Small Mirror, Seoul Cafes, Restaurants and Beauty — Pocket Mirror Muse

Jamsil lash salon for a pre-vacation C-curl black tint: Salon de Van

Salon de Van (살롱드반) is a reservation-only lash perm salon right in front of Bangi Station in Songpa, Seoul. Before a summer vacation, the writer got a black tinting lash lift at Salon de Van, and the owner chose a natural C curl rather than a J curl to suit uneven eyes and droopy outer corners. The black tinting lash lift took about 50 minutes and left clearly defined eyes even without makeup, making it a very satisfying visit.

Written Jul 17, 2026Sponsored

PlaceGangnam, SeoulCafés

Yeoksam Station café open 9am weekends: Dunkel vs Balance, Mini Male

Mini Male Coffee Roaster Yeoksam Branch is a specialty roastery café near Exits 4 and 6 of Yeoksam Station in Gangnam, Seoul, and it opens at 9am even on weekends. A group of three split iced americanos between the Dunkel and Balance beans and tried the signature Helsinki Latte with tiramisu. The Helsinki Latte's milk was so rich and smooth that even someone who rarely drinks lattes loved it.

Written Aug 9, 2026Sponsored

PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Gangnam Western dining with brisket perilla pasta: Corbani Seolleung

Corbani Seolleung is a two-floor Western dining restaurant on Eonju-ro 94-gil in Gangnam, Seoul, between Seolleung and Seonjeongneung stations. On a weekday evening visit, a second-floor window seat came with chadol deulkkae pasta (beef brisket and perilla seed pasta) and seafood tomato pasta, plus warm focaccia and refillable handmade pickles. Corbani Seolleung suits first dates, date nights and lunch get-togethers alike.

Written Aug 13, 2026Sponsored