Sikbugwan in Apgujeong
Sikbugwan is a shokupan (Japanese-style white bread) specialist opened by a famous chef. The sign It’s right in the middle of Apgujeong, so it’s easy to find. Inside Clean and simple. French toas…
Sikbugwan is a shokupan (Japanese-style white bread) specialist opened by a famous chef. The sign It’s right in the middle of Apgujeong, so it’s easy to find. Inside Clean and simple. French toas…
Gilbert’s Burger is a burger joint in Garosu-gil, and the reviews were decent, so I went to check it out. Front entrance It’s in the basement. Inside Feels like a typical burger place these days….
I went shopping at Daerim Market in Eungam-dong and heard the place is famous for its gamjaguk street. I had no idea a spot like this even existed. A quick search suggested they were all pretty much the same, …
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…