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Mongmyeoksanbang (목멱산방)

Mongmyeoksanbang (목멱산방)

6.3Km    2024-03-07

71, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-4790

Situated near Namsan Mountain, Mongmyeoksanbang specializes in bibimbap. Mongmyeok is the ancient name of Namsan Mountain. Bibimbap is a bowl of rice tossed with various vegetables, meat, sesame oil, and red chili paste, making it a nutritionally balanced dish. Their dishes are made with natural seasonings and seasonal herbs gathered from Jirisan Mountain. The soybean pasete and soy sauce are also handmade, and perilla oil and sesame oil are 99.9% natural, without artificial ingredients. 

Woo Lae Oak (우래옥)

6.3Km    2024-03-07

62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2265-0151

Woo Lae Oak is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant established in 1949. Its signature dish is the Pyeongyang naengmyeon, known for their clean and light broth. Alongside the onmyeon (warm noodles), they also serve bulgogi, which complements the warm broth perfectly. The restaurant is renowned to the extent that customers often line up to dine, and it was selected for the Michelin Guide 2023.

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

6.3Km    2021-07-07

109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-7338

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.

Chamdaegutang (참대구탕)

Chamdaegutang (참대구탕)

6.3Km    2021-09-01

3, Hangang-daero 62-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7380

This is a Korean cuisine located in Itaewon, Seoul. Clear fish soup boiled with codfish (fish). The best menu at this restaurant is codfish stew.

The K Art Hall (더케이아트홀)

The K Art Hall (더케이아트홀)

6.3Km    2019-04-10

70, Baumoe-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-526-9680

The K Art Hall (Formerly, Seoul Center of Education and Culture) is located in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu district. The natural surroundings are beautiful, and the air is very clean. The center has one basement floor, and eleven floors above ground. Its main facilities include the main theater, which can provide for an audience of 1,000, the Culture Center, Art Exhibit, Education Promotion Center, and the Sports Center. Outside the building are the Grass Square, Sculpture Park and Drive-in Theater. The main theater can hold a variety of performances such as plays, dances, movies, operas, musicals, and others. There are frequently performances for children as well. At times, the theater is used as an international stage, as in the case of the Russian Leningrad Ballet company’s performance in 1991. The Culture Center has guest quarters and convention halls, and so is often used for conferences. The Sports Center has an indoor gymnasium, a swimming pool, health and aerobics rooms, a bowling alley, and a golf practice range. The facilities here are used primarily as a resting area. One unusual facility is the outdoor Drive-in Theater. Called “Karma 21,” the theater can accommodate a total of 250,000 cars. Each car is charged 15,000 won a ticket. Usually the latest releases are shown here. The theater is located in “Yangjae People’s Grove” Park, which boasts a very clean environment. It is the perfect spot to relax while enjoying a movie in the fresh air.

The-K Seoul Hotel (더케이서울호텔)

The-K Seoul Hotel (더케이서울호텔)

6.3Km    2018-03-07

70, Baumoe-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-571-8100

The K Hotel Seoul, located in Yangjae-dong, features a new concept for resting and culture, combining art and nature together for urban-based people. With 252 rooms as well as an art hall, large banquet hall, convention center, and avenue hall, it is full of not just rest but plenty of fun as well. Twenty-nine banquet halls of different sizes make this hotel perfect for large conferences, international events, seminars and other events.

The hotel is conveniently located a five-minute walk from Yangjae Citizen’s Forest Station (Sinbundang Line), giving it easy access to public transportation. From Yangjae Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), guests can get to the hotel by the hotel shuttle bus. Also, an airport coach bus takes guests to the hotel lobby from Incheon International Airport. As for the parking lot, it can accommodate up to 1,200 cars in the parking area throughout the basement level and above ground levels, adding to its capacity to hold large events.

Bultaneun Gopchang (불타는곱창)

Bultaneun Gopchang (불타는곱창)

6.3Km    2021-07-20

8, Jong-ro 35-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-4885

This Korean cuisine is located near Jongno 5(o)ga Station, Seoul. The representative menu is assorted pork intestines/assorted beef intestines. A restaurant specializing in Korean-style grilled intestines.

Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

6.3Km    2024-10-15

231-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-5533

A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located near Jongno 5(o)ga Station in Seoul. One of the top 5 jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet.

Eoyang (어양)

6.3Km    2021-03-29

14, Wiryeseong-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-422-8886

The kitchen staff trained in a famous Chinese hotel restaurant serve the best Chinese cuisine. The best menu at this restaurant is sizzling rice soup with seafood. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Jjukkumiwa Maeungalbijjim(쭈꾸미와매운갈비찜)

Jjukkumiwa Maeungalbijjim(쭈꾸미와매운갈비찜)

6.3Km    2021-04-15

25-1, Mareunnae-ro, 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-3208

The favorite store of office workers. The representative menu is braised short rib set menu. This Korean cuisine is located near Chungmuro Station, Seoul.