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Mabongrim Halmeonijip (마복림할머니집)

Mabongrim Halmeonijip (마복림할머니집)

5.0Km    2024-03-07

5, Dasan-ro 35-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-8930

Mabongrim Halmeonijip specializes in instant tteokbokki. The spicy and flavorful tteokbokki with gochujang sauce is their signature dish. It is served in a hot pot, it can be customized with rice cakes, fish cakes, extra ramyeon noodles, mandu, and other various ingredients. The restaurant is so famous that it is said to be the original restaurant of tteokbokki, and has been featured in several TV programs.

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

5.1Km    2022-10-25

10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Sindang-dongTteokbokki Town started in the late '70s, although the alley did not become famous until the '80s. At that time, each restaurant had its own DJ booth, with the image of the "cool DJ" who played the music becoming a symbol of Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. In addition, this period also marked the prime time of high school baseball where students would crowd the streets on days when Duksoo Commercial High School and Sunrin Commercial High School (now Sunrin Internet High School) played against one another. Although these high school students have aged, they continue to visit the area, reliving their youth and continuing to indulge in the specialty tteokbokki.

However, some claim the history of this alley began in the 1950s. The owner of Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki restaurant says tteokbokki was being sold as early as 1953 as the area used to be home to Donga Theater and she sold tteokbokki, corn and potatoes to those visiting the theater. At first, tteokbokki was simply made with gochujang (red chili paste) but as time went by, cooks decided the dish could be more than just a snack. By adding ingredients like eggs, cellophane noodles, fish cakes, instant noodles and more recently squid, prawn and cheese, tteokbokki can be made more delicious and turns this beloved snack into a full meal.

I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki (아이러브신당동떡볶이)

I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki (아이러브신당동떡볶이)

5.1Km    2024-03-07

50, Toegye-ro 76-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-7872

Situated in Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town, I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki is a famous tteokbokki restaurant. Tteokbokki is a typical Korean street food, consisting of rice cakes made with flour or rice flour and stir-fried in red chili paste. The rice cakes are simmered in a broth with seasonings, along with fish cakes, vegetables, boiled eggs, mandu, and other ingredients. The best thing is that the dish can be customized with various ingredients such as cheese, ramyeon noodles, chewy noodles, and ham. Leftover broth can be fried with rice for a satisfying meal.

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan (스테이 패스포트 신당 료칸)

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan (스테이 패스포트 신당 료칸)

5.1Km    2025-04-24

33 Nangye-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan offers a four major room types: "Goyo" and "Sohyang," designed for two who seek privacy and relaxation away from the busy city life; "Pungryu," accommodating up to four people, perfect for family guests or a group of friends; and "Pungyo,"  designed to offer utmost relaxation.  

Homeplus - Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 잠실)

Homeplus - Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 잠실)

5.1Km    2024-04-18

16, Olympic-ro 35ga-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Homeplus Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스잠실)

Olive Young - Homeplus Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스잠실)

5.1Km    2024-04-18

16, Olympic-ro 35ga-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Black Yak - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 양재)

5.1Km    2024-04-18

201, Baumoe-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

5.1Km    2024-03-12

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2800

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea's first domed gymnasium and opened in 1963. It was renovated in 2015 to become what it is today. It is famous for hosting the Korean Professional Volleyball League during the winter months. The gymnasium also boasts a variety of athletic competitions, cultural performances, and events. Nearby are Jangchungdan Park, Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park, which are all worth exploring. 

Itaewon Shopping Street (이태원 쇼핑거리)

Itaewon Shopping Street (이태원 쇼핑거리)

5.1Km    2025-03-29

Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7319

Itaewon Shopping Street is a 1.4-kilometer-long road located near Itaewon Station. There is an enormous variety of shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants lined along both sides of the street. As the neighborhood has a reputation as a mini melting pot in Seoul where languages other than Korean are widely spoken, it is one of the most visited places by international visitors. It has become a gateway for many international visitors to receive services and information on basic tourist needs such as accommodations, shopping, tourist attractions, and more.

Montmartre Park (몽마르뜨공원)

5.1Km    2024-03-20

59 Banpo-daero 37-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6860

Montmartre Park, situated above Seorae Village, earns its name due to the significant number of French residents in the vicinity. This small park exudes an atmosphere of art and romance, fitting its namesake. Adorned with poems and sculptures contributed by French poets and artists, the park also features busts depicting renowned figures like Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso. Towards the park's conclusion, Nue Bridge connects it to the Seoripul Neighborhood Park.