Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

303.7M 0 2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7.

Eun&Jeong Myeongdong Dakgalbi (은앤정명동닭갈비)

307.6M 166 2024-03-11

2FL, 19, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-1988

Situated on Myeongdong Street, Eun&Jeong Myeongdong Dakgalbi specializes in dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken). They have a variety of menu options such as spicy stir-fried chicken and cheese and stir-fried chicken with garlic and soy sauce, so patrons can choose according to their preferences. In addition, rice cakes, sweet potatoes, noodles, and fried rice can be cooked together for a richer experience. In addition, customers have the option to other delectable dishes including budae jjigae (sausage jjigae), makguksu (buckwheat noodles), and samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup).

Myth Jokbal Myeongdong (미쓰족발명동)

310.2M 87 2024-03-08

21, Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-8799

This restaurant specializes in Jokbal (Braised pigs' feet) and Bossam (Napa wraps with pork), both of which are served with vegetable wraps and salad. Jokbal (Braised pigs’ feet) is prepared by braising pigs' feet in spiced stock, a process that removes excess fat, enhances the flavor, and gives the meat a chewier texture. Each order of Jokbal (Braised pigs' feet) is accompanied by Kongnamulkimchiguk (Bean sprout and kimchi soup), to which Kalguksumyeon (Noodles) are added. For those who find the dishes too spicy, the restaurant offers a self-serve Jumeokbap (Riceball), featuring laver flakes, pickled radish, and mayonnaise to cool the palate.

PALSAIK Samgyeopsal Myeongdong(팔색삼겹살 명동)

310.2M 98 2020-10-30

2F, 21, Myeongdong, 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-8292

It provides eight different flavors of pork belly. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul.

Gugus - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구구스 롯데 명동점)

310.5M 0 2024-04-23

11, Namdaemun-ro 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gobong Samgyetang (고봉삼계탕)

314.8M 79 2024-03-12

2FL, 21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-2300

Situated on Myeongdong Street, Gobong Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), which is made with plenty of invigorating Korean herbs. Patrons have the option to other delectable dishes such as dak juk (chicken porridge), jjimdak (braised chicken), and smoked duck.

Chicken678 Myeongdong(치킨678 명동)

314.8M 155 2020-10-30

21, Myeongdong, 7st, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-6780

A chicken specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The most famous menu is crispy fried chicken. A Korean fusion-style chicken restaurant.

OPPADAK Myeongdong(오븐에빠진닭 명동)

314.8M 147 2020-10-30

1F, Myeongdong, Art, Noubeau, Centum, 21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-5892

A chicken specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant that serves grilled chicken dishes. The most famous menu is crispy baked chicken.

Wonjo namsan Wangdonkkaseu - Myeongdong Branch (원조남산왕돈까스 명동)

314.8M 101 2021-03-22

21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-319-0120

A place that sells pork cutlet, one of the must-have dishes, after visiting N Seoul Tower in Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is jumbo sized pork cutlet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Yakiniku Myeongdong X Poongmi (야끼니꾸명동풍미)

314.8M 130 2021-03-19

21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-2233

A place frequented by not only Koreans but also by many foreigners as a representative restaurant serving delicious food in Myeong-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is rib eye steak. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

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