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Choedaegamne (최대감네)

834.9M    2024-03-18

12-3 Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-9355

Choedaegamne is a traditional Korean restaurant located in a hanok in Insa-dong, with a garden and a pond, and has been in operation for over 100 years. One of their popular dishes is the sangchu shabu jeongsik (shabu with rice in a cabbage set menu), where vegetables and meat are cooked in a broth and then enjoyed with noodles, served with a small rice ball on lettuce. They also offer a so galbijjim jeongsik (steamed beef ribs set menu) and bulgogi jeongsik (bulgogi set menu), served with lotus leaf rice and soybean paste jjigae. After the meal, guests can enjoy tea in the garden.

Ewha Centennial Hall (이화여고100주년기념관)

Ewha Centennial Hall (이화여고100주년기념관)

834.2M    2024-02-20

26 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Ewha Centennial Hall is a multimedia education center located next to Ewha Girls' High School. Spanning underground and five above-ground floors, it features a gallery, a cafe, music rooms, individual practice rooms, and audio-visual rooms. The Hwaham Hall on the first and second floors is utilized for performances such as musicals and concerts, as well as educational events.

Whixcom [Tax Refund Shop] (휙스컴)

Whixcom [Tax Refund Shop] (휙스컴)

835.5M    2024-04-18

20-1, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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EW Spao - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 스파오 명동)

EW Spao - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 스파오 명동)

835.9M    2024-04-17

15, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Converse - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스명동중앙점)

Converse - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스명동중앙점)

837.4M    2024-07-01

3, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Myeong-dong 3(sam)beon-ga [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST명동3번가)

ABC-Mart - Myeong-dong 3(sam)beon-ga [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST명동3번가)

839.1M    2024-04-17

41, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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57 Myeongdong Hostel [Korea Quality] / 57명동호스텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

57 Myeongdong Hostel [Korea Quality] / 57명동호스텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

840.8M    2024-07-30

57 , Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-8835, +82-10-3262-3503

Located in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, 57 Myeongdong Hostel is easy to remember because its name is the same as its address! Just a 5-minute walk from an airport bus-stop, and a 3-minute walk from Myeongdong metro station, the hostel offers single rooms with ensuite bathrooms, and is popular with single travelers or those on business trips. Breakfast, coffee and tea are provided free, and a mini washing machine can be used without charge. The hostel is close to the Myeongdong shopping district, and is also convenient for nearby tourist attractions. Tourist information and reservation services are provided at the front desk.

Yetmat Seoul Bulgogi (옛맛서울불고기)

840.2M    2024-03-20

57, Myeongdong, 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-3000

Located in Myeongdong, Yetmat Seoul Bulgogi is a Korean restaurant that specializes in Seoul-style bulgogi. It is a thinly sliced, seasoned beef sirloin cooked in a broth with onions, green onions, and mushrooms. The characteristic of this menu is that the bulgogi is mildly flavored and dipped in soybean paste to suit your taste. 

Vegetarian Restaurant Osegyehyang (채식요리전문점 오세계향)

847.1M    2024-03-18

14-5 Insadong 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7171

Osegyehyang is a vegetarian restaurant located in Insa-dong. It specializes in vegetarian cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including noodles, traditional Korean dishes, and specialty items. Some of its popular dishes include maesil tangsuchae (vegan deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), pyogobeoseotmari (rolled shiitake mushrooms), vegan yangnyeom chicken (vegan seasoned fried chicken), tteokbokki, jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), vegan steak, and bulgui ttukbaegi (vegan bulgogi), all prepared without meat but still delicious.

Insa-dong (인사동)

Insa-dong (인사동)

851.8M    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.