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 ...
Dakgalbi, a dish famous in Chuncheon, can also be savored in the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. In Yongsan, you can find a restaurant named ‘Ogeunnae Dakgalbi,’ recognized for its culinary prowess to the extent of being featured in the 2018 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. Thanks to its popularity, you can find not only the original location but also ...
Jungdong-gil, stretching from Seodaemun to Deoksugung in Seoul, is a distinctly Korean street with a nostalgic atmosphere. It exudes a feeling that makes you want to take a leisurely stroll. In the past, it was a place where significant events in modern history occurred, playing a pivotal role in the modern history of South Korea. At the heart of Jungdong-gil, ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is considered a representative office-dense area in the city. It is known for housing various entities, including the Seoul Government Complex, embassies of different countries, media outlets, headquarters of major corporations, and offices of other small and medium-sized enterprises. When thinking about places where many companies gather, Gwanghwamun is likely the first location that comes ...
In the vicinity of Hapjeong Station in Seoul, you can find a complex apartment called “Mesena Polis.” Within the shopping area of this complex apartment, various establishments, including restaurants and cafes, can be explored. Compared to other shopping areas within complex apartments, this one has a larger scale. Mesena Polis hosts a variety of restaurants, including well-known franchises like McDonald’s ...
When visiting the vicinity of Gangnam Station or Nonhyeon Station in Seoul, finding a place to eat can be challenging. These areas might lack information about good restaurants, and since the Gangnam area is often visited alone, finding a place for a simple meal is not always easy. I found myself near Nonhyeon Station for work, and as lunchtime approached, ...
The area around Gwanghwamun and City Hall in Seoul is a notable office-dense zone in northern Seoul. Due to the concentration of companies and public institutions, it’s a place where office workers are frequently seen. With Gwanghwamun Square and City Hall Plaza nearby, along with tourist attractions like Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung, this area is always bustling with diverse crowds. Thanks ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is recognized as a prominent office district, attracting many office workers and offering restaurants that cater to their preferences. Among the dining options in the Gwanghwamun area, there are several restaurants with a long history. One such establishment is ‘Goryeo Samgyetang,’ visited this time, acknowledged not only for its longstanding history but also recognized by ...
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. ...
As Incheon’s Yeongjongdo is an island located by the sea, it boasts an abundance of seafood, and various restaurants utilizing diverse marine ingredients can be found throughout the area. Especially around the Gueup boat pier, where you can catch a boat to Wolmido, you’ll find restaurants incorporating a variety of seafood. “Incheon Yeongjongdo, Clam Beef Shabu Shabu – Badagotgan” Among ...
Located near the Gueup boat pier at the eastern end of Yeongjong Island in Incheon, various restaurants offer dishes made with seafood. As it is situated by the seaside, you can enjoy seafood dishes at relatively affordable prices compared to Seoul’s city center. “Incheon Yeongjong Island Seafood Kalguksu – Gorae Seafood Kalguksu” Yeongjong Island offers a variety of dishes featuring ...
Heading east from Jamsil Station in Seoul, you’ll discover Bangi-dong Food Alley. Situated east of Seokchon Lake, this street offers a variety of restaurants, with a particular abundance of excellent barbecue places. On a day when a satisfying lunch for a group of around 20 people was in order near Jamsil Station, exploring Bangi-dong Food Alley led us to a ...