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 ...
“Didi Chicken Yonsei University Branch” is a chicken restaurant in Seoul’s Yeonhui-dong, located to the west of Yonsei University. Situated around a central road, it’s a neighborhood blending traditional elements with the academic atmosphere of the university. Given its proximity to Yonsei University and Severance Hospital, many residents are students or professionals commuting to the hospital, leading to a significant ...
The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is known as a prominent office district, housing government offices like the Seoul City Hall and the headquarters of various newspapers, along with the buildings of major corporations. During lunchtime, numerous office workers can be seen heading out to grab a meal. The underground shopping areas beneath these large buildings offer a variety of dining ...
On the first night of this Tokyo trip, I stayed at a capsule hotel called ‘9h Nine Hours Takebashi.’ Although I had heard about capsule hotels in Tokyo, this was my first experience, and I decided to try it out during the first night of the trip. The location was close to Tokyo Station, making it convenient, but there were ...
In the Osaka region, there are several particularly famous foods, and among them, “Okonomiyaki” and “Takoyaki” stand out as must-try dishes in the Dotonbori area. During this trip, I had the chance to enjoy Takoyaki in the Shinsekai area, but it was only on the last day of the journey that I discovered I hadn’t tried Okonomiyaki yet. “Chibo”: Okonomiyaki ...
While exploring Kyoto Gion Street, time quickly passed. As it was going to be my last dinner in Japan, I wanted to conclude my stay with a delightful dinner. I initially attempted to visit the well-known yakitori restaurant “Mishimatei” nearby, but unfortunately, it was sold out, leaving me disappointed. “Kyoto Ramen,” a Ramen Shop Visited in Gion, Kyoto Since I ...