On the third day of my Tokyo trip, the itinerary included exploring the Ghibli Museum located in Mitaka. Since the museum visit was scheduled for 2 PM, I decided to leisurely explore Akihabara in the morning. After having lunch, the plan was to travel to Mitaka via Shinjuku. However, unexpectedly, it started raining in the morning. Not having prepared an ...
Around the Tokyo Skytree Observatory and its vicinity, you can find various restaurants and shops, reminiscent of the diverse offerings around Seoul’s Namsan Tower and Lotte World Tower. After enjoying the Tokyo night view from the Skytree Observatory, we decided to head back to the ground, and right next to the entrance where you can ascend to the Skytree Observatory, ...
Near Sadang Station, you can find a building called Pastel City. This commercial facility houses various shops. You can discover Youngpoong Bookstore in the basement, and from the 1st floor and above, a variety of restaurants are available. You can access the building directly through Sadang Station via exits 9, 10, 11, and 12. If you walk toward exits 9 ...
The area around Sadang Station can be considered a hub of transportation in southern Seoul. Due to this, it’s always bustling with people navigating through congested roads. Naturally, a thriving business district has emerged, featuring clusters of restaurants and a variety of cafes around Sadang Station. Exploring the alley behind Exit 10 of Sadang Station reveals a diverse range of ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is a representative office-dense district, hosting various government buildings, headquarters of newspapers, and corporate offices. During lunch hours, you can witness numerous office workers coming out to settle their meals. Especially in the underground shopping malls of large buildings, you can find a variety of restaurants. In the Royal Building underground shopping mall, located across ...
McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It serves as a symbol of American capitalism and globalization, particularly renowned as a synonym for fast-food hamburgers, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. With a global presence, McDonald’s has even created a concept called the “Big Mac Index,” using the price of its menu item “Big Mac” to calculate ...
McDonald’s, born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise. It has become synonymous with fast-food burgers, symbolizing American capitalism and globalization along with Coca-Cola and Apple. As a globally recognized brand, McDonald’s has even created the “Big Mac Index,” calculating purchasing power based on the price of its signature menu item, the “Big Mac,” showcasing its significant ...
In Seochon Village, located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, one can discover various eateries. Among them is a 추어탕 (loach soup) specialty restaurant that has maintained its taste since 1932. Recognized in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand category since 2017 and awarded by the Blue Ribbon, this legendary spot is a symbol of exceptional dining. “Seoul Seochon Village, Yonggeumok – 추어탕 ...
Outback Steakhouse is a family restaurant franchise originating from the United States. In South Korea, it has expanded through Outback Steakhouse Korea Limited. True to its name as a steakhouse, steak is the main dish. Recently, they have introduced the Black Label series and Tomahawk series, earning favorable reviews for serving tasty steaks among family restaurants. “Seoul Gwanghwamun D Tower, ...
Located near the densely populated university area, Seoul Sinchon offers relatively inexpensive dining options compared to other bustling districts. Given that it’s a gathering place for students who might have lighter wallets, there’s an atmosphere of discovering reasonably priced restaurants catering to their needs. One such place in Sinchon is ‘Dokripmun Seolleongtang,’ providing meals at affordable prices without breaking the ...
Seoul COEX stands as a hub for South Korea’s MICE industry, hosting various exhibitions and conventions. Connected to COEX is Starfield COEX Mall, making the area consistently bustling with people, even on non-event days. Given its perpetual crowd, numerous restaurants are scattered throughout COEX, making it an ideal place for dining. COEX, known for its complexity, can be challenging to ...
Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area stands as a prominent office-dense district, hosting the Seoul Government Complex, headquarters of various newspapers, and the offices of major corporations. During lunch hours, the streets witness numerous professionals emerging to address their meals. Positioned north of the Seoul History Museum and south of the Sejong Museum of Art, this area, generally associated with Gwanghwamun, reveals a ...