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PlaceJung-gu, SeoulBars

Euljiro 3-ga Chinese bar for mala hotpot & peanut dip: Baegyeonhonghwa

Baegyeonhonghwa Euljiro Main Branch is a Hong Kong-style Chinese bar on the 2nd floor of a building in an alley off Chungmuro 5-gil, near Euljiro 3-ga Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. The signature skewer mala hotpot for 2, with extra beef and Chinese glass noodles, came in a half white broth, half mala broth pot, and the peanut-flavored dipping sauce and softly lit Chinese-style interior stood out most. Baegyeonhonghwa is a strong pick for a date or a second round of drinks in Euljiro when you want both atmosphere and good food.

Written May 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulThings to do

Tassel parasol picnic rental in Mangwon, bear bubbles | Picnic List

Picnic List Mangwon is a picnic gear rental shop at 1 Mangwon-ro in Mapo, Seoul, right in front of the Mangwon Hangang Park entrance. A group of friends rented a parasol, wood table and backrest chair combo set from Picnic List Mangwon, plus four extras: a large mat, an embossed mat, bubbles and a mirror. They picnicked for 4 hours on delivered dakgangjeong (sweet crispy fried chicken) and gimbap (seaweed rice roll). For a pretty picnic in the shade of a tasseled parasol without carrying any gear, Picnic List Mangwon makes it easy.

Written May 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulCafés

Gwanghwamun specialty café: Guji Bisala & cheesecake, Center Coffee

Center Coffee Gwanghwamun (센터커피 광화문점) is a specialty coffee and dessert café on basement level 1 of 136 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul. The writer and a friend ordered the Ethiopia Guji Bisala selection, a mugwort latte and a cookies and cream cheesecake. They were impressed by the curation card with bean details and by the coffee's balance of jasmine, honey and mandarin. Verdict: near Gwanghwamun, City Hall Station and Cheonggyecheon, Center Coffee Gwanghwamun is a great spot for specialty coffee and dessert in one stop.

Written May 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceYeongdeungpo, SeoulRestaurants

Yeouido IFC tteokbokki bar: broth-dunked fritters for 2, Hyeonseonine

Hyeonseonine Premium IFC Mall Branch (현선이네 프리미엄) is a tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) snack bar on B2 of IFC Mall in Yeouido, Seoul, connected directly to Yeouido Station. On a fine-weather day, two of us shared the Hyeonseonine Set of tteokbokki, assorted fritters, chalsundae (Korean blood sausage) and mini gimbap (seaweed rice rolls) at medium spice; the medium was still quietly spicy, and the fritters dunked in the tteokbokki broth were the highlight. Hyeonseonine Premium is a good pick for a filling Korean snack lunch for two near IFC Mall or The Hyundai Seoul.

Written May 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeocho, SeoulRestaurants

Seocho chicken noodle shop: no-capsaicin stir-fried noodles, Yujinok

Yujinok Gangnam is a chicken noodle restaurant on basement level 1 of the Deobil Prime building on Gangnam-daero in Seocho, Seoul. The writer ordered three dishes at Yujinok Gangnam: basic chicken noodles in a dried pollock and clam broth, sin bokkeum dak guksu (spicy stir-fried chicken noodles) tossed in a cast-iron wok for a smoky flavor, and tangpadak (fried chicken in a glutinous rice batter). Quick to arrive yet filling, Yujinok Gangnam is worth recommending for a Gangnam Station office lunch or a hangover meal.

Written May 21, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Seongsu men's hair salon: thin-hair volume cut + down perm, M2B Hair

M2B Hair (엠투비헤어) is a men's hair salon on Dongil-ro in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, where the Konkuk University, Seongsu and Hwayang-dong areas meet. The writer had a cut and a section-by-section down perm from Director Hyeonseo at M2B Hair, tailored to thin hair and side hair that puffs out, and found the building's parking tower and private shampoo room easy to use. For men who want to tame shaggy hair and add volume, M2B Hair left the writer satisfied enough to promise a return visit.

