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Woo Lae Oak (우래옥)

7.1Km    2024-03-07

62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2265-0151

Woo Lae Oak is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant established in 1949. Its signature dish is the Pyeongyang naengmyeon, known for their clean and light broth. Alongside the onmyeon (warm noodles), they also serve bulgogi, which complements the warm broth perfectly. The restaurant is renowned to the extent that customers often line up to dine, and it was selected for the Michelin Guide 2023.

Ojang-dong Hamheung Naengmyeon (오장동 함흥냉면)

Ojang-dong Hamheung Naengmyeon (오장동 함흥냉면)

7.1Km    2024-02-22

108 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Ojang-dong Hamheung Naengmyeon originated when grandma Han Hyesun, who migrated from Hamgyeongnam-do to Seoul during the Korean War, began selling Hamheung-style "nongma guksu (starch noodles)," eventually naming it Hamheung naengmyeon (Hamheung cold buckwheat noodles). Its signature dish, bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), features chewy noodles infused with a tangy-sweet seasoning, showcasing the expertise behind its preparation. Alongside the flavorful broth served as a base, the menu also includes variations like hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), mul laengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), suyuk (boiled pork slices) and mandu.

Rawrow - Kwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로우로우 광장시장)

Rawrow - Kwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로우로우 광장시장)

7.1Km    2024-04-19

Store #239, Gwangjang Market, 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

7.2Km    2021-12-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1861

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium Street, Shoes Market, and other markets totalling to approximately 14,000 shops. Nearby attractions include modern high-story buildings as well as Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Unhyeongung Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong, merging traditions, modernism, culture, and markets alike.

Thought to be at the heart of Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream is located in the dense cultural area of Seoul where various press networks, organizations, bookstores and other major corporations are situated. Walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream is a famous activity for tourists. Also, the area is the venue for the Seoul Lantern Festival every winter. Keeping its traditional scene including narrow alleys, old-fashioned hanok buildings and various stores still fully intact, the tourist zone has enough fun places for sightseeing as well as tasty restaurants in every corner for a more enjoyable visit.

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)

7.2Km    2025-01-13

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be 600 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. The tree stands 19m in x_height, and has six separate trunks sprawling in all directions. It is the biggest and the oldest in Korea. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.

Mosu (모수)

Mosu (모수)

7.2Km    2024-02-22

45 Itaewon-ro 55ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Mosu is a fine dining that creatively reinterprets seasonal Korean ingredients into refined course meals. It offers both lunch and dinner courses and operates on a reservation-only basis, which can be made through its website. Selected in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, it provides a pleasant space where guests can enjoy high-quality cuisine.

Miga Halmae (미가할매)

7.2Km    2021-03-29

374, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-888-6940

It is one of the 27 traditional restaurants featured in Korean gourmet programs. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled Korean beef sirloin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul.

Sura Hanu (수라한우)

7.2Km    2021-07-28

364, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3663-3500

Sura Haru specalizes in Hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), a traditional Korean course meal. The restaurant blends the beauty of traditional hanok with modern design elements for a beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant also features a banquet hall and separate smaller dining rooms for events and gatherings of all types from business to family meetings.

Obok Dakhanmari - Euljiro Branch(오복닭한마리 을지로)

Obok Dakhanmari - Euljiro Branch(오복닭한마리 을지로)

7.2Km    2021-04-15

32-3, Eulji-ro, 27-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2285-4578

This is a Korean cuisine located in Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul. It sells boiled chicken in clear broth. The best menu at this restaurant is noodle soup with chicken.

Paraboot - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파라부트 한남)

Paraboot - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파라부트 한남)

7.2Km    2024-04-23

228-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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