Songgaok, a Gopchang Place in Gyodae
There is a place in Gyodae that does gopchang (grilled beef intestines) really well, so I went along. The thing is, the shop is in a basement, so even when you know where it is it is hard to find. The entrance…
There is a place in Gyodae that does gopchang (grilled beef intestines) really well, so I went along. The thing is, the shop is in a basement, so even when you know where it is it is hard to find. The entrance…
Jangkkobang, the kimchi jjigae place in Seocho, isn’t the easiest spot to eat at on your own, so I’d never made it there — but an acquaintance came to visit, and I finally got my chance. It’s…
I feel like I go to Barolo in Yeonnam-dong really often, and I suspect I’ll keep going just as often. There aren’t many places like it. Today’s wine I don’t know much about wine, so I …
Dumpling Jin is a mandu (dumpling) specialist in Hongdae. A place like this in Hongdae? I thought, but when I looked it up it turned out they have been open for quite a long time. Here it is They only seat yo…
Maybe it’s because of Sung Si-kyung? The line at Jinyeong Myeonok is so long that actually getting to eat there isn’t easy. But I got lucky this day and made it in. Jinyeong Myeonok It’s in …
I heard Baekkyung Distillery was running a pop-up in Yeouido, so I went to take a look. The vibe The bottles You could buy every type they make, and on this day they even had the distilled spirits. Bottles l…
Millean was featured on You Quiz on the Block, the popular Korean TV show, and its flan was such a hit that the queue got long. I was curious as well, but I couldn’t be bothered to stand in line, so I ne…
Essence is one of the few authentic French restaurants left in Korea. These days everyone seems to have moved on to contemporary cuisine. The place Nice atmosphere. Inside Very tidy. Everybody does the inter…
I’d walked past interact cafe so many times — I end up in this neighbourhood a lot. It’s on the second floor, so I had no idea what the inside looked like, but that wasn’t really the point: &…
Nodeulgang This is a place I had wanted to try for ages, and I finally got to go thanks to a junior colleague who came over from the States. These days even getting to a good restaurant is no easy thing. Side…
I had a get-together in Pangyo, so I dropped by. Wonjo Buanjib A perfectly decent Korean BBQ chain. Our table Prices are reasonable. Inside The meat These days the meat is great wherever you go. It makes …
Tardemah is a well-known bakery in the Magok area. The place Pretty flashy, isn’t it. The bread’s all gone.. I turned up late, so there wasn’t much left. What was left The staff were selli…