Jeongdong Theater (국립 정동극장)

3.1Km 2024-06-19

43 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-751-1500

Jeongdong Theater is located along Deoksugung Stone Wall Path and serves as a cultural hub for local citizens. Opened in 1995, Jeongdong Theater is historically significant as it was established to restitute the legacy of Wongaksa, the first modern theater in Korea. Jeongdong Theater features numerous critically-acclaimed productions, such as “Traditional Art Performance,” “Masters Exhibition,” and “Art Frontier,” as well as programs like “Art Stage at Noon” that are geared toward the general public. As a result, Jeongdong Theater has become one of Korea's representative traditional arts performance theaters and was designated as a Seoul Future Heritage in 2015.

The theater successfully held the performance “Miso” in 2010, featuring the traditional musical "Love Songs from Chunhyang," written and created by Jeongdong Theater. The musical attracted many international visitors from all over the world, passing on Korean cultural values and beauty, as well as gaining the attention of critics worldwide. In addition, the theater also produced "The 2nd Story of Miso: Baebijang-jeon," offering a modern interpretation of the fundamental values found in Korea's culture and art.

Good Morning Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (굿모닝안경)

3.1Km 2024-04-22

61, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Samseong Bbalgan Yangnyeom Sutbulgui (삼성 빨간양념 숯불구이)

3.1Km 2020-06-16

37, Namdaemun-ro 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-6449

Samseong Bbalgan Yangnyeomg has been famous for its charcoal-grilled dishes since 1972, and is especially well known for its spicy seasoning made from powdered red pepper, garlic, and ginger. Pork is mixed with the seasoning, giving it the characteristic red color and unique flavor, and then grilled over hot coals. This is the perfect restaurant for spicy food-lovers or those looking for a challenge.
Other dishes include jumulleok (marinated pork) and donggeurangttaeng (batter-fried meatballs). Jumulleok is made by seasoning fresh meat, whereas donggeurangttaeng is made by cutting the frozen meat into small pieces, and then marinating it. Older adults usually prefer jumulleok, while the young prefer donggeurangttaeng.

Dongnimmun Yeongcheon Market (독립문영천시장)

3.1Km 2023-01-17

189-1, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Yeongcheon Market, which was formed in the 1960s near Dongnimmun Gate in Seodaemun-gu, is a marketplace with over 50 years of history and tradition, once famous as one of the largest rice cake wholesale markets in Seoul. It is set up near a residential district, which makes it one of the city's most notable street-style traditional markets that nearby residents frequently visit. The city of Seoul selected the area surrounding 38 Yeongcheonsijang-gil, Seodaemun-gu as the "Future Heritage of July" in 2021.

It is a large-scale traditional market that currently features around 198 stores, and it is well-known for its various foods and snacks such as tteokbokki and twisted donuts sold at about 40% of all shops.

Geudaewain (그대와인)

3.1Km 2021-03-19

52, Eoulmadang-ro, 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6402-7757

Well-known for German white wine. The representative menu is house-made beer. This Korean cuisine is located near Hapjeong Station, Seoul.

Geumseonggwan Najugomtang (금성관나주곰탕)

3.1Km 2021-03-18

29, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-7898

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is Naju beef bone soup. It serves local dishes produced from Naju-si, Jeolla-do.

Orenoramen Main Store (오레노라멘 본점)

3.1Km 2024-02-22

14 Dongmak-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Orenoramen is a popular ramen spot near Hapjeong Station. Their signature dish is the toripaitan ramen (chicken broth ramen), featuring a rich broth made from chicken and chewy noodles. Additionally, their karapaitan ramen (spicy chicken broth ramen), which adds a spicy kick to the flavor, is also a popular choice. Customers can also enjoy additional toppings such as char siu and eggs with their ramen.

Yeolbin (열빈)

3.1Km 2021-03-29

78, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-783-3838

Operating since 1978, this store boasts of a large space. The best menu at this restaurant is noodles with minced meat in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Omokjip Cityhall(오목집 시청)

3.1Km 2020-10-30

38, Namdaemun-ro, 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-6882

A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located near City Hall Station in Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs'' feet. Jokbal (pig's trotter) is a representative food loved by Koreans.

Gyodae Icheungjip Sicheong (교대이층집 시청)

3.1Km 2020-10-30

2F, 38, Namdaemun-ro, 1-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-6882

A barbecue specialty restaurant located near City Hall Station in Seoul. A store famous for flower-shaped pork belly. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

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