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Songpa, SeoulRestaurants

Garak Market sashimi shop: 70,000-won live platter to go, Narae Susan

Narae Susan is a sashimi shop at Garak Market in Songpa, Seoul, located in Unit 48 on the first floor of the Garak Mall sales building. A premium live mixed sashimi platter (70,000 won) was reserved ahead and packed for takeout with name tags on each cut, a free serving of abalone sashimi and a yellow cooler bag. The thick-cut slices and the careful packing both satisfied, so Narae Susan is the pick for sashimi takeout at Garak Market.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Gangseo, SeoulBars

Magok Station whisky bar in Seoul, solo sherry vs peat: The Malt Magok

The Malt Magok is a casual single malt whisky and cocktail bar on the 2nd floor of Hillstate Eco Magok Station, right outside Exit 3 of Magok Station in Gangseo, Seoul. Visiting alone, the writer ordered the one-person fruit and cheese platter with the cocktails Pretty Conti and Love Affair, then compared Edradour 10 Year, Signatory Caol Ila 2013 and Ardbeg Corryvreckan one after another with the owner's guidance. Tasting sherry and peat side by side gave a clear answer: smoky peated whisky is the writer's style.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Gangnam, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Men's see-through dandy cut, down perm at Gangnam hair salon Koara

Koara Haircare Gangnam is a hair salon on the B1 floor of A Tower on Teheran-ro, 30 seconds from Exit 12 of Gangnam Station in Seoul. A men's see-through dandy cut combined with a side-hair down perm and volume magic straightening tamed curly hair that kept flaring out at the sides, leaving the fringe light enough to show a little forehead and the sides pressed down naturally. Koara Haircare Gangnam is worth a visit if you want a men's cut that looks tidy without any fussy morning styling.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Dongjak, SeoulBars

Sadang bar course for two with Wando flounder sashimi: Jindallae Silbi

Jindallae Silbi Sadang Branch is a samchon-kase (uncle's course) bar-restaurant on the second floor of the Sadang-dong 1 food alley near Sadang Station Exit 9 in Dongjak, Seoul. Two people ordered the 15-dish Jindallae course for 78,000 won and ate through four rounds — 8 Korean dishes, 3 seafood dishes including 4kg Wando flounder sashimi, 3 fried dishes and spicy fish stew — with cola and makgeolli bringing the bill to 91,000 won. Portions were generous and every dish landed well, so Jindallae Silbi is an easy pick for a team dinner in Sadang.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Jongno, SeoulRestaurants

Anguk Station fusion restaurant: rolled lasagna & omija ade, Concasse

Concasse Anguk is a Korean-Western fusion restaurant in an alley across from the Constitutional Court, near Anguk Station in Jongno, Seoul. Arriving alone just after the lunch rush, the writer ordered lajanya (rolled fresh-pasta lasagna, 23,000 won) and omija ade (Korean schisandra berry soda, 5,000 won); the fresh pasta was rolled into coils, with ragu, bechamel and cheese melting together. The heavy lajanya and the deep, tart omija ade made a refreshing pair.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Gwanak, SeoulRestaurants

₩100,000 dinner omakase near Seoul National Univ. Station: Sushi Ryeo

Sushi Ryeo is an omakase restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Yeongin MC Building by Exit 5 of Seoul National University Station in Gwanak, Seoul. The ₩100,000 dinner course ran from chawanmushi through five tsumami, eleven pieces of sushi, kaisendon, tempura and inaniwa udon, and rather than swapping out the horse mackerel sushi, the chef suggested trying it as it came. Between the course and the detailed parking guidance, Sushi Ryeo is worth booking for dinner at least once.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Seongdong, SeoulRestaurants

Thai curry restaurant in Seongsu: crispy pork jowl at Thanon55

Thanon55 is a Thai curry and rice-noodle restaurant on Ttukseom-ro 9-gil near Seongsu Station in Seoul. The bestselling mu thod curry (S ₩16,000) arrives with fried pork jowl and white rice, and the pad thai came with plump, fresh shrimp. At Thanon55 the pork jowl is crisp outside and juicy inside, and paired with the creamy curry it hits a golden balance.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Gangnam, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Gangnam facial spa with a 60-minute Aqua Botox Care: Eoseuni Spa

Eoseuni Spa Massage Gangnam Main Branch is a facial and body spa on Dosan-daero 19-gil in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The 60-minute Aqua Botox Care Facial ran from a foam enzyme step to a soothing cream massage, then a mask and basic skincare finish, and the most memorable part was how the therapist found and released tight spots on the back without being asked. For anyone who wants facial care and real rest in one visit, this 60-minute treatment fits.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Seodaemun, SeoulHair & beauty salons

Seodaemun hair salon men's regular perm with medium curls: Lian Hair

Lian Hair Myeongji University Branch 2 is a hair salon near Myeongji University in Seodaemun, Seoul, at 45 Geobukgol-ro, 2nd floor. The husband had a cut plus a regular perm and a down perm for medium-thickness curls, while his wife had her long hair trimmed, the couple taking the first slot of the day side by side for a visit of about 1.5 to 2 hours. Lian Hair is worth a look if you want a men's perm with curls that aren't overdone and side hair that lies flat and neat.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Songpa, SeoulCafés

Jamsil console rental café with cave rooms and hot dogs: One Play

One Play Jamsil Branch is a multi-use café on Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil between Jamsil-saenae Station and Sports Complex Station in Songpa, Seoul, where manga, board games, OTT streaming and rental game consoles all sit under one roof. At One Play Jamsil Branch we rented a Nintendo Switch to play in a cave-like "togul" room and ordered a hot dog and chicken nuggets by tapping the NFC tag. One hour plus a basic drink costs 7,000 won with PlayStation, Nintendo and OTT included at no extra charge, which makes it an easy indoor date for two.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Jung-gu, SeoulBars

Euljiro 3-ga bar with gambas and Suntory highballs: Another Level

Another Level is a food-focused bar in Euljiro 3-ga, Seoul, one minute on foot from Exit 10 of Euljiro 3-ga Station, with indoor seating and a rooftop city view on the 4th floor. Gambas cost 20,000 won, focaccia dough pepperoni pan pizza 19,000 won and arugula cream pasta 18,000 won, paired with a 10,000 won Suntory highball, and all three dishes came in generous portions. Another Level is a solid pick for after-work meetups or dates when you want dinner and drinks in one stop.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored
Yangcheon, SeoulRestaurants

Late-night pizza until 2am near Yeomchang Station, Seoul: Eopija

Eopija is a late-night pizza bar in Yangcheon, Seoul, right by Yeomchang Station and the Wolchon public parking lot in Mok 2-dong, open until 2am. Arriving after 10pm, we ordered Set A (29,900 won) — half an arugula and cheese pizza with cheese tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), salad and nachos on one tray — plus a non-alcoholic mojito, and the portion was plenty for two. If you want somewhere to keep talking into the small hours, Eopija is the answer.

Written Sep 15, 2026Sponsored