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” ...
The Gasan Digital Complex, along with the Guro Digital Complex, is a prominent office-dense area in the southwestern part of Seoul. While it used to primarily house industrial complexes, it has now transformed into a hub for cutting-edge industries. Due to the high influx of people here, you can also find quite a few restaurants with long-standing histories nearby. Pungnyeon ...
Between Gwanghwamun Station and Seodaemun Station on Line 5, you can find Gyeonghuigung Palace and the Seoul Museum of History. Across from these attractions, you’ll discover a small-scale gimbap joint that was even recommended by past connoisseurs of local cuisine. Formerly known as “Icheonnyang Gimbap,” this eatery operated in this spot for 16 years. However, it recently changed its name ...
The area around Sangdo-dong, near Jangseungbaegi Station in Seoul, can be described as a local business district frequented more by residents than intentionally sought-out visitors. With numerous apartments in the vicinity, you’ll find a variety of restaurants scattered around, offering options that locals frequent. During a visit to the Sangdo-dong and Jangseungbaegi Station area, I stumbled upon a renowned spot ...
The area around Jangseungbaegi Station in Sangdo-dong, Seoul, can be described as a local commercial district frequented more by residents of the neighborhood than intentionally sought out by many. Due to the abundance of apartments nearby, you can find various restaurants that locals visit scattered around. By chance, I found myself near Sangdo-dong and Jangseungbaegi Station, and decided to have ...
Gyodong refers to an area where a Confucian school (hyanggyo) was once located. However, since most cities had a hyanggyo, the name Gyodong is quite common. It is speculated that the Gyodong in Gyodong Jjamppong is derived from “Gangneung-si Gyodong,” which is a district in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. Gyodong Jjamppong is known for its unique spicy flavor. Nowadays, you can ...
The Hapjeong Station area in Seoul can be considered a transportation hub in the northwest region of Seoul. It is a transfer station for Subway Lines 2 and 6, and serves as a central transportation hub with various buses passing through. Furthermore, as the Hongdae commercial area expands, it has also extended to the Hapjeong area. In addition to the ...
In the vicinity of Hapjeong Station, there is an underground shopping mall called Delight Square. This complex is quite extensive, with many clean and well-maintained stores. It is conveniently connected to Hapjeong Station and the entrance, allowing easy access from the subway station without having to go above ground. Here, you can find the largest Kyobo Bookstore in Korea and ...
Baek Jong-won, a renowned culinary researcher and representative of various dining franchise businesses, operates a diverse range of food franchises. These include establishments specializing in Chinese cuisine like Hong Kong-style eateries, as well as various other menus such as BBQ restaurants. Among them, there is a franchise restaurant with the concept of a “Beef Brisket Specialty,” and it’s called “Dolbaegijib.” ...
“Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu” is a prominent franchise restaurant known for its combination of “Shabu-Shabu and Kalguksu.” Offering a hearty meal at a reasonable price, it’s a go-to place for those craving Shabu-Shabu. Deungchon Kalguksu originated in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. It gained fame due to word of mouth among Kimpo Airport employees who found it exceptionally delicious. Currently, you can find ...
Located in Gyeonggi Province, Yangpyeong County is a convenient destination for a drive from Seoul. It’s a popular choice for weekend getaways for people living in Seoul or its outskirts, offering a refreshing break from the city’s hustle and bustle. “Yangpyeong Station on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Near Yangpyeong Bus Terminal: Hong Table” After a long time, I took a drive ...
In Jeju Island, there’s a traditional dish called “Momguk,” where “Mom” in Jeju dialect means “seaweed” (fortunately, it doesn’t refer to the human body). Momguk is a soup made by simmering seaweed and pork, creating a memorable combination of seafood and pork. The broth is quite hearty, falling somewhere between a soup and a porridge. “At Seogwipo, Jeju: Momguk at ...