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PlaceJongno, SeoulThings to do

Bukchon perfume workshop: sweet dewberry & 3 Korean scents, Muhwawon

Muhwawon Bukchon Perfume Workshop (무화원 북촌향수공방) is a perfume-making workshop on Yulgok-ro 6-gil in Jongno, Seoul, a 6-minute walk from Anguk Station Exit 4. In the premium 50ml perfume class, the writer took a perfumer's advice and built a sweet perfume from 8 ingredients around dewberry, including three Korean scents: wild grape, osmanthus and hanji (Korean mulberry paper). Muhwawon is a distinctive Bukchon date stop after visiting Changdeokgung Palace or Bukchon Hanok Village.

Written Nov 14, 2026Sponsored
PlaceUijeongbu, GyeonggiRestaurants

Uijeongbu ramen shop: 3 extra ajitamago, doubanjiang mazemen, Aori's

Aori's Whereabouts Unknown Uijeongbu Branch is a Japanese ramen shop on the 2nd floor on Pyeonghwa-ro near Uijeongbu Station, with partitioned single seats that suit solo diners. The writer ordered Aori Ramen (11,000 won) and Mazemen (13,000 won), added 3 ajitamago (soy-marinated soft-boiled eggs) and extra chashu (braised pork), and loaded up on minced garlic and chili oil. Verdict: if you love ajitamago, adding extra eggs at Aori's Whereabouts Unknown Uijeongbu Branch is a must.

Written Nov 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceUijeongbu, GyeonggiCafés

Uijeongbu bakery: Wakppu salt bread ranked, Shine Muscat #1, Byway

Byway Bakers Cheongsa Main Branch is a salt bread and financier bakery on Cheongsa-ro in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi. Having already tried three Wakppu salt bread flavors, the writer took home Byway Bakers' Dubai chocolate salt bread (₩6,500), Shine Muscat Wakppu salt bread (₩7,500) and Shine yogurt mochi (₩4,800). Verdict: the Dubai chocolate salt bread, which is leaving the menu soon, became the writer's top pick, and the Shine Muscat Wakppu salt bread is the best Wakppu the writer has had so far.

Written Nov 11, 2026Sponsored
PlacePocheon, GyeonggiCafés

Pocheon reservoir café for a first family outing: Geurine Oasis

Geurine Oasis (그리네 오아시스) is a large café right in front of Gomori Reservoir in Soheul-eup, Pocheon, close to Gwangneung Arboretum. On the family's first café outing together, the writer ordered three americanos (7,000 won each) and a hot vanilla bean latte (8,000 won) and sat outside gazing at Gomori Reservoir. With roomy seating and a fenced dog run, Geurine Oasis is a good spot for families and dog owners to relax by the water.

Written Nov 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulCafés

Seongsu autumn Greek yogurt café: orange Claire & Granny, Lazy Yogurt

Lazy Yogurt Seongsu is a Greek yogurt dessert café on the first floor of Seongsu Yeonbang Building B, near Exit 3 of Seongsu Station in Seoul. On Halloween, the writer and a friend ordered Lazy Yogurt's signature Claire Single (with extra orange) and the Granny Single, drizzled them with the honey that comes included, and ate at an outside table. The thick, lightly sweetened Greek yogurt was easy to finish, and Lazy Yogurt Seongsu makes a good stop on a cool autumn walk around Seongsu.

Written Nov 4, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Gyukatsu grilling guide in Seongsu, teriyaki striploin: Gyuen Dang

Gyuen Dang Seongsu Main Branch is a gyukatsu (breaded beef cutlet) restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Got Eat building on Yeonmujang 7ga-gil in Seongsu, Seoul, where the cutlets arrive rare and you finish them yourself on a mini grill at the table. Following the grilling guide printed on the table, the writer ate the teriyaki-finished striploin gyukatsu (19,000 won) three ways: grilled plain, dipped in sauce, and finally grilled in Isigny butter. The striploin gyukatsu at Gyuen Dang Seongsu Main Branch was memorably tender and melted in the mouth, and since there is usually a wait, booking ahead is recommended.

