Sooyeon Sanbang (수연산방) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/sooyeonsanbang Sooyeon Sanbang is a traditional tea house located in Seongbuk-dong. It was originally built during the Japanese colonial period and was the hanok of the literary figure Lee Taejun. Today, it is operated as a tea house by the writer’s granddaughter. The name Sooyeon Sanbang means “a house where…
Banghwa-dong Gyodong Jjamppong (방화동 교동짬뽕) Located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Banghwa-dong Gyodong Jjamppong is a Chinese restaurant that serves mildly spicy jjamppong that everyone can enjoy. It also serves several other original menu items that appeal to children’s preferences, making it a great place for families to eat out. The sweet and sour pork is crispy…
Tea Therapy (티테라피) – Tel +82-2-730-7507 Located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Tea Therapy can be of help to those who chronically feel unwell even though they do not have any serious diseases that need to be treated. It is a place where medicinal herbal teas, which once seemed difficult to enjoy, can be enjoyed without hassle…
Dojeong Yukgwan (도정육관) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/dojeong_seoul/ Dojeong Yukgwan is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Gangnam. Every morning, fresh rice is milled on-site to cook the rice, and carefully aged meat is served alongside. The meat is aged at a consistent temperature and humidity, resulting in a tender texture and deep flavor. The meat is grilled…
Wumok (우모크) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/wumok_beef/ Wumok is a hanu (Korean beef) omakase restaurant that reinterprets Korean beef through fire and smoke, with its core philosophy centered on fire, wood, Korean beef, and smoke. The hanu used is a premium-grade hanu from Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. All dishes are prepared meticulously, balancing the texture and flavor. The interior…
BBQ Yul (고깃집열) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/bbqyul_official/ BBQ Yul, a Korean barbecue restaurant in Gangnam, boasts deep flavors of pork aged for 336 hours and charcoal. All meats are sourced domestically and cooked by the skilled staff to ensure optimal cooking and flavor. The interior is composed of warm lighting and wooden decor, and opening the…
Seonungak (한옥카페 선운각) Seonungak is a hanok cafe facing Doseonsa Temple at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the perfect location to take in the beauty of the changing seasons. The cafe is also the largest hanok building outside of the royal palaces in Seoul. Previously limited to weddings and filming events, the hanok has reopened…
Shinuiju Chapsal Sundae (신의주찹쌀순대) SHINee’s Key and Minho’s Soul FoodIt is a Sundae and Rice Soup restaurant that SHINee’s Key and Minho have chosen as the soul food that they used to eat after their schedules since their trainee days. Rice Soup can be enjoyed white with only salted shrimp in the soup, or it…
Passi 0914 (파시0914) Passi 0914 is an Italian resturant serving pasta and ovenbrick-baked pizza near the entrance to Dosan Park. The restaurant only has three terrace tables so reservations are a must. The restaurant was featured as a filming site in the drama “Celebrity (2023).” – Address : 15 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul ※ Presentation…
Ongeundal (옹근달) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/onguendal This bakery in Seongsu-dong boasts a colorful and unique visual, and is gaining popularity for its “cruffin,” a hybrid of a croissant and muffin. The menu includes a variety of breads and desserts, such as canelé, pound cake, crumble, and mille-feuille, making it a paradise for bread-lovers. The courtyard of…