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Buddha'sbelly (부다스벨리)

Buddha'sbelly (부다스벨리)

3.2Km    2021-03-29

48, Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-9330

It is one of the best spots for a blind date in Itaewon. It is a Thai food specialty store located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is som tam.

Baba India - Gangnam Branch (바바인디아 (강남역점))

Baba India - Gangnam Branch (바바인디아 (강남역점))

3.2Km    2019-08-31

359, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-521-4588

Baba India is a traditional Indian cuisine restaurant, served by a veteran cook who has over 10 years of working experience in hotels in India. Tandoori chicken, one of the signature dishes, along with 20 other variation of curries, as well as nan, the famous Indian bread, can be found in their menu.

Ave Sports - Samseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아베스포츠 삼성)

Ave Sports - Samseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아베스포츠 삼성)

3.2Km    2024-04-17

B1, 2F Yeseong Bldg., 554, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Seolleung Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 선릉타운)

3.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 411, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Seocho-daero Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초대로)

Olive Young - Seocho-daero Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초대로)

3.3Km    2024-04-17

314, Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

3.3Km    2021-06-22

201, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-590-0500

The National Library of Korea collects and preserves many important documents and books, promoting a culture of appreciation for these cultural heritages. The library was founded on May 28, 1988 in the area of Seocho Park, later expanding to include an annex. The scenery of the park is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing, perfectly suited to the pursuit of knowledge. For further understanding, the library also offers guided tours for those interested in library science. Many materials have also been scanned and are accessible online through the digital library.

Soigné (스와니예)

3.3Km    2019-09-11

46, Banpo-daero 39-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3477-9386

Soigné is chef Lee Jun’s first restaurant featuring creative cuisines of Korean dishes motivated by France, Italy, America and other countries. "Soigné" is named after the French word, meaning "Well-made," or "Well-groomed."

Meal° (Seongsu) (밀도 성수점)

Meal° (Seongsu) (밀도 성수점)

3.3Km    2023-10-23

96, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Meal° (Seongsu) is a bakery located in front of Seongdong-gu Citizens' Sports Center, near Exit 1 of Seoul-forest Station (Suin–Bundang Line). Because the shop has no parking lot, visitors are advised to utilize buses, subways, and other public transportation when visiting. The shop itself is rather small, so it operates on a take-out-only basis. One can, however, opt to have the bread delivered. Signature menus include plain and rich bread, honey rusk, chocolate and honey rusk, cube custard, and strawberry jam bread. Other menus include scones, cube bread with streusel, and sandwiches. Nearby sites include Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Park, Seoulsup Forest, and Ttukseom Recreation Area.

Heukdonga Samseong (흑돈가 삼성)

3.3Km    2024-03-18

14, Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2051-0008

Heukdonga Samseong is a restaurant near COEX that serves Jeju-style dwaeji gui (grilled pork). The pork served here is Jeju heukdwaeji (Jeju black pork), cut into thick slices, charcoal-grilled, and either dipped into myeolchijeot (salted anchovies) or eaten with kkaennip jangajji (pickled perilla leaves). The grilling process drains the excess fat from the meat and imbues it with the scent of charcoal. Other menu items include sodeungsim jumulleok (stir-fried marinated sirloin) and naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

3.3Km    2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).