Seoul Travel Guide & Tips
Personal reviews of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, street food, and local dining experiences in Seoul.
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
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
There are many great restaurants in Seoul. Some of you may be wondering which ones Korean office workers choose for lunch. If you’re planning a trip to Seoul or are already here and want to experience a truly authentic Korean meal, we’ve carefully selected some local lunch in Seoul that we highly recommend. Located near … Read more
When I was younger, Hongdae, Itaewon, and Gangnam were the trendy neighborhoods. These days, it seems like many other hotspots have emerged. One of them is Yeonnam-dong. It seems like this neighborhood is a bit difficult for foreign visitors to Korea to find easily. I think that’s because most people staying in Seoul during their … Read more