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Yeonnam-dong Chinese spot: xiaolongbao vs Shanghai at Panda Dim Sum

Panda Dim Sum is a Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor on Donggyo-ro 38an-gil in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, about an 8-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3. On a weekday evening at 7:30 pm, booked through Naver, the writer and her boyfriend had half a Peking duck (₩39,000), xiaolongbao (₩8,000) and crispy yuringi (₩18,500) for ₩65,500 in total, and the xiaolongbao held its own against Shanghai's Lai Lai Xiaolong. With an overall score of 9.0/10, Panda Dim Sum is a great Yeonnam-dong pick for a proper Chinese dinner date.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored

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Yeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Yeouinaru Asian eatery, summer cold chicken noodles: Jeongyun Kitchen

Jeongyun Kitchen is an Asian chicken rice and noodle restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Gongjak Apartment shopping arcade, right by Exit 1 of Yeouinaru Station in Yeouido, Seoul. Just before last order, the blogger tried the new Summer Chicken Cold Noodles (₩13,500), Char Siu Chicken Rice (₩14,500) and cucumber salad (₩5,000); the chilled, springy noodles with chicken and the smoky char siu chicken stood out most. Jeongyun Kitchen is a good fit for a light weekday lunch for Yeouido office workers or a date meal near The Hyundai Seoul.

Written May 28, 2026Sponsored
Jung-gu, DaeguRestaurants

Daegu Korean restaurant: no-wait weekday 11 am squid-pork, Bujasikdang

Banwoldang Bujasikdang (반월당부자식당) is a Korean restaurant in Banwoldang, Jung-gu, Daegu, known for fire-grilled squid and spicy pork stir-fry. Arriving at the 11 am weekday opening meant no wait for the fire-grilled squid-pork stir-fry (oje) for 2 at ₩28,000, ordered at regular spice; the squid was slightly under-seasoned, but the tender pork and smoky sauce stood out. To skip the line at Banwoldang Bujasikdang, go at weekday opening time or book on Naver outside peak hours.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
Yeonsu, IncheonCafés

Songdo filter coffee café: triple berry scoop cake at Standard Square

Standard Square is a white-and-blue specialty coffee and dessert café in World Marc Prugio Complex 1 on Keonbensia-daero in Songdo, Yeonsu, Incheon. The blogger ordered an iced Americano for 5,200 won, a Colombia Agua Linda Chiroso Natural filter coffee for 6,500 won and a triple berry scoop cake for 9,800 won, and the bright, fruity filter coffee balanced the crumble-heavy scoop cake better than expected. Standard Square is more than a pretty face: it is a stylish Songdo café where the coffee and desserts are just as satisfying.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
Cheongju, ChungbukRestaurants

Cheongju handmade burger spot with whole-shrimp burger: Bounce Mood

Bounce Mood Cheongju Main Branch (바운스무드 청주본점) is an American-style handmade burger restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, near Cheongju Terminal and Connect Hyundai. The writer shared a shrimp burger packed with whole shrimp, a bacon cheeseburger, cheese fries swapped in for the set fries and buffalo wings, and especially enjoyed the patty texture and the rich cheese sauce. For a date or a get-together with friends near Cheongju Terminal, Bounce Mood Cheongju Main Branch is a solid choice for handmade burgers.

Written May 27, 2026Sponsored
Seocho, SeoulRestaurants

Gyodae team-dinner Korean BBQ: staff-grilled pork, Yuk Tongryeong

Yuk Tongryeong Gyodae Direct Store (육통령 교대직영점) is a charcoal Korean BBQ restaurant serving black pork and Korean Handon pork near Gyodae Station Exit 14 in Seocho, Seoul. At a company dinner the writer ordered black pork original ogyeopsal (five-layer pork belly, 17,000 won for 2 servings) and Handon pork belly (16,000 won for 2 servings); staff grilled everything to the end and placed two or three pieces on each plate, so the table could focus on conversation, and the naengmyeon (cold noodles), ordered with no expectations, was delicious too. Yuk Tongryeong Gyodae Direct Store is a solid pick for a relaxed team dinner over grilled pork in Gyodae.

