I kept hearing here and there that Seongsu-dong was the up-and-coming neighbourhood, but the location was awkward and I never made it over. Seochon is awkwardly located too and nothing there really calls to me…
Bar hoppers tend to hit several bars in a single evening, and this was one of those nights. A famous bartender from Japan was guesting at Booze, so I stopped by. Snacks Not sure why I took this photo&#…
Coffee Bar K has a branch in Hannam-dong, and I had a bit of free time, so I dropped in. Glass of water The atmosphere is absolutely top-notch. Korea needs a lot more places like this. Daiquiri …
I’m not sure pork really needs aging, but aged-pork places have been popping up all over lately. Hannam Dwaeji is one of them. It’s right in front of the bar Booze. The place The mea…
I’d heard a rumour that a great bakery had opened in Hannam-dong, so I picked up a few things on my way out for drinks. The entrance Like most bakeries these days, the interior is clean and neat….
Merciel could well be called the highlight of a trip to Busan. It’s a place everyone raves about for its amazing view and delicious food. Seoul has plenty of places that cook just as well, but the view w…
The biggest reason I planned a trip to Busan was that a Park Hyatt had opened in Centum City. There aren’t many hotels in Korea worth going out of your way for, so when a place like this opens, you have …
Before heading to Busan I made a list of things I absolutely had to eat, and pork gukbap came out on top. On a local’s recommendation I went to Ssangdungi Gukbap, supposedly the best of them all. …
Since we were here on a trip, we decided to drop by Jagalchi Market, walk the streets of Nampo-dong, and try the ssiat hotteok (seed-stuffed hotteok) too. Jagalchi Market Hmm… it was crowded and …
I took a quick little gourmet trip to Busan. First stop: Hwaguk Banjeom, famous for its ganjjajang. Hwaguk Banjeom It’s close to the station and not hard to find. Cup The pl…
Someone requested pasta near Hongdae, so we went to Trattoria Ciao. It turned out to be a much better place than I expected. Beer Sold at a decent price. We ordered a salad, and it came with a …
Daesungjib is famous for its dogani (beef knee cartilage). They moved recently and the place got bigger and roomier, but the line was still long.. wildly popular. Dongnimmun It’s on the main road…