Written May 25, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDongdaemun, SeoulBars

Sinseoldong Station pub: octopus bossam and fried squid at Buo Sanghoe

Buo Sanghoe (부오상회) is a Korean pub near Sinseoldong Station in Dongdaemun, Seoul, open until 3 a.m. At Buo Sanghoe we ordered the popular pairing of octopus bossam samhap (octopus with boiled pork wraps and kimchi) and handmade fried squid; the herbal bossam was tender with no porky smell, and the fried squid was crisp outside and soft inside, both perfect with a drink. For hearty late-night bar food in Sinseoldong followed by a walk along Seongbukcheon Stream, Buo Sanghoe is just right.

Written May 26, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeocho, SeoulRestaurants

Yangjae buckwheat noodle spot: boiled pork noodle wraps, Seonbawi

Seonbawi Memil Jangteo Yangjae Branch (선바위메밀장터) is a makguksu (buckwheat noodle) restaurant on Gangnam-daero 18-gil in Seocho, Seoul, near Yangjae Citizens' Forest, known for noodles made with 100% buckwheat. At Seonbawi Memil Jangteo we ordered perilla oil makguksu, pollack hoe makguksu (with marinated raw pollack) and pollack hoe suyuk (boiled pork with pollack hoe), wrapped the suyuk in the noodles 'yukssam guksu' style, and poured dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth over the perilla oil makguksu to change up the flavor. With parking in front of the building and mild, non-spicy flavors, Seonbawi Memil Jangteo is a solid lunch pick for eating out with your parents.

Written May 31, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulCafés

Gangnam Station rooftop café, sunset & berry ade: Selected Nicks

Selected Nicks is a large tiramisu café near Gangnam Station in Seoul, spread over five levels from B1 to the rooftop and about a 5-minute walk from Exits 3 and 1. On a weekend visit with a friend, the writer picked up a choco banana tiramisu, an americano and a berry ade on 1F, then ate them on the Selected Nicks rooftop as the sun set. For jazz, tiramisu and open sky in the middle of Gangnam Station, the Selected Nicks rooftop is a great fit.

Written Jun 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulRestaurants

Hapjeong Thai restaurant lunch for 3 friends, ₩48,000: Saeng Augustine

Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is a Thai and Asian restaurant on the first basement floor of Mecenatpolis at Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. Three friends ordered Vietnamese pho, nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice) and Thai chili noodles for lunch at ₩48,000 in total, and the portions were enough to fill three adults. With 3 hours 30 minutes of free parking and a direct walk from Hapjeong Station, Saeng Augustine Hapjeong Branch is an easy choice for a group lunch.

Written Jun 3, 2026Sponsored
PlaceDongdaemun, SeoulRestaurants

Galbitang restaurant in Hwigyeong-dong, first spicy bowl: Hoegi Wang

Hoegi Wang Galbitang (회기왕갈비탕) is a Korean restaurant specializing in galbitang (beef short rib soup) in Hwigyeong-dong, Dongdaemun, Seoul, near Hoegi Station and Kyung Hee University. Over lunch, the first-ever spicy galbitang tasted like yukgaejang (spicy beef soup) but more refreshing, while the Wongi Hoebok galbitang came in a clear broth with a subtle medicinal-herb aroma and tender meat that slid off the bone. With parking in front, group seating and self-serve rice refills, Hoegi Wang Galbitang suits anyone looking for a hearty lunch near Hoegi Station.

Written Jun 5, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangbuk, SeoulCafés

Sugar-free dessert café in Mia-sageori: apricot crumble to go, Dangara

Dangara Gwajajeom (당가라과자점) is a sugar-free, flour-free dessert café near Mia-sageori Station in Gangbuk, Seoul, with a small goods shop, Dangara Japhwajeom, in the basement. The writer ordered a ttangmoban (Thai-style watermelon juice), black sesame cheesecake, classic and yellow cheese butter bars and an apricot crumble at the kiosk to take out, and was happy with the individual wrapping, the dense, fudgy butter bars and the apricot crumble's bright fruit flavor. Dangara Gwajajeom is worth recommending to anyone who watches their sugar but doesn't want to give up dessert.

Written Jun 8, 2026Sponsored