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PlaceJung-gu, SeoulBars

Euljiro pub for foam lovers: 30-second Foam Foam draft, Eulsam Hof

Eulsam Hof Euljiro Main Branch is a beer pub in the Euljiro 3-ga alleys of Jung-gu, Seoul, pouring Cass and Red Rock draft beer four ways depending on the amount of foam. The writer, a foam lover, downed the Foam Foam (폼폼) draft, which must be finished within 30 seconds, then had a foamless Taktak (탁탁) beer and a sausage plate, all in 30 minutes. For foam fans who want their preference respected, Eulsam Hof is a great Euljiro beer pub for a short, satisfying stop after work.

Written Oct 13, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulCafés

Dog-friendly Children's Grand Park café for all-day work: Wonz Coffee

Wonz Coffee (Children's Grand Park Main Branch) is a dog-friendly brunch café in Gwangjin, Seoul, about a 10-minute walk from Guui Station and across from Children's Grand Park. To work until evening, the writer added ₩500 to a sourdough brunch set for an Americano, chose one of 4 beans with the shot and water served separately, and later added a scone. With Americano and cold brew refills and sourdough as good as a bakery's, Wonz Coffee is a great café to settle into and work all day.

Written Jun 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulBars

Jonggak Monday pub: margherita pizza, Stella and cake at Sudowonui

Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo (수도원의 비밀 저장고) is a monastery-themed dining pub on the first basement level of a food alley in Jonggak, Seoul, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Jonggak Station. On a Monday evening second round, the writer had margherita pizza with Stella beer and finished with cake. Sudowonui Bimil Jeojanggo carries its monastery concept from the interior through to the menu, and its margherita rivals a dedicated pizzeria's, making it a very satisfying second-round pizza-and-beer bar in Jonggak.

Written Jun 23, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Jonggak jokbal spot with Yeosu mustard kimchi: Yeonnam Jokbal 1987

Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch is a jokbal (braised pork trotter) restaurant near Exit 4 of Jonggak Station in Jongno, Seoul, with group tables for about 8 and partitions between tables. On a second visit with a friend visiting Seoul, the writer ordered the fried jokbal and the Yeosu cockle & potato pancake, and also enjoyed side dishes like Yeosu-style mustard leaf kimchi and bean sprout soup. Even as a fan of classic jokbal, the writer would reorder the fried jokbal at Yeonnam Jokbal 1987 Jonggak Branch.

Written Jun 22, 2026Sponsored
PlaceNowon, SeoulRestaurants

Sanggye Station Korean restaurant: solo soju after a workout, Somunnan

Somunnan Gamjatang Sanggye Branch (소문난감자탕 상계점) is a gamjatang (pork bone stew) restaurant near Sanggye Station in Nowon, Seoul, and the second directly run branch of a popular gamjatang restaurant in Junggye-dong. The blogger Jimmy stopped by alone after a workout, ordered the deluxe-size pork bone soup and a plate of sundae (Korean blood sausage), and the rich perilla seed broth led him to add a bottle of soju. With big portions and a friendly owner, Somunnan Gamjatang Sanggye Branch is a good spot near Sanggye Station for eating alone with a drink.

Written Jun 24, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeocho, SeoulCafés

Café with group seats in Sinnonhyeon for a 5 PM study break: Selecto

Selecto Coffee Sinnonhyeon Branch 24 Auto Brew Cafe is a 24-hour café near Exit 1 of Sinnonhyeon Station in Seocho, Seoul, staffed during the day and unmanned at night. Tired of studying only at home, the writer visited Selecto Coffee around 5 PM, ordered two coffees and a sandwich, and checked out the group seats, study seats and copy-and-print corner. Selecto Coffee Sinnonhyeon Branch works well for both studying and group meetups, and its coffee and sandwiches beat expectations.

Written Jun 28, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSongpa, SeoulCafés

Jamsil café for studying: ₩1,900 americano, free decaf, Young Coffee

Young Coffee Jamsil Trizium is a dessert café in Songpa, Seoul, between Samjeon Station and Jamsil Saenae Station, where an americano costs ₩1,900 and you can choose your beans and switch to decaf for free. The writer came to Jamsil for ID photos, stopped in to study and work, and had cold brew, decaf coffee, 5 red bean hodu-gwaja (walnut cakes) and a salt bread. With cheap coffee and a cool, spacious room, Young Coffee Jamsil Trizium was a satisfying study and laptop café in Jamsil Saenae.

Written Jul 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Post-workout burger in Jonggak: extra-patty Classic at Reel Burger

Reel Burger Gwanghwamun is a handmade burger shop on the ground floor of Shilla Stay, between Jonggak Station and Gwanghwamun Station in Jongno, Seoul. After a workout, the writer ordered a Classic Burger with an extra patty for protein and the El Taco Burger, the menu item consulted on the TV show Gwajang Malgo Sajanghaja (과장말고 사장하자), with a bottled Heineken. At Reel Burger, start with the Classic Burger on a first visit, and pick the El Taco Burger for something different.

Written Jul 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulRestaurants

Konkuk Univ. donburi: solo salmon bowl & sweat-inducing katsu, Hekbap

Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a rice bowl–focused Japanese restaurant on the 2nd floor of a building on Neungdong-ro in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, near Konkuk Univ. Station. Eating alone at 5pm, the writer ordered the Hekbap salmon bowl, which beat the versions at proper izakayas, and the new spicy pork cutlet (katsu), hot enough to bead sweat on the chin yet deliciously spicy. With roomy seating and a phone stand at every seat, Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is an easy place to eat solo near Konkuk Univ.

Written Jul 1, 2026Sponsored
PlaceSeongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Taco dinner in Seongsu-dong, Seoul: 3F seats and one to go, Morimoly

Morimoly is a taco restaurant on Seongsuil-ro 3-gil in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, about a 5-minute walk from Seoulsup Station. The writer arrived around 6 PM, ate the signature Morimoly taco (rice inside a gimbugak, or fried seaweed chip, shell) on the 3rd floor, then ordered one more to eat at home. The Morimoly taco was satisfying both in the restaurant and as takeout, but check whether Morimoly is open during the July 10-23 pop-up store period.

Written Jul 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulCafés

Jongno 3-ga bakery: 2 loaf breads chewy without butter, Munhwa Bakery

Munhwa Bakery (문화제빵) is a takeout-only bakery on Donhwamun-ro near Exit 7 of Jongno 3-ga Station in Jongno, Seoul, that sells only bread baked that day and reportedly donates whatever is left over. After a meal in Gwanghwamun, the writer bought both of Munhwa Bakery's loaf breads for the first time, ate them with a Mega Coffee, and loved how the chewy, mild bread tore softly along its layers. If you like plain, simple breads, Munhwa Bakery's loaf bread is well worth adding to your bag alongside the writer's favourite garlic bread.

Written Jul 16, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGangnam, SeoulRestaurants

Post-run solo tonkatsu near Samsung Seoul Hospital with Asahi: Sioldon

Sioldon Irwon Branch (시올돈 일원점) is a 72-hour aged tonkatsu restaurant in Irwon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, near Samsung Seoul Hospital. After a run, the writer ate alone at Sioldon Irwon Branch and ordered the mixed katsu (sirloin and tenderloin) with cold soba and an Asahi beer; the deep, special-cut-like meaty flavor and the standout tenderloin made the strongest impression. Sioldon Irwon Branch may not be the number one tonkatsu in Seoul, but it is worth recommending if you want tonkatsu that is different and full of character.

Written Oct 5, 2026Sponsored