Chueotang is a traditional Korean dish made by boiling loach, a type of freshwater fish, in a broth. It’s said that Chueotang is best enjoyed in the autumn, when loach is considered to be most flavorful. This is why Chueotang is sometimes referred to as “Chu” (autumn) + “otang” (fish soup). Chueotang, along with Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), is known ...
Kimgane is a franchise restaurant specializing in “kimbap.” In the past, cheap kimbap restaurants like Kimbap Heaven were common, but at some point, they became less visible. Instead, relatively higher-priced kimbap places with a bit more quality, such as “Kimgane” and “Baruda Kim Seonsaeng,” started to emerge. You can also find Kimgane across from the Gwanak-gu Office near Seoul National ...
Godiva is a global company based in Belgium that operates over 700 stores in more than 100 countries. The brand name “Godiva” is derived from Lady GODIVA, an 11th-century English noblewoman. The lady depicted sitting naked on a horse, which is the symbol of Godiva, was indeed Lady GODIVA. She bravely protested against her husband, who was planning to impose ...
In Sillim-dong, there is a restaurant that has been in business for over 20 years, serving delicious dishes using the uncommon combination of squid and pork belly. It’s called “Ocheomji.” “Seoul Sillim Ojingeo (Squid) Dish Specialty Restaurant, Ocheomji” The food you can taste at Ocheomji is centered around “squid.” Here are some of the menu items featuring dishes made with ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea by opening its first branch in front of Ewha Womans University. In the early days, there was controversy due to the coffee being more expensive than a meal. However, now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. It has become a global company following in the footsteps of McDonald’s, creating ...
In Seoul’s Dongjak-gu, Shin Daebang-dong, you can find Boramae Park. It is a large urban park that even people who haven’t visited Seoul are likely to know by name. Located in the southwest of Seoul, it is a spacious park that you can explore. “Boramae Park, Built on the Former Site of the Republic of Korea Air Force Academy” Boramae ...
Pizza School is a low-cost pizza brand specializing in takeout. It is also the largest pizza chain in South Korea. Despite its affordable prices, it maintains decent quality, which has led to a rapid increase in franchise locations. Pizza School can be found in various locations, including near Seoul National University Entrance. It can be found across from Gwanak-gu Office, ...
In Sindorim, there is an “International Food Street” where various restaurants selling different cuisines can be found. It’s a place where you can easily find restaurants that serve delicious food. “Sindorim, International Food Street, Jeju Eunhee’s Hangover Soup” In the International Food Street in Sindorim, you can find a restaurant called ‘Jeju Eunhee’s Hangover Soup’. Eunhee’s restaurant is known for ...
Sillim-dong in Seoul is known for being near Seoul National University and having relatively affordable real estate prices, making it a place where many young people, such as students and young professionals, live. Thanks to this, Sillim-dong is also filled with various restaurants known for their delicious food. The place we visited this time, ‘Makbul Gamdong,’ is also a well-known ...
In front of the National Assembly Building in Yeouido, Seoul, there are many delicious restaurants. As it is a place with a large building called the National Assembly Building, you can naturally find restaurants selling delicious food nearby, and you can see that many restaurants are densely packed. “Yeouido, Seoul – Kimchi Stew and Pork Belly Rice Bowl Restaurant” Among ...
“The Hyundai Seoul” is the largest single-building department store in Seoul, which opened in Yeouido in 2021. The Hyundai Seoul is the 16th store presented by Hyundai Department Store since the opening of the Pangyo branch in 2015. It is a significant focus business that Hyundai has prepared since 2016, and it is a store leased by Hyundai in Park ...
“I SEOUL U” is a new brand adopted by Seoul in 2015. It signifies “Seoul where you and I are connected, coexisting together.” With the official adoption and launch of the brand “I SEOUL U,” sculptures containing the phrase can be found all over the city of Seoul. “You can find the ‘I SEOUL U’ sculpture in Seoul’s Yeouido Hangang ...