Written Nov 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Daejeon pork bone grill at opening, Mom picks hangover soup: Yeonam

Yeonam Charcoal-Grilled Pork Backbone & Gamjatang (연암숯불뼈구이&감자탕) is a Korean restaurant serving charcoal-grilled pork bones and gamjatang (pork bone stew) in Daeheung-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, near Sungsimdang bakery. Arriving right at opening with Mom, the writer ordered the small elvan-stone grilled pork bones (34,000 won) at the less-spicy level with udon noodles and a rice ball, while Mom, warned the heat was Buldak-level, switched to pork bone hangover soup (10,000 won). Even the less-spicy level at Yeonam was hotter than Shin Ramyun, but paired with the mayo rice ball it was well worth enjoying.

Written Oct 31, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeo-gu, DaejeonRestaurants

Medium-spicy octopus stir-fry near Daejeon's Sungsimdang: Chongil

Chongil Nakji (촌길낙지) Tanbang branch is a Korean restaurant specializing in nakji bokkeum (spicy stir-fried small octopus) in Tanbang-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, near Sungsimdang and Lotte Department Store. At Chongil Nakji, the Chongil Mixed Special Stir-fry (52,000 won, serves 3) came at medium spice with a whole octopus, small octopus, beef and scallops, and the meal was finished by mixing the sauce with somyeon noodles and a big bowl of rice. Verdict: the portions were generous enough without extra orders, making Chongil Nakji good value for family meals or get-togethers with friends.

Written Oct 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceUijeongbu, GyeonggiRestaurants

Uijeongbu 86-seat burger restaurant: hot cheese chicken, Mom's Touch

Mom's Touch Uijeongbu Haengbok-ro branch is a burger, chicken and pizza restaurant that fills the entire second floor of the Olive Young building on Uijeongbu's Rodeo Street (Haengbok-ro), with 86 seats. The writer ate Hot Cheese Big Thigh boneless chicken, an Arrabbiata Cheese Burger, cheese sticks and corn salad at Mom's Touch, and especially liked the sweet, salty and spicy cheese-sauced chicken and a cheeseburger that never felt greasy. From solo diners at the single seats to large group gatherings, Mom's Touch on Haengbok-ro is an easy, no-fuss stop in Uijeongbu.

Written Oct 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangbuk, SeoulRestaurants

Suyu Market chicken shop: the 'user guide' 2-day dakgangjeong, Gimssi

Gimssi Chicken Suyu Market Branch is a dakgangjeong (sweet, sticky glazed fried chicken) and fried chicken shop inside Suyu Market in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. A large dakgangjeong (₩17,000) and 4 drumsticks (₩6,000) to go made such a big portion that it was eaten over two days, just as the 'Gimssi Chicken user guide' sign outside the shop suggests. Verdict: Gimssi Chicken Suyu Market Branch suits anyone looking for generous, well-priced market dakgangjeong.

Written Oct 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangbuk, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Fake black dye to match roots on bleached hair in Suyu: Salon de Chae

Salon de Chae Suyu Branch (살롱드채 수유점) is a hair salon in Gangbuk, Seoul, close to Exit 5 of Suyu Station. The writer's bleached hair had grown-out roots with a sharp color difference, so Salon de Chae toned it down to fake black without any extra bleaching and added a clinic treatment. The roots and bleached lengths ended up matching, and the writer's complexion looked brighter. If you want to even out root color without bleaching again, a fake black consultation at Salon de Chae Suyu Branch is worth booking.

Written Oct 15, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Seongsu pasta spot where siblings cleared 3 dishes: Seongsu Darak

Seongsu Darak is an attic-style Western restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Ttukseom-ro 9-gil in Seongdong, Seoul, about an 8-minute walk from Seongsu Station Exit 3. The writer and a younger sibling ordered the brisket perilla pasta, the flat carbonara and the signature side katsu sando at Seongsu Darak, and finished every bite. Seongsu Darak is a good fit for a date or a get-together of 2–4 friends looking for a brunch and pasta restaurant in Seongsu that takes reservations.

Written Oct 8, 2026Sponsored