A curated guide to authentic neighborhoods and the best local restaurants located within them.
Looking for Something Less Spicy in Seoul? A Yoshoku-Style Meal in Yeonnam-dong When traveling in Korea, it’s easy to find yourself eating spicy food every day. Dishes like tteokbokki, kimchi stew, and spicy pork are everywhere, and after a few days, you may start craving something a little less intense. That was exactly how I […]
Beef Katsu in Yeonnam-dong: Yoshokuya Kou Review Near Hongdae 더 읽기"
Hongdae is one of Seoul’s most popular tourist areas, and it is easy to find all kinds of restaurants there. However, if you want to experience the kind of Korean food that locals eat in their daily lives, the options can feel surprisingly limited. On this visit, I was craving a simple and traditional Korean
Traditional Korean Ssambap Near Hongdae | Yeonnam-dong Review 더 읽기"
Starting the Day Above Hongdae Station One of the reasons many international travelers choose Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae is its convenient location directly connected to Hongdae Station. While the location is certainly a major advantage, I personally appreciated the complimentary breakfast even more. Hongdae is full of restaurants, bars, and cafés that stay open
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae Breakfast Review: My Honest Experience 더 읽기"
A Quiet Retro-Style Cafe Hidden in the Yeonnam-dong Side of Hongdae I found this place while walking around the quieter streets of Yeonnam-dong near Hongdae, and it ended up being one of the cafes I remembered the most afterward. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station, but once you leave the busy main
Nakrang Parlor Review Near Hongdae Station 더 읽기"
A Quiet Matcha Café in Hongdae I came across this café while walking through a quiet alley in Yeonnam-dong, and the atmosphere immediately stood out to me. Long Vacation focuses mainly on matcha and hojicha-based drinks and desserts, and compared to the busy streets around Hongdae, it felt like a nice place to slow down
A Quiet Matcha Café in Hongdae | Long Vacation 더 읽기"
A Café I Ended Up Loving More Than Expected I randomly stopped by this café while walking through a quiet alley near Wausan-ro in Hongdae, and honestly, it turned out to be much better than I expected. Malic Coffee has been serving specialty coffee since 2016, which means it’s been around for almost 10 years
Cozy Hidden Café in Hongdae, Seoul | Malic Coffee 더 읽기"
A Clean and Affordable Sushi Spot in Hongdae – Sushi Jambi There are a lot of sushi places in Seoul that can get pretty expensive, but Sushi Jambi felt reasonably priced considering it’s located in the Hongdae area. Clean Interior and Relaxing Atmosphere The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how clean
Affordable Sushi Restaurant in Hongdae, Seoul | Sushi Jambi 더 읽기"
Exploring the Side Streets of Jongno 5-ga: Beyond Gwangjang Market After spending some time at Gwangjang Market, I ended up walking toward Jongno 5-ga just to get away from the crowds for a while. Weirdly enough, I think I enjoyed the side streets more than the market itself. Near Exit 8, I noticed a lot
Beyond Gwangjang Market: Hidden Streets and Local Food in Seoul 더 읽기"
A Lively ‘Museum of Street Food’ I went to Gwangjang Market mostly because everyone kept telling me I had to go at least once while visiting Seoul. And yeah… the place is honestly chaos. The second you walk in, there’s food everywhere. Pancakes frying, steam coming out of giant noodle pots, people squeezing past each
The Best Food Near Gwangjang Market in Seoul 더 읽기"