Written May 28, 2026Sponsored
Jung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Myeongdong BBQ: Turkish friends' first pork belly, Yuktongnyeong

Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch is a Korean BBQ restaurant in Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul, specializing in black pork ogyeopsal (skin-on pork belly) aged for 15 days with omija (five-flavor berry). The writer brought Turkish friends trying Korean pork belly for the first time, and the three women ate almost 5 servings of Gwanggaeto black pork ogyeopsal, including an extra order, and finished the myeongi namul (pickled wild garlic leaves) after two refills. Verdict: Yuktongnyeong Myeongdong Main Branch is a great choice for showing foreign friends proper Korean pork belly.

Written May 28, 2026Sponsored
Seo-gu, IncheonShopping

Cheongna optician: no-power blue-light glasses by mail, Hwangseonsaeng

Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong Lensme Ruwon City Branch is an optician in a shopping arcade on Gajeong-ro in Ruwon City, Seo-gu, Incheon. An office worker who wears contact lenses had a detailed eye exam at Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong Lensme, ordered non-prescription Tokai blue-light-blocking glasses, had them shipped to a Seoul office and wore them for about 4 days. The verdict: the blue-light glasses from Hwangseonsaeng Angyeong Lensme cut eye fatigue noticeably.

Written May 28, 2026Sponsored
Suwon, GyeonggiThings to do

Solo coin karaoke in Ingye-dong, Suwon, 2 hours: N Street Coin Karaoke

N Street Coin Karaoke is an unmanned coin karaoke room (noraebang) on the 2nd floor of a building in Ingye-dong, Suwon, near Suwon City Hall Station and the Na Hye-seok Street area. The writer went alone on the 2-hour time plan and sang everything from ballads to idol medleys and dance songs, and liked the white interior, clean rooms, chargers, air conditioning and low-echo sound. N Street Coin Karaoke is a tidy Ingye-dong coin karaoke for blowing off steam with a solo session.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
Jeonju, JeonbukRestaurants

Crab restaurant near Jeonju IC for a family trip: Kkotminam Gejang

Jeonju Kkotminam Chonggaknae Gejang (main branch) is a gejang (raw marinated crab) restaurant in Manseong-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, near Jeonju IC, specializing in soy sauce crab and spicy marinated crab. On a family trip to Jeonju, the writer had the 27,000-won-per-person gejang set meal, which brought mild soy sauce crab with no fishy taste, sweet-and-spicy marinated crab and a generous spread of Jeolla-style side dishes. For families who want a proper crab meal in Jeonju beyond bibimbap and bean sprout soup, Jeonju Kkotminam Chonggaknae Gejang is a safe choice.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
Hanam, GyeonggiRestaurants

Stroller-friendly restaurant in Misa, Hanam: lunch with Mom, Bokkeriu

Bokkeriu is a Western restaurant in Misa, Hanam (Gyeonggi), at 102-19 Misadong-ro. The writer visited Bokkeriu on a weekday lunch with her mother, up from Gangneung, and her 7-month-old baby. They ordered the steak set for 2: sourdough and soup, a half salad, shrimp bisque pasta, a 200g Hanwoo (Korean beef) striploin steak, homemade dessert and drinks. With a large parking lot, staff help bringing the stroller in and generous portions, Bokkeriu made a satisfying daytime meal for treating a parent.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
Gangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Gangnam Korean restaurant: Jeolla gochujang pork bowl, 1992 Deopbap

1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli Gangnam Main Branch is a Korean rice bowl and jjageuli (hearty stew) restaurant near Exit 3 of Gangnam Station in Seoul, with a solo-dining zone and group rooms. At a weekend lunch, the writer had a Jeolla-style gochujang pork rice bowl (extra meat, with steamed egg as the side) and naengi doenjang jjageuli (shepherd's purse soybean-paste stew, extra meat), then got yakgwa (honey cookie) for dessert, a disposable mouthwash and a free drink from the review event. For meat lovers eating alone near Gangnam Station, 1992 Deopbap & Jjageuli is worth a visit, and the extra-meat option is a must.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored
Goyang, GyeonggiHair & beauty salons

Ilsan nail salon for damaged nail care and flower nails: Nail & Style

Nail & Style Leplus Ilsan WesternDom Branch is a nail salon on the 2nd floor of Building A at WesternDom in Ilsan, Goyang, that cares for hands and problem toenails as well as nails. The writer arrived with nails that had torn and broken just 2 weeks after her last set; Nail & Style treated them first, then adapted the Nail of the Month to her style with pointed summer nails in three-color magnetic gel and a flower accent. Her verdict: the most satisfying nails she has had recently.

Written May 29, 2026Sponsored

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