Mama Sugyo in Eungam-dong
As I’ve mentioned before, lately I’ve been wandering off somewhere every weekend. This time I went to Mama Sugyo in Eungam-dong. Because I wanted dumplings.. The view from a park nearby.. I got th…
As I’ve mentioned before, lately I’ve been wandering off somewhere every weekend. This time I went to Mama Sugyo in Eungam-dong. Because I wanted dumplings.. The view from a park nearby.. I got th…
This is Daesung Galbi, a well-known place in Seongsu-dong. The front entrance Well.. it was packed, that’s for sure.. Pork galbi Hmm.. I’m not so sure.. Pork galbi It’s just regular galbi,…
So far I’ve only ever dug into Pyongyang naengmyeon, so I’m just getting started on Hamhung naengmyeon. And if you’re going to start on Hamhung naengmyeon, the obvious move is the most famous…
I guess I should be glad a burger joint has opened on Garosu-gil… Front entrance It’s even open 24 hours and has parking… was there ever a place like this on Garosu-gil? Shake Sweet. Fries …
Met up with some friends at Gangnam Station for a few drinks. The menu looks roughly like this This time we went for the gopchang jeongol (beef intestine hot pot).. Well.. not bad value for money. I do wish …
Obviously Incheon has its great restaurants too; it’s just too far for me to get to. This time I had the time, so I went to try the famous Oribori Someori Gukbap (beef head soup). Front It used to be Or…
Three famous San Francisco bakeries have opened in Korea. Who would have thought? After Mr. Holmes and Tartine, the third one up is b. patisserie, and since it’s in Garosu-gil, it’s easy to get to….
I had a reason to grab a drink near Gangnam Station, so I walked into literally the first place I saw. Brown Chicken It’s near Exit 6 of Gangnam Station. I’d guess there are other branches too, bu…
I went to Haneda Airport and noticed a few new places, so here’s a quick record. Ramen Shinatatsu It’s a spot where famous ramen shops are gathered together, and now there’s one inside the a…
I’d heard that Alain Ducasse had opened a chocolate factory in Nihonbashi, so I went to check it out. Being Nihonbashi, I assumed it would be inside the Mitsukoshi department store, but no, they’ve…
There’s a lunch spot in Hamamatsucho that does pretty brisk business. It’s called Taiki, and it serves tai-meshi. Honestly, Uwajima is tastier and cheaper, but Shimbashi is a bit of a hike… a…
On my way home I felt like I was missing something, so I stopped by the Hitachino Nest Cafe inside the station for a drink. A stylish space… Very nice. A glass of Hitachino Nest Hmm… well… …