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A Quiet Counter in Seongdong

Writes about neighbourhood restaurants in Seoul, one quiet meal at a time. · Writes about: Restaurants · Cafés

PlaceEunpyeong, SeoulCafés

6,000 won shaved ice to go at Ward Coffee, an Eunpyeong café

Ward Coffee Gusan Station Branch is a dessert café at 129 Seooreung-ro in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, a short walk from Gusan Station. The writer ordered shaved ice, deli manju (small custard-filled cakes) and an iced Americano at the kiosk for takeout, and staff asked how long the trip home would take before adding an ice pack, so the shaved ice never melted. At 6,000 won the shaved ice was generous enough to share, making Ward Coffee Gusan Station Branch an Eunpyeong café worth a return visit.

Written Sep 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Ilwon-dong tonkatsu restaurant with cold soba set: Sioldon Ilwon

Sioldon Ilwon Branch is an aged tonkatsu restaurant in Ilwon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, a short walk from Samsung Seoul Hospital. For a late breakfast the writer ordered the mixed katsu set (loin and tenderloin) with extra cheese katsu and cold soba, and the tenderloin's faintly pink cross-section and batter that stayed crisp to the last bite stood out. With parking right in front, Sioldon Ilwon Branch is an easy meal before or after a hospital appointment.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
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