Hanilkwan 한일관 – Korean Food Based On Royal Cuisine. The Bulgogi And Goldongban (Bibimbap) Are Some Of The Best
Feature - Review, Food - Korean, Overseas - Seoul
September 22, 2017
Hanilkwan was a surprise find for me, though it already has a reputation of serving quality traditional Korean course meals. If you want authenticity, look this way. The restaurant sometimes known as Han Il Kwan 한일관 or 韓一館, is one of the oldest of its kind in Seoul, having been established since 1939. Let’s start with the credentials. It has been patronised by numerous famous figures including but not limited to the late Korean presidents Syngman Rhee, Park Chung Hee, and Roh Moo Hyun, as well as former Korean president Lee Myung Bak. Hanilkwan has also been featured......
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Sinseon Seolleongtang 神仙雪濃湯 – Popular Ox-Bone Soup In Myeongdong Seoul, Opens 24/7
Sinseon Seolleongtang 神仙雪濃湯 specialises in the traditional Korean breakfast dish of ox-bone soup. Not considered common in my part of the world though, and its popularity got me intrigued enough. The restaurant which is in operations since 1981, is a chain with multiple locations all across Korea and...
Oppadak – Korean “Fried” Chicken That Is Baked. Chimaek For Supper At Myeongdong, Seoul
Oppa Dak Chicken Restaurant 오븐에빠진닭 may be known serve up the classic Korean dish of Chimaek – Korean Fried chicken and beer, but there is more to its name. The name “Oppa Dak” is actually the short variation for “Oven eh Bbajeen” Chicken 오븐에 빠진 닭”- chicken that...
Street Churros 스트릿 츄러스 – Popular Churros Cafe With Churro Fries And Salted Cheese Latte At Itaewon, Seoul
Spanish churros were (once upon a time) very IN in Korea, appearing in long or tear-dropped shapes, glazed in chocolates, or served in soft-serves and desserts. Street Churros 스트릿 츄러스is a one of the most popular dessert spots in Seoul, located in the Itaewon area. For tourists, Itaewon...
Baekmidang 百味堂 – Popular Organic Milk Soft Serve In Seoul. Smooth & Pure Tasting
Being a soft serve lover, I had to give Baekmidang (백미당, 百味堂) a go, known for its Soft Milk and Soy-Milk Ice Cream. The signature Baekmidang Soft Milk Ice Cream (3,500 Won) is said to be made using 1A grade organic milk, from cows grown in a non-chemical...
Noryangjin Fish Market – One Of Korea’s Largest Seafood Markets, Freshest Seafood & Live Octopus Sashimi In Seoul
I was urged to visit Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market many times, because it is one of the most famous ‘attractions’ in Seoul, where you can experience the buzz of the market and fresh seafood. Also known as Noryangjin Fish Market, the market was first opened in 1927, where...
Anthracite Coffee Roasters – Must-Visit Industrial Chic Cafe At Itaewon Seoul. Got The *Feels*
While Seoul is famous for its countless coffee chains, it is the indie cafes with character and soul that leave the strongest impressions. Anthracite Coffee Roasters at Itaewon is one of those cafes *with the feels*. Both its exterior and interior with industrial-chic vibes were charming (and instagrammable),...
LINE Friends Flagship Store & Café – The Largest LINE Store In The World At Itaewon, Seoul
This is the largest LINE Friends store in the world, located right at Itaewon, Seoul. You may have been to LINE Friends store at Garosu-gil or Myeongdong, but this 3-storeys high outlet at Itaewon takes the cake. (Click PLAY for video highlights of LINE Friends Flagship Store &...
Coffeesmith – Gorgeous Space With Great Vibes, Coffee Place To People-Watch At Garosugil Seoul
I must have spent a long while people-watching at the popular Korean cafe Coffeesmith 커피스미스 가로수길점, which is full-on in terms of vibes. The flagship store is located at Gangnam-gu in the middle of Garosugil Sinsadong, and many use this spot to meet up with friends or take...
10 Must-Go Breakfast Places At 10 Asian Cities. Plus 99% OFF Travel Price To One Of These Destinations. WHERE?
Maybe I am biased, but some of the best food places around the world are in Asia, may it be Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Penang, Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta, Shanghai, or Taipei. Here are 10 Must-Go Breakfast Places at 10 Asian cities. Have You Checked Them Off Your Bucket List?...
Innisfree Café – Korean Beauty Café With Lee Min Ho VR Experience, At Myeongdong Seoul
Talk about Innisfree, and some of my friends will sing praises of its beauty products, face masks and cosmetic products. So an Innisfree Café will naturally (pun not intended) make them excited about its offerings. I must say that Innisfree has been quite consistent with their branding and...
Geumgang Bogeul Bogeul – 40-Year Old Restaurant Specialising In Seokkeo Jjigae (Squid Stew) At Myeongdong Seoul
During travels, taking the alternative route may lead you to hidden corners and the whole-in-the-wall food shops that is worth every bit of that discovery. While Myeongdong is known for its touristy shopping, street food and shops selling all types of facial shops, it is a land of...
Korean Street Toast – Fluffy Egg Toast With Cabbage And That Special Sauce
Travelers to Korea rave about their street food all the time – the Tteokbokki, Odeng, Hotteok and the likes. The one other ‘Korean Street Food’ that has captured the attention, is the unassuming Korean Street Toast 계란 토스트. (Click PLAY for the video of the making of a...
Mukshidonna 먹쉬돈나 – Tasty Tteokbokki In An Army Stew Pot In Seoul, Also At Pasir Ris Singapore
For those looking for one the best Army Stew in Seoul, Mukshidonna 먹쉬돈나 in Myeongdong, is simply known as Mukshi Myeongdong now. While Mukshidonna is commonly known to serve delicious Budae Jjigae, they have branded themselves as a “Toppoki” restaurant. Their most popular outlet is at Samcheong Dong....
Common Ground Korea – Instagrammable Container Market With Food & Shopping For Youths In Seoul
Common Ground 커먼그라운드 is Korea’s first pop-up area built with shipping containers, and you may be first attracted by the large containers in that particular shade of blue. Well, making this a literal Instagram and OOTD heaven. (Click PLAY for video highlights of Common Ground.) The market is...