Tteulan Teahouse (뜰안) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/cafe_innergarden Tteulan Teahouse is a cafe that really allows one to feel the tradition and flair of Korea. Tteulan has two entrances: one facing the wide alley and the other facing the smaller one. The smaller entrance is decorated like a garden, so it feels as if one is stepping…

Bukchon Son Mandu Bukchon Branch (북촌손만두 북촌점) – Homepage http://mandoo.so This third-generation family-owned handmade mandu restaurant has been in business since 1953. Its handmade mandu bears the tradition of nearly 70 years. This restaurant distinguishes itself above others with its unique expertise in the art of mandu-making and fresh ingredients, capturing deep flavors with care…

Ojugine (오죽이네) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/o_jugi Ojugine is a restaurant that specializes in dak maeuntang, a spicy chicken stew that is different from dak bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), as the former has more soup than the latter. The stew is served whilst boiling, so one just needs to let it sit for a bit on the…

Starbucks Gyeongdong Market (스타벅스 경동1960) – Homepage www.starbucks.co.kr Restored Gyeongdong Market space and the 5th community store for a win-win relationship with local economy This 5th Starbucks Community Store is housed in a restored theater in Gyeongdong Market. The store has a win-win agreement with local merchants. Starbucks created a multiple cultural space in collaboration…

Starbucks Buckhansan (스타벅스 더북한산) ‘”The” store, panoramic view of Bukhansan Mountain and garden Starbucks Bukhansan is the third Destination Store by Starbucks. It features a “Healing in Nature” concept that beautifully combines the natural beauty of Bukhansan Mountain with various landscape spaces and offers breathtaking views of Bukhansan Mountain.  Starbucks Bukhansan store is currently the…

Starbucks Edae R (스타벅스 이대R) Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in 1999 and Korea’s first Reserve only store Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in Korea. It is located 150 meters from the front gate of Ewha Womans University. The store has been loved by customers…

Starbucks Byuldabang (스타벅스 별다방) Byuldabang is a cozy space in the city, where the present and future of Starbucks coexist Byuldabang is a special name. It combines the Korean words byul, which means stars, and dabang, which means a traditional space where people gather and talk over tea or drink. Byuldabang is the nickname Koreans…

Bugeogukjip (북어국집) – Tel +82-2-777-3891 Bugeogukjip (formerly “Teojutgol”) is a restaurant behind City Hall in Seoul that has been serving up authentic dried Pollack soup since 1968. Despite a name change, the restaurant has proudly stood in this same location for decades, earning a strong reputation for its dried Pollack soup made using traditional cooking…

Maison Hannam (메종 한남) – Homepage https://www.instagram.com/maisonhannam_official/ Remodeled from the prevoius Italian Embassy, this restaurant boasts an excellent view of the Hangang River and Lotte World Tower. It is a popular place for dates or birthday parties, requiring a reservation at least a month in advance to sit on the terrace with a view of…

Palgakdo Main Branch (팔각도 본점) – Homepage https://8gakdo.co.kr/ Palgakdo is a restaurant specializing in charcoal-grilled chicken cuts. The chicken is cooked over charcoal, making it tender and juicy. Visitors can try various chicken parts paired with delicious side dishes and sauces. The store’s unique interior, inspired by a pentagon theme, makes it a great place…