The Gwanghwamun area in Seoul is considered a representative office-concentrated zone. Thanks to this, various restaurants and cafes, ranging from large franchises to small privately-run bakeries, can be found throughout the area. “Seoul Gyeongbokgung Bakery – Plain” A bakery named “Plain” is situated to the west of Gwanghwamun Square, with Gyeongbokgung Station as the reference subway station. Located near the ...
Mom’s Touch is a South Korean hamburger and chicken franchise brand, standing as a prominent fast-food brand in South Korea, following the likes of McDonald’s, Lotteria, and Burger King. The brand originated from the concept of creating a local fast-food restaurant by the Haemaro, an affiliate of Daehan Flour Mills, which operated the international chicken brand “Papis.” Though it ventured ...
Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, Seoul offers a variety of shops, including distinctive cafes. Among these diverse establishments, a relatively recent addition is the unique cafe, Matte Black. “2D Optical Illusion Cafe – Matte Black” Matte Black is located on the 4th floor of Lotte World Mall. Previously occupied by ‘Susugarden,’ this space has been transformed, and now Matte Black ...
Danghyeoncheon is a local river in Seoul, originating from Suraksan in Nowon-gu, flowing into Jungnangcheon. It is situated on the border between Sanggye and Junggye, with Sanggye Station located just above the river. The name originates from Danggo Hill, and when written in Chinese characters, it becomes Danghyeon. It was a small stream before urban development, and part of the ...
As you walk west from Gyeongbokgung Station in Seoul, you’ll come across Sajikdan. Sajikdan is still under restoration, making it somewhat less visited since the restoration isn’t complete yet. Consequently, even though it’s in the heart of Seoul, it exudes a relatively quiet atmosphere. Generally, when you think of Seochon Village, you envision an area west of Gyeongbokgung and north ...
In Seoul’s Yeonhui-dong, there are many restaurants famous for Chinese cuisine. Particularly, the restaurant known as “Mokran,” operated by Chef Lee Yeon-bok, is so popular that making a reservation can be challenging. In addition, you can find various Chinese restaurants in the Yeonhui-dong and Yeonnamdong areas, known to be the actual residential areas of overseas Chinese, mainly the 2nd and ...
In one corner of Seoul’s Myeongdong Lotte Department Store, you can find a space adorned as the “Star’s Street.” This area, named Star Avenue, is located on the 1st floor of Lotte Department Store Myeongdong. “Seoul Myeongdong Lotte Department Store Star Avenue” Star Avenue is designed as a space where shopping meets the experience of the Hallyu wave. It’s not ...
Nolboo Budae Jjigae is a prominent franchise restaurant specializing in budae jjigae (army stew). While there are places that serve budae jjigae, it’s rare to find a restaurant that exclusively focuses on it as a franchise, making Nolboo stand out in the field. Founded by Kim Sun-jin, Nolboo initially started with Nolboo NGB, later expanding its brand to Nolboo Bossam ...
In recent times, there’s a domestic coffee brand challenging the dominance of Starbucks. It’s the franchise coffee shop named Banapresso, rapidly expanding, particularly in the heart of Seoul, especially around Gangnam. Banapresso, established in 2018, is a low-cost, large-capacity coffee specialist. Despite being a budget-friendly coffee shop, it has garnered significant popularity due to its resemblance to a regular coffee ...
Inwangsan, located in the northwest of Seoul’s Seochon Village, boasts picturesque views. As a conveniently accessible mountain in the heart of Seoul with exceptional scenery, it has become a popular destination, even featured on various broadcasts with introductions by celebrities. “Seoul Inwangsan Cafe, The Forest Small Bookstore” On the midsection of Inwangsan, you can discover a unique cafe named the ...
If you head north from Jonggak Station, where Seoul’s Bosingak is located, you can find the “Gongpyeong Urban Relic Exhibition Hall.” This exhibition hall is a small museum currently located inside a building. It serves as both a free exhibition hall and a museum located in the underground of the Centro Polis building. “Gongpyeong Urban Relic Exhibition Hall” In the ...
In the past, collecting figures was considered part of otaku culture, but recently, the atmosphere around figure collecting hobbies seems to have become more mainstream. Now, you can find stores selling figure-related products in various locations throughout Seoul, and shops selling goods related to comics and animation are gradually appearing. Of course, compared to Japan, which can be considered the ...