Seonggyungwan Gamjatang (성균관감자탕)

7.5Km 2021-03-19

37, Changgyeonggung-ro 29-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-2170

Experience gamjatang (pork back-bone stew), one of Korea’s representative stews. The best menu at this restaurant is pork back-bone hot pot. This is a Korean cuisine located in Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul.

Insa-dong (인사동)

7.5Km 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.

ABC-Mart - Cheonho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 천호점)

7.5Km 2024-04-18

7, Cheonho-daero 157-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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Yakinoyuki - Gil-dong Branch (아키노유키 길동)

7.5Km 2021-03-29

50-7, Olympic-ro 70-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-488-6923

It is a Japanese pub serving a variety of dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled patagonian toothfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

Isu Jokbal (이수족발)

7.6Km 2021-03-29

42, Bangbaecheon-ro 4-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-534-0303

A place that serves Jokbal (pig’s feet) using Korean pork. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Yutaro (유타로)

7.6Km 2021-03-29

56-6, Olympic-ro 70-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-478-6999

It is a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant frequented by many gourmets. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is instant noodles.

Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

7.6Km 2024-12-04

1 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

Hottracks - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 광화문점)

7.6Km 2024-04-23

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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European Christmas Market (유러피언 크리스마스 마켓)

7.6Km 2024-12-03

B1 Samseongyo-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2241-6381

European Christmas Market aims to exchange and promote cultural values with international visitors and local residents by celebrating Christmas according to its area of origin, Europe. Visitors can experience European Christmas through food, music, performances, and other enjoyable events.

Unyong Ddukbaegi Spagetti (우뇽뚝배기스파게티)

7.6Km 2021-03-29

10, Seodal-ro 10-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-816-6338

Ddukbaegi cream pasta is popular. The best menu at this restaurant is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

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