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Gwanak, Seoul

Cafés, restaurants and places in Gwanak, Seoul, written by bloggers who went there.

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Gwanak group fitness gym with Fat Burn and Volume: Fist X

Fist X Seoul National University Entrance is a group fitness space in Gwanak, Seoul, where I joined a coach and team members for a sponsored workout session. The Fat Burn and Volume options made it easy to choose a goal, and exercising together was more fun than working out alone, though the Grey Zone felt extremely intense.

Written Sep 1, 2026Sponsored
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Gwanak café takeout and yellow cheese muffins: Pulse Line Coffee

Pulse Line Coffee is a café on Sharosu-gil near Seoul National University Entrance Station in Gwanak, Seoul. I visited with my two daughters and took home Bareyo, an iced Americano, and muffins; Bareyo was smooth and bright, while the yellow cheese muffin was moist but may feel mild for serious yellow cheese fans.

Written Sep 9, 2026Sponsored
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Gwanak group fitness classes with form coaching: Fist X

Fist X Seoul National University Entrance is a group fitness center in Gwanak, Seoul, where I returned to exercise after about a month away. The 60-minute class combined weights and cardio with hands-on form feedback, though it was not as individually focused as one-on-one personal training.

Written Aug 13, 2026Sponsored
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CrossFit group training in Gwanak, Seoul: Fist X

Fist X Seoul National University Entrance is a group training center a 2–3 minute walk from Exit 5 of Seoul National University Entrance Station in Gwanak, Seoul. As a CrossFit beginner, I tried FAT BURN, VOLUME, and weekend TOTAL classes; they were demanding, but the coach’s form guidance and other members’ encouragement helped me keep up.

Written Sep 2, 2026Sponsored
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Gwanak, Seoul café with crumble pie: Pulse Line Coffee

Pulse Line Coffee is a café near Seoul National University Entrance Station in Gwanak, Seoul. After a meal, the two of us shared a signature crumble pie with two iced Americanos; the crisp topping and dense, soft filling stood out, and the calm seating made conversation easy.

Written Sep 7, 2026Sponsored
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Gwanak café for berry ade and takeaway muffins: Pulse Line Coffee

Pulse Line Coffee is a café on Gwanak-ro 14na-gil near Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul. I had two berry ades with a friend and packed up muffins; the generously spaced seating was comfortable for talking, while the ade was lightly carbonated and the cheese muffin had a moderate cheese flavor.

Written Sep 7, 2026Sponsored
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Gwanak café for brûlée pie and long black: Pulse Line Coffee

Pulse Line Coffee is a café in a side street of Sharosugil, between Seoul National University and Nakseongdae stations in Gwanak, Seoul. I stopped by on a date for a brûlée pie, iced Americano, and iced long black; the filling was like egg tart and paired well with the long black, though the top was less crisp than I expected.

Written Sep 7, 2026Sponsored
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Gwanak café with crème brûlée pie: Pulse Line Coffee

Pulse Line Coffee is a café in Gwanak, Seoul, where I stopped before lunch with my baby and family for coffee and handmade crème brûlée pie. The crisp, soft-centered pie and aromatic Americano stood out, and the quiet shop and kind owner made the visit comfortable.

Written Sep 10, 2026Sponsored
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Gwanak café for herb latte and crumble pie: Pulse Line Coffee

Pulse Line Coffee is a café in a Sha-ro Street alley between Seoul National University Entrance and Nakseongdae stations in Gwanak, Seoul. I visited alone for the signature Pulse-nal Latte and a handmade crumble pie; the lightly sweet, herb-forward latte paired especially well with the sweet pie.

Written Sep 10, 2026Sponsored