If you’re visiting Seoul, tteokbokki and gimbap are definitely must-try foods. That’s why you should head to a bunsik restaurant. In Korea, restaurants that sell tteokbokki, gimbap, and sundae are called bunsik restaurants. If you’re traveling to Seoul, you’ll likely stay near City Hall or Myeongdong. So today, I’d like to write about Tongtong Gimbap’s … Read more
I sometimes go up to Namsan Tower to enjoy the cool breeze and the panoramic view. This time, I found a traditional Korean restaurant near Namsan. That place is Mokmyeoksanbang’s Namsan Tower branch. I visited there this past February after finishing work in Myeongdong. My friend and I wanted to have dinner somewhere quiet and … Read more
Last week, the weather in Seoul was the epitome of summer. It was incredibly hot. The heat had completely drained my friend’s energy. I wanted to help soothe my friend’s exhausted body and mind. So, last Friday, we headed to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Station together. We went there to eat octopus, which is famous … Read more
There are many special days in Korea. Among them, May 8 is Parents’ Day. It’s a day to express gratitude to our parents and spend quality time together. To celebrate this year’s May 8th, I visited drRobin in Gwanghwamun to enjoy a delicious meal with my mother. Located in the heart of Seoul, it’s a … Read more
In Korea, one of the must-have dishes the morning after a night of heavy drinking is dried pollack soup (Bugeokuk). That’s because sipping hot broth is the best way to soothe your stomach. I’m not much of a drinker myself, but I stop by this place whenever I crave hot soup and a hearty bowl … Read more
May is already here. The weather in Seoul has been perfect for walks lately, so it seems like the ideal time to start a Seoul snack tour. Last month, I met a friend in Dongdaemun for work, and after a delicious lunch, I was craving something sweet. So I immediately searched my phone to see … Read more
There’s a restaurant I often visit when I’m craving comfort food, and another place I go to when I want to experience something trendy. Usually, I head straight home after work in Myeong-dong, but every now and then, I get a craving for Chungmuro grilled fish or stir-fried pork. When that happens, I head straight … Read more
Last Saturday around 4 p.m., I finished work in Dongdaemun. The weather was too nice to head straight home, so I met up with a friend and we started walking along Cheonggyecheon to enjoy some sweet desserts and a cup of coffee at Ikseon-dong hanok cafés . The area was bustling with couples on dates, … Read more
Seoul, where I live, offers a variety of ways to enjoy the Seoul night route. I’m the type of person who prefers coffee and walks over drinking. So, after work, I like to go out for a delicious meal, visit a cute and stylish café, or take a leisurely stroll in a quiet spot. This … Read more
I think one of the most common types of restaurants in Seoul is the gukbap (rice soup) shop. That’s how much best gukbap in seoul has become a true soul food for the city’s residents. Back when I was in graduate school, there was a time when I stayed up all night every night working … Read more