Thin Glass Nightcap · 6 stories

Thin Glass, Seoul Bars and Cafes

Writes about bars, cafes, and restaurants around Seoul, one evening at a time. · Writes about: Bars · Restaurants · Cafés

PlaceSeocho, SeoulCafés

Reading-and-chat café in Sinnonhyeon: warm coffee & dessert, Selecto

Selecto Coffee Sinnonhyeon Branch 24 Auto Brew Cafe is a café near Sinnonhyeon Station in Seocho, Seoul. At a Selecto Coffee window seat, the writer read a book and talked with a friend over warm coffee and dessert, and lost track of time thanks to the roomy seating and quiet atmosphere. Anyone looking for a spot near Sinnonhyeon Station for solo café time, studying, laptop work or a long conversation should consider Selecto Coffee.

Written Jun 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeocho, SeoulRestaurants

Gangnam Station chicken noodle shop a friend recommended: Yujinok

Yujinok Gangnam (유진옥 강남점) is a Korean restaurant specialising in chicken noodles, located on Gangnam-daero in Seocho, Seoul, near Gangnam Station. On a friend's recommendation, the writer ordered Yujinok Gangnam's signature chicken noodles, the spicy chicken noodles and tangpadak, a side of chicken breast made in the style of tangsuyuk (Korean sweet and sour fried meat), and was satisfied with both the rich chicken broth and the crispy, juicy tangpadak. For a filling but light lunch at Gangnam Station, the chicken noodles and tangpadak combo at Yujinok Gangnam is worth ordering.

Written Jun 11, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Chinese restaurant near City Hall for Yantai draft beer: Huhugwan

Huhugwan is a second-floor Chinese restaurant on Seosomun-ro 11-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul, near City Hall Station. The writer shared fried eggplant, pan-fried dumplings and yurinki (crispy fried chicken in a tangy sauce) over Yantai draft beer, and enjoyed how different the three dishes were in texture and flavor. Huhugwan suits anyone near City Hall Station who wants dinner and drinks in one stop after work.

Written Oct 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Juicy-patty burgers near Seonyudo Station: weekend friend meetup, BAS

BAS Burger Seonyudo is a handmade burger joint near Seonyudo Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. The writer met a friend at BAS Burger Seonyudo on a weekend and was happy with everything: the moist, juicy patty, the soft bun, fries that were crisp outside and fluffy inside, and the clean, tidy room. For a burger with a proper patty near Seonyudo Station, BAS Burger Seonyudo is worth a return visit.

Written Jun 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulBars

Hapjeong Korean bar for kimchi pancake and seafood ramyeon: Bako Jumak

Bako Jumak is a Korean bar styled after an old-time jumak (traditional tavern), between Hapjeong Station and Sangsu Station in Mapo, Seoul. On a friend's recommendation, the writer tried Bako Jumak's signature beef sashimi (yuksasimi), Korean beef tataki, kimchi pancake and seafood ramyeon. The writer liked the soft lighting, well-spaced tables and friendly staff. Verdict: for a Hapjeong night out where atmosphere, food and service all matter, Bako Jumak is worth a return visit.

Written Jul 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul City Hall ramen shop: solo tsukemen and chashu-don, Mentsuru

Mentsuru City Hall Branch is a Japanese ramen and tsukemen restaurant on Seosomun-ro 11-gil, near City Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul. On a hot day with little appetite, the writer ordered tsukemen (dipping noodles) and chashu-don (pork rice bowl) together, and the chewy noodles dipped in rich broth paired well with the salty-savory sauce of the chashu-don. For a solo meal or office lunch near City Hall with a different kind of noodle dish, the tsukemen and chashu-don combo at Mentsuru City Hall Branch is a solid choice.

Written Jul 28, 2026Sponsored
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