Justin's Guidebook
Local Korean Food
it gets super crowded during the weekends, so I suggest going during the weekdays if possible. Be prepared for a fire show!
연남곱창타운
it gets super crowded during the weekends, so I suggest going during the weekdays if possible. Be prepared for a fire show!
Old school kimchi jjigae (soup that has been condensed) place that was started by a YouTuber
Babjang-In
13 Yanghwa-ro 18an-gilOld school kimchi jjigae (soup that has been condensed) place that was started by a YouTuber
The original place in Gwangjang Market for mung bean pancakes. Don’t let the other ‘원조’ (original) places fool you.
순희네빈대떡
The original place in Gwangjang Market for mung bean pancakes. Don’t let the other ‘원조’ (original) places fool you.
편백집 아현점
264 Sinchon-roMeat in a box. They just started expanding locations.
큐스닭강정
27 Mangwon-ro 8-gilSeasoned fried chicken to go.
Hwanghaeog
23 Bomun-ro 40-gilThere’s a lot of 감자탕 (spicy potato soup) places. This one is my favorite.
Favorite pork belly place. Has gotten ridiculously popular with at least an hour wait. If you’re somewhat near the area go for lunch.
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금돼지식당
149 Dasan-roFavorite pork belly place. Has gotten ridiculously popular with at least an hour wait. If you’re somewhat near the area go for lunch.
따끈하니쫄깃하니
28-4 Dongsomun-ro 20-gilArm sized gimbap.
두툼장어
26-1 Wausan-ro 29ma-gilFavorite place for eel. There might be a long wait, but it’s worth it.
Favorite indoor pocha. They’ve expanded to a bigger location recently but the food is still good.
효봉포차
12 Wausan-ro 18-gilFavorite indoor pocha. They’ve expanded to a bigger location recently but the food is still good.
Food scene
카에식탁
113-20 Donggyo-dongHome cooked Japanese-style meals. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood.
Lie Lie Lie
227-5 Yeonnam-dongGreat for a quick lunch
Favorite Japanese fresh ramen place. Make sure to ask for rice when you’re done with the noodles.
탄탄면공방 홍대점
Favorite Japanese fresh ramen place. Make sure to ask for rice when you’re done with the noodles.
Favorite place for salmon. The restaurant itself is incredibly pretty. Be prepared to wait.
HoHo Sikdang
35 Daehak-ro 9-gilFavorite place for salmon. The restaurant itself is incredibly pretty. Be prepared to wait.
Soft Lab
46 Yanghwa-ro 23-gilCroissant cones with creamy milky soft serve.
Hipster
A renovated warehouse cafe. It’s not a great place to work but a great place to have a chat with a large group of friends.
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Daelim Changgo
78 Seongsui-roA renovated warehouse cafe. It’s not a great place to work but a great place to have a chat with a large group of friends.
Index Caramel
14 Seongsuiro 14(sipsa)-gilBougie caramel in perfect packaging. They have caramel pairings (wine/tea).
금옥당 연희점
2 Yeonhui-ro 11ra-gilTraditional 양갱이 (sweet jelly with red beans) made in house with exquisite packaging.
Good coffee. Plenty of space. Can get a bit crowded.
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Anthracite Coffee Hapjeong
10 Tojeong-ro 5-gilGood coffee. Plenty of space. Can get a bit crowded.
Favorite cafe in Seoul. Extensive beer selection. Be prepared to wait on weekends.
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German House
Favorite cafe in Seoul. Extensive beer selection. Be prepared to wait on weekends.
Fritz Coffee Company, Wonseo
83 Yulgok-roCute cafe.
Art
Amorepacific Museum of Art
100 Hangang-daeroTheir current Kruger exhibit is worth it. Absolutely.
A couple of great pieces in their permanent collection. It’s a bit of eclectic collection.
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Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gilA couple of great pieces in their permanent collection. It’s a bit of eclectic collection.
Arario Museum in Space
83 Yulgok-roFavorite museum in Seoul. Permanent collection is great.
There’s always a solid roster of exhibitions going on.
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MMCA - National Museum of Contemporary Art, Deoksugung
99 Sejong-daeroThere’s always a solid roster of exhibitions going on.
Neighborhoods
Small alleyways. Old renovated houses. It has become super popular unfortunately, so go early if you want to walk around.
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Ikseon-dong
Small alleyways. Old renovated houses. It has become super popular unfortunately, so go early if you want to walk around.