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KstarROAD 한류스타거리 (KstarROAD Hallyu Star Road)

1.0Km    2024-03-05

394, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The K-Star ROAD is a place to meet the stories of celebrities who were at the forefront of the K-Wave phenomenon. The road features art toy statues inspired by K-Pop bands, such as SNSD, EXO, and TVXQ, while terminals next to shops help you find the fashion shops and restaurants frequented by celebrities. Moreover, the schools attended by the celebrities, houses in which they used to live, and other spots that capture their stories can also be found on this street.

GlassApgujeong [Tax Refund Shop] (안경 압구정)

GlassApgujeong [Tax Refund Shop] (안경 압구정)

1.0Km    2024-06-27

8, Apgujeong-ro 18-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

1.0Km    2025-01-08

461, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-549-7575

Soon after its opening in 1983, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery moved to Cheongdam-dong, an uncharted territory back in 1988. Ever since, the gallery has played a significant role in turning the region into one of the most representative art places in Korea. The Park Ryu Sook Gallery mainly deals with modern art, and contributes to the development of Korea's modern art scene by recruiting and supporting talented rookies in the field, and by introducing artwork of major modern artists from abroad. Moreover, the gallery works to promote Korean art worldwide by joining major art fairs such as the Chicago, Koln, and Basel art fairs.

Through these and similar activities, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery works to provide the public the invaluable opportunity to enjoy quality artwork, maximize their own creativity, and take a moment out of their hectic lives to indulge in a little self-reflection.

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

1.0Km    2024-04-19

1F, 157, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Bongmilga Gangnam-gu Office Main Store (봉밀가 강남구청점)

Bongmilga Gangnam-gu Office Main Store (봉밀가 강남구청점)

1.1Km    2024-02-27

664 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Bongmilga is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant located near Gangnam-gu Office, also recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its proud features is the meticulous process of boiling the broth for five hours starting from 5 AM. Its signature dish is the Pyeongyang memilguksu (Pyeongyang buckwheat noodles) served cold, and it also offers onmyeon (warm noodles), hanu gomtang (Korean beef bone soup), and other items. Side dishes include memil jeon (buckwheat pancake), Pyongyang mandu, and suyuk (boiled pork slices). Nearby, visitors can explore the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

SADDLER HAUS (새들러하우스)

1.1Km    2024-02-21

B1, 10 Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Saddler Haus is a charming café nestled in the chic Garosu-gil of Sinsa-dong. It is known for its customizable signature waffles, which can be tailored with a variety of flavors like sesame seeds, cheese, and basil. The café offers a seasonal drink named Summer Chocolate, exclusively available from June to November. Other unique beverages such as Saddler spänner and Plum squash are also popular. Owing to the café's cozy size, when seating is at capacity, visitors may be limited to a stay of up to 1 to 1.5 hours.

Ppeokkugi (뻐꾸기)

Ppeokkugi (뻐꾸기)

1.1Km    2021-03-26

4, Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-512-6798

It is a place frequented by a lot of young people. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled beef tripe.

Low Classic - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로우클래식 가로수)

Low Classic - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로우클래식 가로수)

1.1Km    2024-04-23

57, Nonhyeon-ro 159-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Pairing Room (페어링룸)

Pairing Room (페어링룸)

1.1Km    2024-02-01

14 Dosan-daero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The Pairing Room is an Italian restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The exterior of the building is neat and clean with an exotic white tone, and the interior has a high ceiling, creating a cool, open feel. They present a special fusion cuisine that combines Italian cuisine with Korean ingredients such as kimchi, Korean soybeans, and makgeolli (unrefined rice wine). The representative menu items are balsamic scallop and potato puree M, spicy pepper soybean pasta, and truffle paccheri pasta. The restaurant also offers wine recommendations that match the menu item as well as tea and beverages that go well with various desserts. Nearby are Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs (World Cultural Heritage Sites), Jamsil Hangang Park, Cheongdam Fashion Street, and Apgujeong Rodeo Street.

Bridge optical[Korea Quality]/브릿지안경[한국관광 품질인증]

Bridge optical[Korea Quality]/브릿지안경[한국관광 품질인증]

1.1Km    2024-06-25

132 , Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-543-6846

Bridge Optical is an eyewear store handling domestic and foreign brands and designer glasses. The store interior has a youthful, cafe-like feel and customers can freely browse and try on any frame displayed. Price tags are for frames plus 1.6 high index lenses. Bridge has a wide range of designer spectacles and sunglasses, as well as cases and other accessories. The store maintains a blog about new lines and events, so check the blog before visiting the store.