Justin's Guidebook

Justin
Justin's Guidebook

Local Korean Food

it gets super crowded during the weekends, so I suggest going during the weekdays if possible. Be prepared for a fire show!
연남곱창타운
it gets super crowded during the weekends, so I suggest going during the weekdays if possible. Be prepared for a fire show!
Old school kimchi jjigae (soup that has been condensed) place that was started by a YouTuber
Babjang-In
13 Yanghwa-ro 18an-gil
Old school kimchi jjigae (soup that has been condensed) place that was started by a YouTuber
The original place in Gwangjang Market for mung bean pancakes. Don’t let the other ‘원조’ (original) places fool you.
순희네빈대떡
The original place in Gwangjang Market for mung bean pancakes. Don’t let the other ‘원조’ (original) places fool you.
Meat in a box. They just started expanding locations.
편백집 아현점
264 Sinchon-ro
Meat in a box. They just started expanding locations.
Seasoned fried chicken to go.
큐스닭강정
27 Mangwon-ro 8-gil
Seasoned fried chicken to go.
There’s a lot of 감자탕 (spicy potato soup) places. This one is my favorite.
Hwanghaeog
23 Bomun-ro 40-gil
There’s a lot of 감자탕 (spicy potato soup) places. This one is my favorite.
Favorite pork belly place. Has gotten ridiculously popular with at least an hour wait. If you’re somewhat near the area go for lunch.
7 locals recommend
금돼지식당
149 Dasan-ro
7 locals recommend
Favorite pork belly place. Has gotten ridiculously popular with at least an hour wait. If you’re somewhat near the area go for lunch.
Arm sized gimbap.
따끈하니쫄깃하니
28-4 Dongsomun-ro 20-gil
Arm sized gimbap.
Favorite place for eel. There might be a long wait, but it’s worth it.
두툼장어
26-1 Wausan-ro 29ma-gil
Favorite place for eel. There might be a long wait, but it’s worth it.
Favorite indoor pocha. They’ve expanded to a bigger location recently but the food is still good.
효봉포차
12 Wausan-ro 18-gil
Favorite indoor pocha. They’ve expanded to a bigger location recently but the food is still good.

Food scene

Home cooked Japanese-style meals. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood.
카에식탁
113-20 Donggyo-dong
Home cooked Japanese-style meals. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood.
Great for a quick lunch
Lie Lie Lie
227-5 Yeonnam-dong
Great for a quick lunch
Favorite Japanese fresh ramen place. Make sure to ask for rice when you’re done with the noodles.
탄탄면공방 홍대점
Favorite Japanese fresh ramen place. Make sure to ask for rice when you’re done with the noodles.
Favorite place for salmon. The restaurant itself is incredibly pretty. Be prepared to wait.
HoHo Sikdang
35 Daehak-ro 9-gil
Favorite place for salmon. The restaurant itself is incredibly pretty. Be prepared to wait.
Croissant cones with creamy milky soft serve.
Soft Lab
46 Yanghwa-ro 23-gil
Croissant cones with creamy milky soft serve.

Hipster

A renovated warehouse cafe. It’s not a great place to work but a great place to have a chat with a large group of friends.
20 locals recommend
Daelim Changgo
78 Seongsui-ro
20 locals recommend
A renovated warehouse cafe. It’s not a great place to work but a great place to have a chat with a large group of friends.
Bougie caramel in perfect packaging. They have caramel pairings (wine/tea).
Index Caramel
14 Seongsuiro 14(sipsa)-gil
Bougie caramel in perfect packaging. They have caramel pairings (wine/tea).
Traditional 양갱이 (sweet jelly with red beans) made in house with exquisite packaging.
금옥당 연희점
2 Yeonhui-ro 11ra-gil
Traditional 양갱이 (sweet jelly with red beans) made in house with exquisite packaging.
Good coffee. Plenty of space. Can get a bit crowded.
22 locals recommend
Anthracite Coffee Hapjeong
10 Tojeong-ro 5-gil
22 locals recommend
Good coffee. Plenty of space. Can get a bit crowded.
Favorite cafe in Seoul. Extensive beer selection. Be prepared to wait on weekends.
7 locals recommend
German House
7 locals recommend
Favorite cafe in Seoul. Extensive beer selection. Be prepared to wait on weekends.
Cute cafe.
6 locals recommend
Fritz Coffee Company, Wonseo
83 Yulgok-ro
6 locals recommend
Cute cafe.

Art

Their current Kruger exhibit is worth it. Absolutely.
Amorepacific Museum of Art
100 Hangang-daero
Their current Kruger exhibit is worth it. Absolutely.
A couple of great pieces in their permanent collection. It’s a bit of eclectic collection.
91 locals recommend
Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil
91 locals recommend
A couple of great pieces in their permanent collection. It’s a bit of eclectic collection.
Favorite museum in Seoul. Permanent collection is great.
Arario Museum in Space
83 Yulgok-ro
Favorite museum in Seoul. Permanent collection is great.
There’s always a solid roster of exhibitions going on.
55 locals recommend
MMCA - National Museum of Contemporary Art, Deoksugung
99 Sejong-daero
55 locals recommend
There’s always a solid roster of exhibitions going on.

Neighborhoods

Small alleyways. Old renovated houses. It has become super popular unfortunately, so go early if you want to walk around.
45 locals recommend
Ikseon-dong
45 locals recommend
Small alleyways. Old renovated houses. It has become super popular unfortunately, so go early if you want to walk around.