Introducing restaurants and cafés loved by both locals and travelers in Korea.
Euljiro changed. Narrow alleys. Old buildings. New things rose between them. Coffee aroma instead of factory noise. Sleek lights next to faded signs. People called it “Hipjiro.” I went there too. Five Euljiro cafes. Places I remember. These are some of the best cafes in Seoul for a unique vibe. 1. Coffee Hanyakbang Euljiro 2-ga … Read more
Gangnam. Always overflowing with people. Streets with no room to stand. Even more cafes. Choosing one is a task. A photograph. A record of the moment. There are places I seek out for this. Four worth remembering. 1. Something About Coffee (썸띵어바웃커피) Somewhere between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station. Not hard to find. Three floors. … Read more
Seongsu-dong. Factories turn into cafes. Old alleys breathe new life. Here, too, there is kimbap. I went looking for good kimbap. This is the record Matdeuri Banchan. Seongsu-dong 1-ga 706 It opens at five in the morning. A banchan shop. Side dishes. No kimbap sign. I open the door. The owner, a kind face, is … Read more
Gangnam. A place teeming with people, day and night. Restaurants are just as numerous. Finding the real gems in this flood isn’t easy. This is a story of restaurants a Gangnam local trusts, the ones I return to. Cheonggan Makguksu: A steadfast choice, summer or winter On the second floor of the Hongwoo Building near … Read more
Cheonggyecheon Stream. The water still flows. People walk beside it. The wind blows. I was hungry. These are the places my feet found. This is the record. 1. Cafe Onion, Gwangjang Market Branch Gwangjang Market. Cafe Onion was there, inside. Cheonggyecheon-ro 215, 1st floor. Jongno 5-ga. A market corner. To the left of the CU … Read more
Jeju. The wind blows. The stone walls are low. The journey is long, and sometimes a meal must be simple. Kimbap. In Jeju, kimbap is that kind of food. Not fancy, but filling. I ventured off the tourist path to find kimbap joints frequented by locals, or those just quietly holding their ground. This is … Read more
Seoul. A grey city. Here, I search for real food. Food without meat. What my body wants. This is my journey to find the best vegan and vegetarian-friendly spots in Seoul. Sinyongsan. Hi Thai Between Yongsan Station and Sinyongsan Station. Beside Ginkgo Road. Next to Travertine Cafe. Summer was approaching. Hot outside. I went in. … Read more