Hansot Dosirak is the largest bento box manufacturer in South Korea, founded in 1993, and operates a chain of stores. In 2011, it was awarded the grand prize in the Bento Specialty Store category at Korea’s Most Loved Brands Awards. Currently, it holds the number one position in the bento box industry in the country, with virtually no competitors. “Hansot ...
In Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, you won’t find fast food chains like McDonald’s or Lotteria, which are typically common. The nearest McDonald’s can be found on Myeongmul Street between Yonsei University and Sinchon Station, and Lotteria is entirely absent from the area. Instead, you can find Mom’s Touch and Burger King in Yeonhui-dong. Mom’s Touch is located near Yeonhui Samgeori (Yeonhui Intersection), ...
Mom’s Touch is a South Korean hamburger and chicken franchise brand. It is a fast-food brand in South Korea that follows the likes of McDonald’s, Lotteria, and Burger King. It originated from the idea of creating a local fast-food restaurant by the Haemaru company, which operated the international chicken brand Popeyes. Mom’s Touch has gradually expanded its number of stores ...
Located in Insa-dong, “Gaeseong Mandu Gung” is a dumpling specialist that originated from Gaeseong and has been passed down through three generations since its inception in 1970 by Grandma Im Myeong-suk. Known for its clear broth and generously filled Gaeseong-style dumplings, this restaurant captures the taste buds of customers and is particularly well-known in Insa-dong. However, Gaeseong Mandu Gung is ...
In the Yeonhui-dong area of Seoul, you can find a variety of restaurants. Particularly noticeable is the concentration of Chinese restaurants in Yeonhui-dong. While there are indeed many Chinese restaurants, there is no shortage of other types of eateries. As you pass through the Yeonhui Underground Passage, considered the entrance to Yeonhui-dong, you’ll notice a dense collection of various restaurants. ...
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 ...
Sun Goomteo is a franchise restaurant specializing in grilled fish, seafood dishes, and kimchi stew. It is known for aging its mackerel and hairtail in over 20 unique marinades and then drying them using a special cold-air method. As a franchise, Sun Goomteo can be found in various locations, and in Yeonhui-dong, known for its diverse restaurant scene, you can ...
Yeonhui-dong is a neighborhood located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It’s an area where you can find Yonsei University and Severance Hospital nearby, making it a popular place for Yonsei University students and employees commuting to Severance Hospital. The name “Yeonhui-dong” originates from Yeonhui Palace, one of the detached palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. “You Can Still Find Overpasses in Yeonhui-dong” Even ...
Korea is now a country that could perhaps be called a coffee republic, as you can find various cafes scattered all over. It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t drink coffee, especially among office workers. Coffee has deeply permeated our daily lives. Thanks to this, you can find a wide variety of cafes everywhere, ranging from global franchise cafes led ...
In the northwest of Seoul’s Yeonhui-dong lies Gungdongsan, a mountain that leads to Hongjecheon. Beyond Gungdongsan, you’ll find a path that leads down to Hongjecheon, and Gungdong has been transformed into a neighborhood park, providing a walking path for the residents of Yeonhui-dong. Taking advantage of a long-awaited holiday, I had the chance to explore the Yeonhui-dong Gungdongsan Circular Path. ...
Nowadays, you can find kimbap restaurants with the name “Yeonhui Kimbap” all over Seoul. It has transformed into a franchise where you can experience the same taste at various locations. The original and main branch of Yeonhui Kimbap can be found in Yeonhui-dong. This main branch operates in a very small store and can be located in an alley behind ...
In newly developed or planned cities, it’s easy to find large supermarkets. However, in the older downtown areas of Seoul, it’s relatively more challenging to find large shopping centers or supermarkets. Finding large-scale stores like E-Mart or Homeplus, which are commonly seen in downtown Seoul, is relatively difficult. Yeonhui-dong can also be considered a part of the older downtown area ...