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PlaceCheonan, ChungnamRestaurants

Seongjeong-dong chicken stew to take home, rice in the broth: Sottture

Sottture Dakdoritang (솥뚜레 닭도리탕) is a dakdoritang (Korean spicy braised chicken stew) restaurant across from Lotte Mart in Seongjeong-dong, Cheonan. The writer picked up the 2-3 person dakdoritang during the lunchtime discount, simmered it once more at home, and was happy with the rich broth, generous portion and neat packaging. Verdict: Sottture Dakdoritang is a good-value lunch takeout that easily feeds two, with leftover broth to mix rice into.

Written Apr 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulCafés

Namdaemun Market peanut bread shop: not-too-sweet buns at home, Daesin

Daesin Ttangkong-ppang Namdaemun Market branch (대신땅콩빵) is a peanut bread (ttangkong-ppang, small peanut-filled buns) shop in the Namdaemun Market food alley in Jung-gu, Seoul, near Hoehyeon Station Exit 5. Drawn in by the smell of buns baking out front, the writer took home a box of 80 peanut buns for 10,000 won and shared them with his wife. The buns were lightly crisp outside, moist inside, nutty and not too sweet. If you like mellow, nutty snacks, Daesin Ttangkong-ppang is worth a stop in Namdaemun Market.

Written Nov 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul Station baguette shop, warm choco baguette, cold cream: Dance

Dance Dance Dance Seoul Station is a sandwich and baguette shop on basement level 3 of Grand Central at Seoul Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. The writer took a 12,900 won chocolate baguette home to share with his wife, and the chocolate tofu cream cheese, made with 100% cacao powder, barely tasted of tofu. The contrast of warm baguette and cold cream stood out, making the Dance Dance Dance chocolate baguette an easy pick for chocolate lovers.

Written Nov 12, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheonan, ChungnamCafés

Solo café in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan: Valrhona latte at Black Hood Coffee

Black Hood Coffee (블랙후드커피) is a hand-drip café with a black exterior in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, behind Shinsegae Department Store near the bus terminal. The writer visited Black Hood Coffee alone, ordered a Valrhona latte and a choco ball fresh cream cake, and enjoyed the quiet, sunlit interior, the subtle coffee aroma and a cake that beat expectations. For a quiet solo coffee and dessert in Sinbu-dong, Black Hood Coffee is worth a visit.

Written Apr 29, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheonan, ChungnamRestaurants

Cheonan burger shop takeout: avocado vs signature, Downtown Burger

Downtown Burger Shinsegae Department Store Cheonan-Asan is a handmade burger restaurant on the 4th floor of Building B at Shinsegae Department Store in Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, near the CGV. On a weekend, the writer took home an Avocado Burger and the signature Downtown Burger: the Avocado Burger was soft and rich, while the Downtown Burger was a classic handmade burger built around a thick patty. Pick the Downtown Burger when you want something filling, and the Avocado Burger when you want something lighter.

Written Apr 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheonan, ChungnamRestaurants

Repeat-order pizza in Cheonan: basil tomato mascarpone, Clap Pizza

Clap Pizza Cheonan-Asan Shinsegae is a pizza restaurant on the 4th floor of Building B at Shinsegae Department Store in Sinbu-dong, Cheonan, right next to the CGV cinema. On a second visit, the writer ordered the same basil tomato mascarpone pizza to take home, and the dough didn't go soggy, so it held up well as takeout. Clap Pizza Cheonan-Asan Shinsegae is a reliably tasty spot for an easy, light lunch.

Written Apr 30, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSuwon, GyeonggiRestaurants

Solo tonkatsu by Suwon Station: cheese katsu, soba & Coke Zero, Gohobi

Gohobi Katsu (고호비카츠) is a Japanese-style tonkatsu restaurant near the Rodeo Street area by Suwon Station in Suwon, Gyeonggi. On a quiet weekday off-peak visit, the blogger ate alone and ordered the Combo B Katsu Set, which pairs cheese katsu with tenderloin katsu, plus cold soba and a Coke Zero. The blogger praised the crispy coating, generous cheese and comfortable counter seating. Gohobi Katsu is a solid pick for a filling solo tonkatsu meal near Suwon Station without feeling awkward.

Written May 19, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Seoul Station sandwich shop, egg mayo baguette & rice financier: Dance

Dance Dance Dance Seoul Station is a sandwich shop on the third basement floor (B3) of Grand Central, near Exit 4 of Seoul Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. The blogger took home an egg mayo baguette sandwich, an iced Americano and a macadamia rice financier with the set discount, and the crisp baguette, generous egg mayo and subtle strawberry jam kept their sweet-and-salty balance even after the trip home. Verdict: Dance Dance Dance Seoul Station is a great place to grab a simple but filling breakfast or brunch to go at Seoul Station.

Written May 18, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheonan, ChungnamRestaurants

Solo-friendly noodle spot in Cheonan: perilla bibim and suyuk, Geuni

Geuni Sikdang Pyeongyang Naengmyeon is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodle) restaurant in a residential area of Dujeong-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan. On a solo lunch visit, the writer ordered the bibim naengmyeon loaded with perilla oil and a tasting plate of hanwoo suyuk (boiled Korean beef), and the nutty perilla oil and spicy sauce paired well with the tender beef. With its mild flavors and a room that is easy to eat in alone, Geuni Sikdang is a solid choice for a naengmyeon lunch in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan.

Written Jun 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceCheonan, ChungnamHair & beauty salons

Solo 90-min Thai massage package in Cheonan Sinbuldang: Rutai

Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch is a Thai and aroma massage shop in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, near the Sinbuldang food alley. An office worker with rock-hard neck and shoulders went alone for the 90-minute package of foot bath, Thai massage, back aroma treatment and Thai-style stretching, and found the aroma treatment and stretching especially satisfying. Rutai Massage Cheonan Sinbuldang Branch works well for a solo break and as a couples massage date to come back to later.

Written Jun 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceAsan, ChungnamCafés

Tangjeong brunch café date: basil shrimp pasta, When You Bite

When You Bite (웬유바이트) is a brunch café in Tangjeong-myeon, Asan, South Chungcheong Province. On a weekend visit with his girlfriend, the writer ordered the basil shrimp pasta and the 100-hour jambon-beurre (ham and butter baguette sandwich) made with house-made ham. The basil shrimp pasta had a rich basil aroma without feeling greasy, and the low-salt jambon-beurre wasn't salty at all. When You Bite is a Tangjeong brunch date spot with a cozy atmosphere and food that delivers.

Written Jun 23, 2026Sponsored
ProductMuni insaiteu(jeoja)Books & stationery

Semiconductor stock book for beginners on HBM, EUV and the supercycle

Minimum Semiconductor Knowledge for Successful Investing (성공 투자를 위한 최소한의 반도체 지식) is an introductory book for investors in semiconductor stocks. The reviewer had put off investing because chip jargon felt too difficult, and through Minimum Semiconductor Knowledge for Successful Investing came to understand HBM, EUV and CoWoS, the difference between memory and non-memory chips, the links between Korean and US semiconductor companies, and how the semiconductor supercycle works. Because it covers what investors need rather than engineering detail, Minimum Semiconductor Knowledge for Successful Investing is an easy, low-pressure read for anyone studying the chip industry for the first time.

Written Jun 29, 2026Product provided