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Hanok Stays, Jeolla Tables, Jeju Shops

Writes about meals, shops, stays, and small outings in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Jeolla, and Jeju. · Writes about: Restaurants · Hair & beauty salons · Shopping · Stays · Things to do

PlaceSeongdong, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Sangwangsimni salon: wavy-root straightening + layered cut, Oreudeubi

Oreudeubi Sangwangsimni Station Branch (오르드비 상왕십리역점) is a two-person hair studio in the Centras shopping complex near Sangwangsimni Station in Seongdong, Seoul. Five months after her last root straightening, the writer had her strongly wavy, semi-curly regrowth straightened at the roots and got a layered cut, and the pre-service questionnaire, 1:1 care from a single designer and the massage-chair shampoo station stood out most. Verdict: Oreudeubi is a salon where even very shy people can comfortably get semi-curly hair tamed and a layered cut.

Written May 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Giheung hanok BBQ for five: beef short rib & emperor cut, Dongbaek

Dongbaek Hanokjip Charcoal Grill Butcher Restaurant is a beef butcher BBQ restaurant in a standalone hanok building on Eondong-ro in Dongbaek, Giheung-gu, Yongin. A family of five grilled a fresh beef short rib platter (79,000 won) and a marinated emperor cut platter (73,000 won) over charcoal for dinner, then finished with doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles). Dongbaek Hanokjip suits families who want the natural nutty flavor of beef and lightly seasoned marinades at a reasonable price.

Written Jul 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYongin, GyeonggiRestaurants

Yongin katsu spot's loin katsu with wasabi and pink salt: Myeonsikdang

Myeonsikdang Suji Government Office branch is a Japanese restaurant serving ramen, soba, udon, rice bowls and katsu in a back alley by Sujigucheong Station (Shinbundang Line) in Yongin, Gyeonggi. Two diners shared the handmade loin katsu with mini curry rice set (13,800 won) and the cold soba with 2 pieces of mozzarella cheese katsu set (14,400 won), and liked the crispy loin katsu, the icy cold soba, the spacious dining room and the bar-style solo seats. Myeonsikdang is a solid pick for a solo lunch or a shared Japanese meal for two.

Written Jul 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceHwaseong, GyeonggiRestaurants

Gyukatsu restaurant in Dongtan: 3-person grill set and curry at Hurato

Hurato Sikdang Dongtan Lake Commo (후라토식당 동탄레이크꼬모점) is a Japanese-style gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) restaurant on the 2nd floor of Songdong-gil in the Lake Commo shopping complex, near Namdongtan Lake Park in Dongtan, Hwaseong. The writer arrived at 5 pm, when break time ends, ordered the gyukatsu 3-person set with an added side curry, and seared the cutlets to their preferred doneness on the personal mini grill at each table. With a crisp coating, juicy beef and a curry that cuts the richness, Hurato Sikdang is a solid pick for a Dongtan Lake Park date or a family meal out.

Written Jul 12, 2026Sponsored
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