Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (삼성미술관 리움)

3.9Km 2022-12-15

60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2014-6901

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern art works by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the art works on display, since the museum's three buildings were designed by internationally renowned architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas.

MUSEUM 1 houses traditional Korean art, such as calligraphy, paintings, ceramic arts, and metal craftwork, while MUSEUM 2 displays modern and contemporary art by both Korean and international artists.

Ben's Cookies Itaewon(벤스쿠키 이태원)

3.9Km 2021-01-08

203 Itaewon-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-556-3275

It is a store specializing in British handmade cookies directly baked every day. This restaurant's signature menu is cookies. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Usmania (우스마니아)

3.9Km 2017-10-10

34, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7155

Usmania is a Pakistani restaurant located in Itaewon. The restaurant imports all its ingredients from Pakistan (except for its meats and vegetables) in order to make the dishes as authentic as possible. Dishes are cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven used in just about every household in Pakistan.

Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

4.0Km 2023-01-17

196, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7319

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Taj Palace (타지펠리스)

4.0Km 2017-10-28

39, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-5786, +82-2-777-5786

Named after the Taj Mahal, Taj Palace serves authentic Indian dishes prepared by an Indian chef. The restaurant owner hired the Indian chef in hopes of introducing real Indian food to Korean people. Some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant include tandoori (barbecue) dishes, Indian fried rice called "briyani," toasted bread, Indian beverages, and the “set meal."

E-Mart SSG - Dogok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트SSG 도곡)

4.0Km 2024-04-18

57, Eonju-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Cheongchun Theater (청춘극장)

4.0Km 2021-03-29

112-5, Haengdang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2294-6995

It is a restaurant frequented by many celebrities. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled back ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Hwayang Daebak Chiken 1ho (화양대박치킨 1호)

4.0Km 2021-03-29

47, Achasan-ro 29-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-4980

A famous restaurant serving crispy fried sweet and sour chicken (Dak Gangjeong) with delicious sauce. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is Deep-fried and Braised Chicken.

Olive Young - Tower Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 타워팰리스)

4.0Km 2024-04-18

1F SEI Tower, 39, Eonju-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Nodame - Konkuk Univ. Branch (노다메 건대)

4.0Km 2021-03-26

157, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-461-1919

It is a Japanese curry restaurant where you can control the level of spiciness. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is curry.

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