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Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

231.68477075029577m    17126     2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

Masan Place (마산집)

Masan Place (마산집)

238.36510961482236m    2651     2021-11-04

22-5, Sejong-daero 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-2415

Masan Place is located in a famous food alley near Seoul City Hall. The restaurant has been in operation for over 40 years, being most well known for their soegogi gukbap (beef rice soup) and modeum jeon (assorted pancakes). The latter comes with pan-fried oysters, seafood, and other ingredients. This dish goes particularly well with alcohol.

Masan Place is known for being frequented visited by Former President Roh Moo-hyun. Since the establishment opened, the same cook has prepared its delicious meals. The restaurant was named after the proprietor from Masan.

Arirang (아리랑)

Arirang (아리랑)

238.23005001709484m    24127     2021-03-29

23, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1342

Arirang offers Korean cuisine with its articulate traditional interior and menus. Most menus are traditionally prepared, along with charcoal grill tables for visitors to cook their own meat. Menus consist of high-grade premium hanu (Korean beef) rib eye, charcoal grilled marinated beef ribs, hot-pot bibimbap, and more.

Lacantina (라칸티나)

Lacantina (라칸티나)

238.7684721644051m    21012     2021-03-29

19, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-2579

The first Italian restaurant in Korea. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is pasta.

Manjok Ohyang Jokbal City Hall (만족오향족발 시청)

240.25597372412142m    120     2024-03-12

134-7, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-4755

Located close to City Hall station, Manjok Ohyang Jokbal specializes in jokbal (braised pigs' feet). The restaurant has been recognized for its quality by being included in the 2023 Michelin Guide. It is recommended to try jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles) and riceballs, which are perfect for pairing with pork feet. Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, and Namdaemun Gate are nearby, so visiting them will enrich one's cultural experience. 

KGC - Seoul City Hall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KGC 서울시청점)

KGC - Seoul City Hall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (KGC 서울시청점)

251.0015894414712m    0     2024-04-22

131, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Dalgaebi (달개비)

263.6264130817315m    15609     2024-03-15

16 Sejong-daero 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-82-2-765-2035, 2068

Dalgaebi is a restaurant specializing in Korean table d'hote, using fresh seasonal ingredients. Its flagship menu is the teukseon sangcharim jeongsik (special set menu), which includes porridge, seasonal dishes, main courses, and desserts. The galbi sangcharim (galbi course), featuring premium Korean beef galbi grilled over charcoal and served with soybean paste jjigae, is also popular. Known for its private dining spaces and upscale ambiance, reservations can be made via phone.

Lotte Duty Free Shop - Main Branch (롯데면세점 (본점))

Lotte Duty Free Shop - Main Branch (롯데면세점 (본점))

265.2928026765242m    170078     2022-10-20

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1688-3020

Lotte Duty Free Shop is located on 9-12F of Lotte Department Store, in the center of Seoul. Lotte Duty Free Shop is a one-stop shopping complex providing shoppers a wide range of products. Lotte Duty Free Shop in Myeong-dong offers luxury brands such as HERMES, LOUIS VUITTON, CHANEL, CARTIER, and others. Also, visitors can enjoy a unique experience of purchasing beauty products using innovative digital technology at the Smart Store on floor 1.

[Directions]
Get off Subway Line 2, Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station, Exits 7 & 8 and walk straight for 50 meters and turn right.

Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul (피에르 가니에르)

265.2928026765242m    14365     2019-12-24

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7181

Internationally renowned as a Michelin three-star chef, Pierre Gagnaire opened his Seoul restaurant, Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul, on October 1, 2008. This is his fourth restaurant following those restaurants in Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. In fact, he was once ranked first among the 100 top chefs in the world. It offers French cuisine featuring innovative and diverse preparation methods with an added artistic touch.

Momoyama (모모야마)

265.2928026765242m    16434     2019-12-17

30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-7031

Momoyama is a Japanese restaurant that serves high quality sushi and kaiseki (tasting menu of small, intricate dishes). In addition, the restaurant features a collection of 80 different types of sake along with a sake somelier. The restaurant is also equipped with several private rooms of varying sizes.