Kyochon Chicken is one of the major chicken brands in South Korea. It started as “Kyochon Tongdak” in Songjeong-dong, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do on March 13, 1991, and has become a well-known chicken franchise. Unlike other chicken brands, Kyochon Chicken’s signature menu is “Soy Garlic Chicken,” which has become the iconic dish representing the brand’s nationwide success. Kyochon Chicken has approximately 1,000 ...
Sinseon Seolnongtang is a franchise brand specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup). It is a franchise restaurant that can be found all over Korea, and it can also be found near Mangpo Station in Yeongtong, Suwon. “Suwon Yeongtong Mangpo Station Sinseon Seolnongtang” If you come out of Exit 8 of Mangpo Station and walk straight ahead, you can find Sinseon ...
Between Ansan City Hall and Jungang Station, you can find various restaurants and cafes. The area around Jungang Station in Ansan is one of the bustling commercial districts and naturally offers a wide range of dining options. This time, I visited a restaurant called “Youngwol Aegondre,” known for its generous servings of traditional Korean meals. “Ansan Hanjeongsik Restaurant: Youngwol Aegondre” ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks made its debut in South Korea with the opening of its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee prices being higher than a meal, but now Starbucks has firmly established its presence in South Korea. It has become a global company, following in the footsteps of McDonald’s, ...
The area around Jangseungbaegi Station in Sangdo-dong, Seoul, can be described as a local commercial district frequented more by residents of the neighborhood than intentionally sought out by many. Due to the abundance of apartments nearby, you can find various restaurants that locals visit scattered around. By chance, I found myself near Sangdo-dong and Jangseungbaegi Station, and decided to have ...
On July 27, 1999, Starbucks opened its first branch in front of Ewha Woman’s University, marking its landing in South Korea. In the early days, there was controversy over the expensive coffee compared to the cost of a meal. However, Starbucks has now firmly established its presence in South Korea. It has also become a global company, following in the ...
Baek Jong-won, a renowned culinary researcher and representative of various dining franchise businesses, operates a diverse range of food franchises. These include establishments specializing in Chinese cuisine like Hong Kong-style eateries, as well as various other menus such as BBQ restaurants. Among them, there is a franchise restaurant with the concept of a “Beef Brisket Specialty,” and it’s called “Dolbaegijib.” ...
“Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu” is a prominent franchise restaurant known for its combination of “Shabu-Shabu and Kalguksu.” Offering a hearty meal at a reasonable price, it’s a go-to place for those craving Shabu-Shabu. Deungchon Kalguksu originated in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. It gained fame due to word of mouth among Kimpo Airport employees who found it exceptionally delicious. Currently, you can find ...
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 ...
Right in front of Ansan Gojan Station, there is a space called “Station A.” Its precise name is “Cultural and Art Platform Station A.” The “Station A” at Ansan Gojan Station is operated by converting old train carriages. It consists of three carriages, housing a cafe and workshops. These carriages were previously used for train operations but now serve as ...
Gwanghwamun is the name of the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was the royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. However, the term ‘Gwanghwamun’ is also used to refer to the area around Sejong-ro, which includes Sejong-daero, Gwanghwamun Square, and more. Generally, when people hear ‘Gwanghwamun,’ they tend to think of the one in Seoul. However, you can also find ...
The vicinity of Sadang Station is considered a central hub of transportation. Thanks to this, it sees a high flow of people passing through, and as a result, various restaurants and cafes can be found nearby. In particular, if you enter the alley behind Exit 10 of Sadang Station, you’ll find a variety of restaurants. This area is commonly referred ...
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