghwamun Square to Seodaemun Station, you’ll find many high-rise buildings, housing major ...

At the Seoul National University Entrance, it’s now quite rare to find franchise restaurants. “Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap” is one of the few remaining stores that continues to maintain its reputation. “Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap” Lee Kyung Kyu’s Apgujeong Kimbap was once a flourishing franchise brand, with up to 800 franchise locations. However, due to various circumstances, only ...

Kim Ga Ne is a franchise restaurant specializing in “gimbap” (seaweed rice rolls). In the past, inexpensive gimbap restaurants like Gimbap Heaven were common, but at some point, they became less prevalent. Instead, slightly more upscale gimbap restaurants like “Kim Ga Ne” and “Barda Kim Seonsaeng” gained popularity for their higher quality offerings. You can also find “Kim Ga Ne” ...

Located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Kyungridangil takes its name from the. former title of the military finance department at Yongsan Garrison. While not far from Itaewon, Kyungridangil gained fame for its distinct atmosphere. With a variety of unique restaurants and cafes, the street earned its reputation, leading to the adoption of the name “Kyungridangil” on various parts of the street. Similarly, ...

“FAGP” is an Italian cuisine restaurant located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, which has been recognized in the “Michelin Guide: Bib Gourmand” category. The description featured in the Michelin Guide is as follows: Chef Lee Jong-hyuk, who has dreamt of a culinary career since childhood due to the influence of his family, brings a wealth of experience from both domestic and international ...

In the heart of Yeouido, you can find the “IFC” building. “IFC” stands for “International Finance Centre,” and there are a total of three series in Yeouido: One IFC, Two IFC, and Three IFC. Additionally, there is a space called “IFC Mall” here, which is home to a wide range of commercial facilities. However, the IFC Mall is not above ...