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PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Euljiro snack bar spicy combo to go with a canned beer: Hyeonseoni-ne

Hyeonseoni-ne Cheonggye Instant Branch is a street-cart-style snack bar tucked in an alley near Euljiro-1-ga Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. After a workout and a walk along Cheonggyecheon stream, the writer took the Hyeonseoni Combo Set (tteokbokki, fried snacks, sundae, gimbap, fish cakes) home in spicy flavor to eat with a can of beer, and dipping the fried snacks into the tteokbokki sauce was the best part. The spicy option is quite hot, so those sensitive to spice should choose mild or medium instead.

Written Sep 8, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJungnang, SeoulRestaurants

Jungnang fried chicken, crisp even cold: Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong

Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong is a market fried chicken shop at the entrance to Myeonmok Market in Jungnang, Seoul, a short walk from Exit 3 of Sagajeong Station. A large spicy dakgangjeong (Korean fried chicken bites) came to 17,000 won on a rainy day, and it still had a nutty, cracker-like crunch hours after takeout, with the batter, frying and sauce-tossing all done in view of the counter. If you prefer market-style dakgangjeong to franchise chicken, Pyeongjeong Dakgangjeong is worth a generous order to go.

Written Sep 2, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJongno, SeoulRestaurants

Solo makgeolli with kimchi and meat mandu in Jongno 3-ga: Jongga Mandu

Jongga Mandu is a handmade dumpling restaurant near Jongno 3-ga Station in Jongno, Seoul, where the grandmother owner shapes dumplings on site. Celebrating a job application pass alone with a glass of makgeolli (rice wine), the writer ordered bibim kalguksu (spicy cold noodles) with fried dumplings plus half-and-half steamed dumplings of kimchi and meat, and the freshly fried dumplings stayed crisp enough that the edges felt sturdy as a handle. Rich in flavor but light in volume, it's the kind of dumpling place you can easily finish solo.

Written Sep 7, 2026Sponsored
PlaceJung-gu, SeoulRestaurants

Euljiro ramen restaurant with chashu topping and draft beer: Mentsuru

Mentsuru Euljiro Branch is a ramen restaurant in Jung-gu, Seoul, about 247m from Exit 9 of Euljiro3(sam)-ga Station. On a weekday visit at 3pm, the soy-sauce-based shoyu ramen came with an extra chashu topping, served alongside chicken karaage and Japanese draft beer, and the thin, springy noodles and freshly fried karaage stood out. Mentsuru runs with no break time and has bar seating, so solo dining in Euljiro feels easy.

Written Sep 6, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulRestaurants

Gwangjin Japanese restaurant spicy cutlet: Hekbap Konkuk Main

Hekbap Konkuk University Main Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Gwangjin, Seoul, serving rice bowls, pork cutlets, and udon. On a return visit, I had spicy pork cutlet and the meat-loaded rice bowl set, complete with cheese rice cakes, karaage, and mini udon. Verdict: a filling pick for a solo meal near Konkuk University.

Written Sep 10, 2026Sponsored
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