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Usmania (우스마니아)

6.4Km    2017-10-10

34, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7155

Usmania is a Pakistani restaurant located in Itaewon. The restaurant imports all its ingredients from Pakistan (except for its meats and vegetables) in order to make the dishes as authentic as possible. Dishes are cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven used in just about every household in Pakistan.

Ben's Cookies Itaewon(벤스쿠키 이태원)

6.4Km    2021-01-08

203 Itaewon-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-556-3275

It is a store specializing in British handmade cookies directly baked every day. This restaurant's signature menu is cookies. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Davich Optical - Bangbae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 방배)

6.4Km    2024-04-23

4, Bangbae-ro 20-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Park Habio Water Kingdom Water Park & Jjimjil Spa (파크하비오 워터킹덤&스파)

6.4Km    2024-11-04

111 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (삼성미술관 리움)

6.4Km    2022-12-15

60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2014-6901

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern art works by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the art works on display, since the museum's three buildings were designed by internationally renowned architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas.

MUSEUM 1 houses traditional Korean art, such as calligraphy, paintings, ceramic arts, and metal craftwork, while MUSEUM 2 displays modern and contemporary art by both Korean and international artists.

Taj Palace (타지펠리스)

6.4Km    2017-10-28

39, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-5786, +82-2-777-5786

Named after the Taj Mahal, Taj Palace serves authentic Indian dishes prepared by an Indian chef. The restaurant owner hired the Indian chef in hopes of introducing real Indian food to Korean people. Some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant include tandoori (barbecue) dishes, Indian fried rice called "briyani," toasted bread, Indian beverages, and the “set meal."

Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

6.4Km    2023-01-17

196, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7319

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Olive Young - Hawangsimni Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 하왕십리점)

6.4Km    2024-06-27

1F, 331, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Naebang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 내방역)

6.4Km    2024-04-22

184, Bangbae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Itaewon Antique Furniture Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)

6.5Km    2024-03-05

Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-5119

Itaewon Antique Furniture Street was formed around the late 1990s, when a group of antique dealerships from Asia, Europe, and North America settled in the district. This 1km-long street is home to antique dealers offering antique sofa, chairs, and tables. Some shops also offer antique decorations, accessories, and clothing. It is a famous shopping district with its own unique ambience from that of Seoul.